Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks Meet and Greet

1. Horizon Academyat Marion OaksMeet and Greet Home of the Horizon Hawks

2. Vision Statement Good is not enough, when better is possible. Mission Statement Empower all students with the knowledge, skills, compassion, and integrity needed to contribute and succeed as self-directed, life-long learners in a competitive global community.

3. Horizon Staff Principal Troy Sanford Assistant Principal Scott Borth Assistant Principal Paige Zadnik 5th and 6th Grades Dee Holcomb, Guidance Counselor Suzanne Hickman, Dean 7th and 8th Grades Nanette Cintron, Guidance Counselor Susan Consider, Dean

4. SchoolPolicies Good is not enough, when better is possible.

5. School Times • Campus opens for breakfast at 7:30 am • Classes begin at 7:55 am and end at 2:20 pm Planners • Every student will receive a planner on the first day. • Planners will be used every day in every class. • Check your child’s planner daily.

6. Dress Code • Bottoms • Navy, black, or khaki/tan • If the bottoms have belt loops, a belt must be worn. • Must be straight-legged • All bottoms secured at the waist • Tops • Navy, black, yellow, gold, white • Must have sleeves and a collar • Must be tucked in and buttoned, with the exception of one or two buttons Logo may not be any larger than 2 x 2 inches • Review the Horizon Academy Dress Code Policy and Presentation on the home page of the school website and in the Student Planner.

7. Dress Code • Shoes • Gym shoes must be secured with laces or Velcro and must • completely cover toes and heel. Gym shoes are not to exceed • 2 inches past the ankle or reach the bottom of the calf • muscle. High-top basketball shoes are acceptable. • Belts • A belt is required if the garment has belt loops. • Belts are to be solid black, navy blue, khaki, tan, or brown. • Hair Color • Must be within the natural hair color spectrum. • Review the Horizon Academy Dress Code Policy and Presentation on the home page of the school website.

8. PE Uniform • All middle school students are required to dress out for PE. • PE uniform consists of shorts, T-shirt, tennis shoes. • Tops: Navy, Black, Yellow, Gold, White • Tops must be solid-colored T-shirt with sleeves. • Bottoms: Navy, Black, or Khaki/Tan • Bottoms must be solid-colored athletic shorts secured around the waist and are to be mid-thigh or longer. • Gym Shoes • Gym shoes must be secured with laces or Velcro and must completely cover toes and heel. Gym shoes are not to exceed 2 inches past the ankle or reach the bottom of the calf muscle. High-top basketball shoes are acceptable.

9. Uniform Dress Code Exchange

10. Uniform Dress Code Exchange • Donate clothing items to exchange for the same number of items, as supplies permit. • Donated items must meet the Horizon Academy dress code. • Donated items should be clean and in good condition. • Items are being collected today and items can be donated or redeemed at any time.

11. Parent Resources Good is not enough, when better is possible.

12. Parent Portal Site Access your child’s grades and attendance for all courses, as well as FCAT scores Register today with photo ID Parent Resource Center • Access to reading material and educational games • Located in the Media Center

13. HorizonWebsite www.myhorizonacademy.org • News Stories • Newsletter • Calendar • Teacher Web Pages • Media Center Information • Research Sources • Instructional Focus Calendars • FCAT Explorer • School Menu and Meal Pay Information • Campus pictures

14. HorizonWebsite www.myhorizonacademy.org • Join Our Email List! • Go to the webpage to sign up to receive grade-level and school information • by email

15. School Advisory Council • All parents/guardians are encouraged to participate • The SAC is required by the legislature at all schools and oversees some funds • Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 5:00 pm in the Media Center • Sign up today in the cafeteria. • First meeting is Tuesday, September 10th

16. Parent Teacher Organization • All parents/guardians are encouraged to participate • The PTO supports the school through fundraising and volunteering • Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm in the Media Center • Contact Yadira Thompson, president, for more information at yadira.thompson@marion.k12.fl.us. • First meeting is Tuesday, September 10th

17. Student Services Good is not enough, when better is possible.

18. The Horizon Big 3 • Do what’s right. • Do your best. • Treat others the way you want to be treated!

19. PBS (Positive Behavior Support) • Campus-wide program to teach students to follow the Hawk Expectations. • Program to recognize students for making good choices! • Students receive Hawk Eyes for being “spied” doing the right thing. • Students can redeem the Hawk Eyes for various activities and items.

20. PBS (Positive Behavior Support) • Assembly on the first day of school • Learn about The Big 3 • Learn about Horizon Academy • Learn about PBS • It’s a . . . Hawk Hangout! • Students who earned a certain number of Hawk Eyes will be able to attend a fun activity during school.

21. Second Step Character Development Curriculum • Taught during PE class for middle school and by the teacher for 5th grade • All grade levels cover the themes of: • Empathy and Communication • Bullying Prevention • Emotion Management • Coping with Stress • Problem Solving, Decision Making • Substance Abuse Prevention

22. Student Activitiesand Resources Good is not enough, when better is possible.

23. Clubs and Sports • All students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities. • Available after-school activities include: • Band • Chorus • Dazzler Dance Team • PomPom Squad • Available sports include: • Cross Country • Track and Field • Basketball • Volleyball

24. After-School Tutoring • 21st Century Grant Program • An after-school academic and enrichment program for Horizon Academy students. • Mondays through Thursdays from 2:20 pm to 5:00 pm. • Transportation provided. • Students must sign up to participate and may be placed on a waiting list once the program is full.

25. First Day of School Good is not enough, when better is possible.

26. Arrival Procedures • Cafeteria Open – 7:30 am • First Bell – 7:50 am • Tardy Bell – 7:55 am

27. Dismissal Procedures • First Bell – 2:20 pm • 5th and 6th Grades, ESE • Second Bell – 2:25 pm • 7th and 8th Grades • Special Area classes and Reading classes

28. Dismissal Procedures • Car Line • RIGHT LANE: 5th and 6th Grades • ESE • LEFT LANE: 7th and 8th Grades • Special Area classes Reading classes • LEFT LANE: Mixed grade levels • (Ex: 5th and 7th grades)

29. First Day Packet • Insurance Form • Emergency Medical Form • Code of Conduct • Title I/School Compact

30. Meet and GreetOpportunities Good is not enough, when better is possible.

31. As you visit today… • Pick up your child's class schedule, FCAT scores, 2011-2012 report card (Cafeteria) • Fill out online lunch applications (Cafeteria) • Car Rider Sign (Cafeteria) • Extended Day Sign Up (Cafeteria) • Visit the School Advisory Council (SAC) and Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) (Cafeteria) • Sign up for the Parent Portal (Media Center) • Obtain a bus schedule (Media Center) • Participate in the Dress Code Exchange Program (Media Center) • Tour the campus and visit your child’s teachers