New Horizons

New Horizons
Pilot Program
Southwest Elementary
Belton Independent School District
Joyce Bateman Jones Ed.D.SLP

Goal:
Comprehensive academic improvement through ineractive research utilizing a tiered historical base.

Objectives:
1. New Horizon students will achieve passing or above grades in all academic areas.
2. New horizon students will present measurable improvement in
    a. task initiation
    b. task completion
    c. communication skills
    e. use of research tools
    f. the ability to recall and associate concepts
    g. receptive/expressive vocabulary
    h. reading comprehension
    i. use of grammar
    j. problem solving

Student Profile:
Candidates for the New Horizons program will be characterized by at least three of the following.
1. Failing at least one academic area
2. Apperar to be preforming below potential
3. Limited social skills as evidenced by poor relationships and communication with
    a. peers
    b. adults
4. Conversation, vocabulary reflect limited experiential base to
    a. comprehend classroom discussion
    b. read with average-above comprehension
    c. express thoughts
    d. complete problem solving tasks.
5. Not qualified as a resource, content mastery, life skills special education student.

Baseline for qualifications and acculmination data
1. Grades
2. Teacher check sheet
3. Parent check sheet
4. Parent permission
5. Observation form
(Categories will be taken from "Symbol Language and Communication Battery")

Pilot Project Schedule
The initial New Horizons project will be initiated in January 2000 and extend for a fifteen school week period. Students will assemble in the office of the school counselor on Monday at 2:30. Mystery envelopes and assignments will be given at random times during the week. Dates and hours of special tours and research projects will be scheduled during the fifteen week period.