Counseling

Incoming Freshmen

Welcome to Penn High School! Here you will find important information for future Kingsmen. 

Incoming Freshmen

The Class of 2029 will be the first cohort of students under the new Indiana Department of Education diploma requirements. These new requirements are scheduled to be officially approved in December. We encourage all families to listen to the video below and review the accompanying links that describe the diploma changes in greater depth.  We have added time stamps to help navigate the video. As always, please contact Penn High School with any questions.
 
Click HERE for a video describing the new diploma requirements. 
 

Click HERE for a Core 40 vs. New Diploma draft comparison.

Timestamps for specific viewing points:

  • 01:43 – The Freshman Experience

  • 03:30 – Introducing the New Indiana Diploma 

  • 04:59 – Comparing the current CORE 40 with the new diploma

  • 07:50 – Honors Seal Explanation

  • 11:39 – Honors PLUS Seal Explanation

  • 14:18 – Choosing classes and 9th Grade Course Selection Sheet

  • 15:06 – Scheduling Timeline

  • 15:38 – Honors Classes, Electives, & Math Sequence

  • 16:54 – PE vs. Physical Condition & Summer PE/Health

We want all eighth graders well prepared when making the transition from middle school to Penn High School; that’s why we organize a variety of open houses and other informational sessions to welcome students, help get them prepared, provide scheduling information and answer all questions.

**Shadowing will not be allowed this year. 

We hope all parents and students will attend the Penn Showcase, Monday, Dec. 2.

  • Tour the Building and talk to teachers/students.
Middle schools will visit Penn High School for a tour of the building, hear a presentation on preparing for high school, including diploma options, graduation pathways, choosing classes, getting involved in extra-curriculars, and a Q&A session.
  • Discovery – Nov. 11 (9:50 a.m. -12:00 p.m.)
  • Schmucker – Nov. 11 (12:40 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.)
  • Grissom – Nov. 12 (9:50 a.m. -12:00 p.m.)

How to enroll

PRE-REGISTRATION ENROLLMENTS: Appointments to meet with the counselor will resume after Spring Break. Paperwork can be turned in at any time, please contact whayes@phm.k12.in.us for more information.

Course Scheduling Resources:

If a student and/or family members are unable to attend any of the Scheduling Information Sessions listed below these Course Scheduling Resources can be helpful: