Back-to-School Central (2023-24)

US supply list

MS Supply List

Please note that any supply needs for Lower School will be communicated by the teacher.

Instructions

MSB Direct Bookstore

US curriculum

MS Curriculum

LS Curriculum

Students who are participating in the laptop loaner program are encouraged to pick up their MacBook Airs before orientation.

Laptops can be picked up in the Tech Office in Room 109 of the Upper School the week of August 21-25 from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM each day. If you have any questions about the laptop loaner program, please contact Paul Blackwood.

The US daily schedule features an 8-day rotation, with a combination of 50 and 70-minute classes, as well as a designated block each week for advisory, Meeting for Worship, Band & Chorus, and flex time.

Important elements to note are:

• The school day begins at 8:15 AM and ends at 2:45 PM, Monday through Friday.
• Advisory is on Tuesday, Meeting for Worship on Wednesday, and Flex/Band & Chorus on Monday, Thursday and Friday.
• Lunch each day is 12:25 PM -12:55 PM for all Upper School students. Many clubs and activities will meet during lunch; more information about the club and activities schedule will come after the beginning of school. 

Please note that students will be given their schedules on their respective orientation days, and the PC hub will open for them on that day as well. 

The MS daily schedule features an 8-day rotation, with a combination of 40- and 60-minute classes, as well as a designated block each week for advisory, Meeting for Worship, clubs and assemblies.

Important elements to note are:

• The school day begins at 8:10 AM and ends at 2:45 PM, Monday through Friday.
• Middle School Assembly is on Monday, Advisory is on Wednesday, and Meeting for Worship is on Thursday.
• Lunch each day is 11:50 AM -12:25 PM for all Middle School students. 

Please note that students will be given their schedules on their respective orientation days, and the PC hub will open for them on that day as well. 

• The school day begins at 8 Am and ends at 3 PM, Monday through Friday.
• Before-school care begins at 7:30 AM.
• After-school care runs from dismissal through 6 PM.
• Lunches and recesses for all grades take place between 11:20 and 12:30 PM
• Meeting for Worship is held every Wednesday morning.

All students in the Upper School (grades 9-12) will be required to participate in two A40 activities.

An A40 activity is defined as an activity based on academics, arts, athletics, or acts of service that includes at least 40 student hours of participation. Of these two A40 activities, it is required that one of these activities include an Athletic or Arts. Students will learn more about fulfilling their A40 during orientation and are encouraged to take advantage of these varied offerings. 

Lower School Auxiliary Programs

Our lower school auxiliary programs include our after-school program (ASP), after-school program complement (ASPC) and enrichment offerings.

• Please visit our Lower School Auxiliary Programs webpage for detailed information on offerings for grade levels and to register.
• For ASPC, registration will close as classes are filled.
• For regular ASP, registration closes on Monday, August 28.

Enrichment Offerings

Enrichment offerings for grades 3-5 will begin on Tuesday, September 19.

• These are the enrichment session dates for the year:
  • Fall (Sept. 19 - Nov. 9)
  • Winter (Jan. 2 - Feb. 15)
  • Spring (Apr. 2 - May 23)

If you have questions, please afterschool@penncharter.com or our Auxiliary Programs Administrator, Jenny Gómez.

Picture Day dates:

Tuesday, September 5 - Picture Day for grades 9 & 10
 - Online order code: 01261IN
Wednesday, September 6 - Picture Day for grades 6, 7, 8 & 11
 - Online order code: 01261IN
Friday, September 15 - Lower School Picture Day
 - Online order code: 01260IN

• Review and Middle and Upper School Picture Day flyer for additional information.
• Review and Lower School Picture Day flyer for additional information.
• Visit Barksdale photo website for ordering details.

It's not too early to order your Class Record, and, in fact, early purchases help the yearbook staff with early expenses.

Yearbooks for non-seniors are $75 each, plus a small processing fee assessed by Jostens. (Seniors get a $10 discount.)

Parents can purchase yearbook ads by visiting the Jostens' website.