Our Story
Horizons started as a Kindergarten- 6th grade, two-year pilot program in 1991 with 92 students in two portable facilities.
We have continued to grow, becoming a charter school in 1997.
Teacher-led, Horizons has been educating students for over 30 years!
Our Vision
Our vision is to develop a community of reflective learners who advocate for themselves, others, and a just world.
Our Mission
Our mission at Horizons is to guide students to become self-directed learners in a supportive,
collaborative environment rooted in critical thinking, justice, and choice.
2023-24 Enrollment: 363 students
Small Class Sizes: Average Student/Teacher ratio is 11 to 1
Instructional Approach: Self-Directed Learning
4545 Sioux Drive Boulder, Colorado 80303
horizonsk8.office@bvsd.org / 720.561.3600
Proud to be a BVSD school. Learn more and enroll at bvsd.org.
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District News
Through the back fence of Flatirons Elementary in Boulder, students can glimpse the headstones in Boulder’s oldest graveyard, Columbia Cemetery.
Concerns about students’ mental health and concerns from BVSD educators have prompted the Boulder Valley School District’s Board of Education to look at strengthening the district’s cell phone policy. A survey was sent to high school students, staff and families this month to provide them with an opportunity to comment on the possible benefits and challenges a stricter policy might cause, as well as ideas on how to mitigate any concerns. The Board will review a new draft policy at their upcoming meeting.
Earlier this month, the Heatherwood Educational Advisory Team proudly shared its proposal to launch a new Environmental STEAM program at the school, beginning in the 2025-26 school year, to the BVSD Board of Education. The new program will teach Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) principles with a focus on environmental literacy, which is inspired by nature.
The November 5, 2024 General Election includes races for President of the United States, House of Representatives, state legislative seats, and more. Voters will also decide on statewide and local ballot measures. Here are some key details and dates from our BVSD counties to get you ready to vote in this year’s election.
BVSD is thrilled to offer a new diploma endorsement to sustainability-minded BVSD students beginning this year. The Seal of Climate Literacy is a new high school diploma endorsement that connects educational knowledge with the real challenges and opportunities that climate change brings to each of our communities. It offers students a chance to engage directly with issues that impact their local environment and communities through coursework and hands-on learning.