Middle School Program of Studies

This Program of Study has been developed to assist you in the course selection process. Please read this guide carefully. A meaningful school experience is dependent upon the courses you select. The most appropriate program of study is best achieved through the active collaboration of students, parents/guardians, counselors and teachers. Course availability will depend on the number of student requests and the availability of highly qualified, certified staff. Every effort will be made to meet the individual educational aspirations of Abington Middle School students.

Course Selection Guide

Planning Guides

Grade 6

Required Core Courses:

Sixth graders are required to take four core courses.

English Language Arts
Math
Social Studies
Science

Required Elective Courses:

Sixth graders are required to take a rotation of elective courses.

Art
- Music
- Invention Lab
- Introduction to Languages
- Health and Physical Education
- Pathway to Success

Elective Courses:

Sixth graders may select to participate in Band, Orchestra, and/or Chorus. If they select one or more of these courses they will replace one or more of the courses within the elective rotation.

Band
Orchestra
Chorus

Grade 7

Required Core Courses:

Seventh graders are required to take four core courses. Each is offered at the honors and college preparatory level.

English Language Arts
Mathematics
Social Studies
Science

Required Elective Courses:

Seventh graders are required to take courses in Health & Physical Education and STEM.

Health & Physical Education (Full Year)
STEM I (Semester)

Required Fine Arts Elective:

Seventh graders are required to take at least one Fine Arts course from this list:

2-D Art & Design (Semester)
- 3-D Art & Design (Semester)
- Digital Art & Design (Semester)
- Digital Music (Semester)
- Instrument Lab (Semester)
- Voice Lab (Semester)
- Musical Theater Lab (Semester)
- Band (Full Year)
- Chorus (Full Year)
- Orchestra (Full Year)