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About Giftedness

New Horizons Public Charter School is a specialized learning environment for academically gifted students. Our learners share a common characteristic: exceptional academic ability or potential to learn at a high level. Beyond this shared characteristic, each child brings their own unique combination of strengths, interests, personalities, experiences, and learning needs.

Academic giftedness can look very different from one child to another. Some students demonstrate their abilities through high academic achievement, while others have exceptional potential that is not always reflected in their schoolwork. Some gifted learners are also twice-exceptional, meaning they have exceptional academic abilities alongside learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, or other learning differences. Understanding this diversity helps us recognize and nurture the potential of every learner.

At New Horizons, we celebrate these differences and strive to create a welcoming, inclusive learning environment where every student feels valued, understood, and supported. We recognize that academically gifted learners do not all learn, develop, or demonstrate their abilities in the same way. By understanding each child’s individual strengths and needs, we can provide opportunities for them to grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

We invite families to explore the following resources to learn more about academic giftedness, twice-exceptionality, and the many ways we can work together to support our children. These resources also help address some of the common myths and misconceptions about giftedness and deepen our shared understanding of this diverse group of learners.

Helpful Gifted Sites

Understanding Giftedness

Understanding Twice-Exceptionality

Social-emotional Development and Executive Functioning

Gifted Education in a Congregated Setting

                  Research supports a congregated setting for gifted learners.

Parenting Resources & Ongoing Learning

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