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HORIZONS

CURRICULUM NIGHT 2012 - 13. HORIZONS. Referrals and Eligibility for the Horizons Program. Students are referred for possible Horizons testing in several ways: *Horizons referrals may be automatic as a result of grade level standardized testing, such as the COGAT and ITBS in 3rd grade.

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HORIZONS

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  1. CURRICULUM NIGHT 2012 - 13 HORIZONS

  2. Referrals and Eligibilityfor the Horizons Program Students are referred for possible Horizons testing in several ways: *Horizons referrals may be automatic as a result of grade level standardized testing, such as the COGAT and ITBS in 3rd grade. *Referrals may also come from any individual with knowledge of the student's abilities. This may include teachers, parents, peers, or self. *Transfer students from out of state must have official documentation of former gifted program eligibility before they will be automatically referred to the Gifted Evaluation Team for consideration. Once a child is referred, a GET (Gifted Eligibility Team) will meet to determine if testing is appropriate.  If testing is recommended by the team, students must then qualify in three of the four areas: Mental Ability Achievement Creativity Motivation Results must yield at least one qualifying score in order to proceed to the next test. FORSYTH COUNTY SCHOOLS WEBSITE FOR HORIZONS http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=252

  3. Testing Windows

  4. Schedule Your child will be served during our morning Learning Launch / RTI segment of each day. We will me doing a variety of units and lessons covering all subject areas.

  5. BYOT • This year I am excited about the option of using BYOT, or Bring Your Own Technology, in the classroom. A BYOT form MUST be signed giving prior authorization for your child to bring the item to class. • I encourage you to have a carrying case for safely transporting the device and keeping it from being noticed by others. The school is not responsible for any devices that are lost, damaged, stolen, etc. • It will only be used for educational purpose. Those that do not follow the guidelines or misuse items will be asked not to bring the device back to class. • BYOT FORM

  6. Technology • I LOVE TECHNOLOGY!!! • This year we will be utilizing a variety of technology to enhance learning. Some of the words you might hear this year are Gizmos, Wordle, Avatar, Movie Maker, Pixie, and the list goes on. Check out my website periodically to see what new things we are discovering with technology. • Mrs. Gardner's Website

  7. Volunteering and Special Gifts • If you are interested in volunteering this year, please send an email with days and times you are available. • We are on the search for parents, grandparents, and more who have special talents, careers, or hobbies that would provide educational opportunities for the Horizons students. Contact me if you or someone you know has a special “gift” that you are willing to share with our group.

  8. Thanks for making this the best school ever!

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