Horizon Academyat Marion Oaks

Meet and Greet

Home of the Horizon Hawks

Vision StatementGood 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.

Horizon StaffPrincipal

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

SchoolPolicies

Good is not enough, when better is

possible.

Planners

School TimesCampus opens for breakfast at 7:30 am

Classes begin at 7:55 am and end at 2:20 pm

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.

BottomsNavy, black, or khaki/tanIf the bottoms have belt loops, a belt must be worn.Must be straight-leggedAll bottoms secured at the waist

TopsNavy, black, yellow, gold, whiteMust have sleeves and a collarMust 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.

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.

BeltsA belt is required if the garment has belt loops. Belts are to be solid black, navy blue, khaki, tan, or brown.

Hair ColorMust be within the natural hair color spectrum.

Review the Horizon Academy Dress Code Policy and Presentation on the home page of the school website.

Dress Code

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.

Uniform Dress Code

Exchange

Uniform Dress Code

ExchangeDonate 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.

Parent Resources

Good is not enough, when better is

possible.

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

News StoriesNewsletterCalendarTeacher Web PagesMedia Center InformationResearch SourcesInstructional Focus CalendarsFCAT ExplorerSchool Menu and Meal Pay InformationCampus pictures

Horizon Websitewww.myhorizonacademy.org

Join Our Email List!

Go to the webpage to sign up to receive grade-level and school information

by email

Horizon Websitewww.myhorizonacademy.org

School Advisory CouncilAll 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

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

Student Services

Good is not enough, when better is

possible.

The Horizon Big 3

Do what’s right.

Do your best.

Treat others the way you want to be treated!

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.

PBS(Positive Behavior

Support)Assembly on the first day of schoolLearn about The Big 3Learn about Horizon AcademyLearn 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.

• 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

Second StepCharacter Development

Curriculum

Student Activitiesand Resources

Good is not enough, when better is

possible.

Clubs and Sports

All students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities.

Available after-school activities include:BandChorusDazzler Dance TeamPom Pom Squad

Available sports include: Cross CountryTrack and FieldBasketballVolleyball

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.

First Day of School

Good is not enough, when better is

possible.

Arrival ProceduresCafeteria Open – 7:30 am

First Bell – 7:50 am

Tardy Bell – 7:55 am

Dismissal ProceduresFirst Bell – 2:20 pm

5th and 6th Grades, ESE

Second Bell – 2:25 pm7th and 8th Grades

Special Area classes and Reading classes

Dismissal ProceduresCar 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)

First Day Packet

Insurance FormEmergency Medical Form

Code of Conduct Title I/School Compact

Meet and GreetOpportunities

Good is not enough, when better is

possible.

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

As you visit today…