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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!

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Our Vision

Our vision is to develop a community of reflective learners who advocate for themselves, others, and a just world.

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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.

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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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Emmy Murphy

Emerald Murphy is no stranger to challenging the norm, after all, it is something she has done most of her career. For this reason, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the former French teacher, turned groundbreaking high school athletic director, is now taking on a new challenge, leading Community Schools.

Read More about Leadership Profile: Emmy Murphy - Trailblazing administrator aims to refocus Community Schools
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Beginning this choice enrollment period, students of individuals who live outside of BVSD, but who work within the district's boundaries now qualify for our newest enrollment priority. 

To qualify for our Bright Futures priority, the parent or guardian needs to be working within BVSD's boundaries at the time of application and on the first day of the school year.

Read More about Work in Boulder Valley? Enroll your kids in BVSD schools!
Mural with the text New Vista and mountains

Constructed in 1953 as Baseline Junior High, the school later transitioned to Baseline Middle School and then New Vista High School. After serving the students of BVSD for 71 years, the building will be demolished in 2025 as a new building for New Vista High School is constructed. Former students, teachers, staff, and families are invited to an open house to share memories and say farewell to the building.

Read More about Say farewell to the Baseline/New Vista building