At Horizon Academy, we recognize that the needs of each child are very different. As a transition school, many of our students attend for 2 - 5 years, with an average of 3 years. 

As you reconsider enrollment for your child, the Admissions Committee would like you to proceed through part of the process. The parents would need to re-visit with the head of school and admissions representative to discuss the student’s experiences since the last visit and share any additional diagnostic reports. Although the student may not need to be re-screened, he/she will need to visit with the principal, counselor, and head of school. Enrollment will also be based on the availability of a spot within the program.

Once a student is ready to transition from Horizon Academy back to a traditional school environment, students consider public, independent, and parochial schools. The preferences and needs of each student are considered by the family. Our faculty and staff help support the process so a family can best identify the schools that will provide the best environment for each unique student.

Yes, we have alumni who choose to go on to 4-year universities/colleges, and community colleges. Some alumni may choose a different path of attending a trade school or join the military post-graduation.

Within core classes, our students have a 5-to-1 student-teacher ratio. For most classes, the class size is up to 10 students with one teacher and one teacher assistant. For P.E. and content classes (social sciences and science) students can have up to 20 students with one lead teacher and a teaching assistant or multiple teachers/teaching assistants within the room who provide support, depending on the class.

At Horizon Academy, our goal is to continue to enhance a student’s strengths while remediating their area(s) of challenge. Students are engaged in small groups and classes that will foster their individual strengths including science, social sciences, art, Makerspace, math, etc.

The amount of homework a student receives each night is based on their grade level. Students can be expected to have 40 minutes to one hour of homework, depending on their age. Homework typically includes reading and math, with the purpose of repeating skills that have already been introduced to your student. Homework should be done independently by the student. Our goal is for students to learn accountability and the executive function skills needed to be successful. Should a student not understand the assigned homework, they should be encouraged to advocate for themself the following school day with the respective…

Although our student body changes each year, we have roughly 40-45% female students and 55-60% male students in our co-educational environment.

Yes. Our small, close-knit, supportive environment fosters friendships for every student.

Arrival Times: Early Care: 7:30 a.m. - 7:50 a.m. $5 per day fee. Sign-up required. All Students Arrive:  7:50 a.m. Bell rings at 8:00, after which a student is tardy. Your student’s teacher will reach out to you prior to the start of the school year so you know your arrival/departure location before the first day of school. Wednesdays will be late arrival days. Student arrival will take place between 9:00 – 9:10 a.m. every Wednesday. Departure Times: All students depart at 3:10 p.m. After-School Clubs: 3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Additional fees apply. Extended Care: 4:30 p.m. - 5:00…