Current 8th Graders | Pinkerton Academy | Derry, NH

Incoming Freshmen / Current 8th Graders

Before long, the first day of your freshman year at Pinkerton will be here! We know the transition can be daunting, but we want you to know that we are here to help every step of the way -- from our Freshman Academy building to our dedicated School Counseling staff for first-year students. Below, you'll find resources and information about upcoming events that will be helpful along the way. This page will be periodically updated as more information becomes available.

Class of 2028 Orientation and Course Scheduling Events

We have a series of events scheduled to help you navigate course selection. Please check out the dates and descriptions for each here.

Incoming Freshman Course Selection Guide

This handout highlights key points regarding course selection and level placement at Pinkerton Academy.
Click here for the Freshman Course Selection Guide.

This form is to be completed if the student and guardians choose waive the level recommendations of the middle school teacher.
Click here for the Course Level Waiver Form.

8th Grade Preview Night Slideshow and Recording of Livestream

Watch the recording here.

Course Night Schedule

Course Night is scheduled for January 18, 2024 from 5:30 - 8:00 pm. We hope that by attending Course Night, parents and students will be better prepared to make decisions about course selections for the 2024-2025 school year. Attendance at this event is optional. Families can arrive and leave at any of the times within the 2.5-hour window.

Click here for the Course Night schedule.

Electives Information Day

Our sending-town 8th grade students will be bused to campus to attend a day highlighting our CTE, JROTC, World Language, and Fine Arts Departments on a day in late January TBD. Out-of-district/tuition students are welcome to attend as well. For more information, email Cheryl Turner.

The schedule for the day can be found here.