Welcome to our New Horizons Wildcats and Parents!

1. Welcome to our New Horizons Wildcats and Parents! Mrs. Dona Evans, Horizons Science Mrs. Cathy Carr-Helmuth, Horizons English/Language Arts Mrs. Cindy Newcome, Horizons Social Studies

2. How is the Horizons Program structured at NFMS? l advanced content l Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) l served daily l academic class

3. How is the Horizons classroom different than the regular classroom? l differentiation lcurriculum compacting linstructional and learning activities lexpectation

4. How is my child's placement determined? lGeorgia Department of Education Gifted placement matrix lsubject area(s) grade point average lCoGAT or other mental abilities score lCRCT scores in subject areas lteacher recommendation lstudents are served according to content(s) of strength

5. What can my child and I expect? l exceptional learning environment ladjustment period lorganizational structure lhigh expectations of teachers and students

6. Program Expectations • lstudents must maintain a B average in gifted class(es) and • regular academic content classes lgood citizenship l strong work ethic: producer of excellence lability to manage multiple tasks and long-term assignments lability to work with a group - demonstrate leadership

7. Plan of Improvement: • lstudents are monitored each grading period to ensure • eligibility • lparents may be notified of plan of improvement which outlines • goals to ensure success This does not mean your child is being removed from Horizons. They are being given an opportunity to make changes to ensure improvement.

8. Wonderful World of Science with Mrs. Evans Sixth grade students will study Earth Science through hands-on activities, field trips, and science fair projects. They will explore the scientific method through meterology, astronomy, hydrology, oceanography, and geology. Students will need to have strong math and science skills.

9. Welcome to the World of English Language Arts with Mrs. Helmuth! A three year comprehensive program covering all GPS. During the year's course of study, students will read approximately eight novels participating in book talks and inquiry-based learning activities. This course will consist of intensive reading, literature, writing, grammar,research, and oral communication skills. Students need to possess strengths in reading, writing, and grammar.

10. Travel the World with Mrs. Newcome Sixth grade Horizons Social Studies/Geography studies North and South America, Europe, Russia, Australia and Oceania. Students should be interested in world events (past and present) and have rudimentary analytical skills to make connections between past and current events and situations. They will be exploring cause and effect relationships, comparing and contrasting a variety of history related topics. Students will participate in hands-on learning activities (mock election, debates, etc.) and possibly participate in Geography Bee or Social Science Fair.

11. Extracurricular Learning and Leadership Opportunities lFuture Business Leaders of America lStudent Council lScience Olympiad The crew of the mock space shuttle is preparing for liftoff. Actual NASA liftoff and landing scripts are used for the mission. lBuilders Club lLiterary Club lBook Club lIntramurals lWriting and oratorical contests

12. Parents we need YOU! l access Parent Portal on a regular basis lview teachers' webpages as resource lassists students with organization - planner lcommunicate student needs - email best communication tool • lparent volunteers : guest speakers, field trip chaperones, copy • parents, and assistance with classroom activities

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