Freshmen Foundations
William Penn Freshmen Foundations is a brand new program for all incoming 9th grade students designed to help them make connections to each other, to staff, and to the William Penn community providing each student with a solid foundation. WE R.I.S.E to B. U. I. L. D. by . . . ensuring a successful transition into William Penn High School by providing strong academic and social foundations for all 9th grade students. WE foster a positive and safe learning environment to B.U.I.L.D. (Believe, Understand, Innovate, Learn & Dream) productive members and leaders of the Colonial community.
Mission
WE R.I.S.E to B. U. I. L. D. by . . .ensuring a successful transition into William Penn High School by providing strong academic and social foundations for all 9th grade students. WE foster a positive and safe learning environment to B.U.I.L.D. (Believe, Understand, Innovate, Learn & Dream) productive members and leaders of the Colonial community.
9th Grade Courses:
• English I
• Integrated Math I
• Science I
• Civics/Geography OR AP Human Geography
• Health
• Physical Education I
• CTE Rotation
Advanced Classes
Taking honors and AP classes in 9th grade is a great way for interested students to ease into advanced coursework. William Penn offers honors classes in all core subjects for students in 9th grade, as well as AP Human Geography, which they can earn college credit for taking!
After their 9th grade year, each student will have an opportunity to earn college credit through the 30+ AP and/or Dual Enrollment classes offered.
Opportunities for 9th Graders
• Start the year with a sampler of the CTE classes available before choosing a pathway
• 9th-grade student government
• Athletics
• Clubs
• Field trips
• Pep rallies
• Sports spectator events
You don’t have to wait until school starts to get involved in activities at William Penn!
Summer activities for incoming freshmen:
Family Fun Night
August 17th, 6-8 PM at William Penn
Team building for incoming 9th graders, information and activity sessions for parents & babysitting for younger siblings.
Fall sports have summer conditioning programs and start practice on August 14th!
• Boys Soccer
• Cheerleading
• Cross Country`
• Dance Troupe
• Field Hockey`
• Football
• Girls Volleyball`
• Marching Band
• Unified Flag Football
Visit colonialssports.com or follow @wphathletics on social media to stay up to date!
ALL fall sport athletes must have a physical by 8/14 to play ANY sport! Schedule a sports physical appointment at The Wellness Center at William Penn by calling (302)324-5740