FAQ

What is the selection process?
    Ensuring a balanced mix of students in each class is the 
    primary goal of the selection process.  Therefore, we 
    carefully review the following:

• Teacher recommendations
• Report cards
• Samples of student work
• Standardized test scores
• Student & family interview
• Writing samples

How can I be a partner in my child's New Horizons education?

• Parent-Teacher Association (PTA)
• School Leadership Team (SLT)
• Community Education Council (CEC)
• Helping Involve Parents (HIP)

What kinds of exciting opportunities & real world experiences can my child look forward to?

• 8th grade "out to lunch"
• Broadway shows
• Hiking
• NYC mUseums
• Neighborhood Scavenger Hunts
• Public Library visits
• Guest speakers: professionals, performance artists
• Literacy & Math School-wide Initiatives