Penn High School Program of Studies

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The Penn High School Program of Studiesis a comprehensive course catalog that provides students and families with detailed course descriptions, graduation requirements, academic opportunities, and important information to help guide course scheduling for the upcoming school year.

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Coming Soon: 2027–2028 Penn High School Program of Studies

New Courses & Expanded Dual Credit Opportunities for 2027–2028

Students in Penn Healthcare Specialists. One student taking blood pressure of another studentPenn High School is preparing its 2027–2028 Program of Studies to help students and families plan for the upcoming school year. The Program of Studies will be the same as the 2026-2027 document with several additional courses.

Penn is seeking approval from the Penn-Harris-Madison Board of School Trustees to expand academic offerings with new courses, career-focused pathways, and additional dual credit opportunities. 

View descriptions of the proposed 2027–2028 courses submitted for School Board approval.

Proposed New Courses for 2027–2028

  • Healthcare Specialist, Capstone Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA): 2 Semesters, 6-8 Credits (Capstone for Healthcare Specialist Pathway)
  • Financial Apprenticeship Capstone, Finance and Investment Capstone and/or Small Business Operations Capstone: 2 Semesters, 8-12 Credits
    (Capstone for Finance and Investment Pathway AND/OR Insurance Pathway)
  • Introduction to Public Service: 1 Semester, 1 Credit (Counts for Enlistment Honors Seal)
  • Theater Arts Special Topic: 2 Semesters, 2 Credits (Course for Theater Pathway)
  • Technical Math: 1 Semester, 1 Credit 
  • Business Math: 1 Semester, 1 Credit
  • Data Science: 1 or 2 Semesters, 1 or 2 Credits

Expanded Dual Credit Courses for 2027–2028

Penn is also proposing 23 additional dual credit courses giving students more opportunities to earn college credits while completing high school.

  • Culinary Arts Pathway: 3 new courses
  • Early Childhood Education Pathway: 7 new courses
  • Finance and Insurance Pathway: 3 new courses
  • IT Operations Pathway: 4 new courses
  • Early College: 1 new course 
  • French I – IV courses
  • Introduction to Psychology

Click to read descriptions of the courses above.

These additions would further strengthen Penn’s college and career readiness opportunities, allowing students to explore their interests, earn valuable college credits, and prepare for life after graduation.

All proposed courses are pending approval by the Penn-Harris-Madison Board of School Trustees November 9, 2026.

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Download the 2026–2027 Penn High School Program of Studies

Your Guide to Course Selection & Academic Planning

While the 2027–2028 Program of Studies is being finalized, students and families can review the current course catalog for detailed information about Penn’s existing courses, electives, academic pathways, and graduation requirements.

VIEW OR DOWNLOAD THE 2026–2027 PROGRAM OF STUDIES (PDF)

Please note: The Course Fees are allowed under, HEA 1001-2023, are an estimate based on previous years.

How to Navigate the Penn High School Program of Studies

The  2026-2027 Program of Studies is an interactive PDF that allows students and families to quickly locate courses and academic information.

Search for a Course or Subject

The quickest way to find a specific course is to use the PDF’s search feature.

  1. Open the Program of Studies PDF.
  2. Press Ctrl + F on a Windows computer or Command + F on a Mac.
  3. Enter a course name, subject, or keyword.
  4. Use the search arrows to move between results.

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Browse Courses Using PDF Bookmarks

The Program of Studies also includes bookmarks that allow you to jump directly to specific subjects and sections.

In Google Chrome

The first way is to view the PDF in a Google Chrome browser. When you click the hyperlink for the 2026-2027 Program of Studies, a new window will pop up.

  1. Open the Program of Studies PDF in your browser.
  2. Click the Bookmarks icon in the PDF viewer.
  3. Select a subject or section to jump directly to that information.
  4. Expand sections using the arrows next to the bookmark names.

In Adobe Acrobat Reader:

  1. Open the PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
  2. Select the Bookmarks icon in the left sidebar.
  3. Click a subject or section to navigate directly to it.

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Navigate Using Page Thumbnails

The Program of Studies also includes page thumbnails, which provide a small preview of each page and allow you to quickly move through the document.

In Google Chrome:

  1. Open the Program of Studies PDF in your browser.
  2. Click the Thumbnails icon in the PDF viewer’s sidebar.
  3. Scroll through the page previews to locate the section you want.
  4. Click a thumbnail to jump directly to that page.

In Adobe Acrobat Reader:

  1. Open the PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
  2. Click the Page Thumbnails icon in the left sidebar.
  3. Scroll through the thumbnail previews.
  4. Select a thumbnail to open that page.

Note: The location and appearance of the thumbnail icon may vary depending on your browser or PDF viewer.

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Use the Interactive Index

The Program of Studies includes a linked index on pages 169–170.

Click a subject or section listed in the index to jump directly to that portion of the document.

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Planning Your Penn High School Courses

Choosing the right courses is an important part of preparing for academic success and future opportunities.

Penn encourages students and families to review the Program of Studies together, explore available academic pathways, and work closely with school counselors to develop a four-year academic plan.

Course selections should reflect each student’s interests, strengths, graduation requirements, and goals after high school.

Additional Academic Planning Resources

Questions About Course Scheduling or the Program of Studies?

Penn High School counselors are available to help students and families understand course options, graduation requirements, and academic planning.

Penn High School Counseling Office
Phone: (574) 258-9502
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:15 a.m.–3:45 p.m.

Click here a contact information for Penn’s Counseling Office Staff.

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