Welcome to our New Horizons Wildcats

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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
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How is the Horizons Program structured at NFMS?
l advanced content
l Georgia Performance Standards (GPS)
l served daily
l academic class
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How is the Horizons classroom different than the
regular classroom?
l differentiation
l curriculum compacting
l instructional and learning activities
l expectation
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How is my child's placement determined?
l Georgia Department of Education Gifted
placement matrix
l subject area(s) grade point average
l CoGAT or other mental abilities score
l CRCT scores in subject areas
l teacher recommendation
l students are served according to content(s) of
strength
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What can my child and I expect?
l exceptional learning environment
l adjustment period
l organizational structure
l high expectations of teachers and students
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Program Expectations
l students must maintain a B average in gifted
class(es) and regular academic content classes
l good citizenship
l strong work ethic producer of excellence
l ability to manage multiple tasks and long-term
assignments
l ability to work with a group - demonstrate
leadership
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Plan of Improvement
l students are monitored each grading period to
ensure eligibility
l parents 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Extracurricular Learning and Leadership
Opportunities
l Future Business Leaders of America
l Student Council
l Science Olympiad
The crew of the mock space shuttle is preparing
for liftoff. Actual NASA liftoff and landing
scripts are used for the mission.
l Builders Club
l Literary Club
l Book Club
l Intramurals
l Writing and oratorical contests
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Parents we need YOU!
l access Parent Portal on a regular basis
l view teachers' webpages as resource
l assists students with organization - planner
l communicate student needs - email best
communication tool
l parent volunteers guest speakers, field trip
chaperones, copy parents, and assistance with
classroom activities
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