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HORIZONS 2009 ACCELERATED
LEARNING PROGRAM
HORIZONS is a three year accelerated program, designed to
cater specifically for students of above average intellectual potential. It
differs from mainstream programs by providing a fast paced, non repetitive
curriculum that offers greater depth, complexity and abstraction of content.
HORIZONS also offers a unique learning environment which emphasises
collaboration with students of similar interests and abilities.
HORIZONS students complete years 7 to 10 in three years, and
commence VCE one year early. This creates a myriad of options for students to
consider in order to maximize their performance in Year 12. For example,
students can complete the VCE in two years and graduate a year early; they can
complete VCE over three years and explore a greater breadth of subjects, or
study first year university subjects in their final year.
The aims of the HORIZONS program are:
- To cater for highly able students through a program that meets their
legitimate educational needs
- To maximize highly able students’ opportunities through advanced and
intensive learning
- To establish a structured learning environment that allows highly able
students to work with others of similar abilities at an accelerated pace
- To affirm highly able students in their giftedness and talent
HORIZONS students are grouped together for Integrated Studies
(English, Humanities and Philosophy), Mathematics, Science, Japanese and Special
Projects. They remain with their Homeroom group for Religious Education, Music
and Drama, Art and Design and Physical Education.
After careful research into, and consideration of the most
effective ways to cater for highly able students, including advice from
professors of gifted education from Monash University and the University of New
South Wales, the HORIZONS program has been devised to offer educational
experiences that challenge and stimulate students to fulfill their academic
potential.
Further enquiries about the HORIZONS program can be directed
to the HORIZONS team leader, on 9401 2444. |