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
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The Colorado Department of Education recently released test scores and performance ratings for school districts across the state and the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) did exceedingly well, thanks to the work done through the All Together for All Students Strategic Plan.
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Crosswalk safety is critical for ensuring children get to and from school safely. Teaching children how to navigate crosswalks can help prevent accidents and encourage safer walking and biking habits.
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In early August, before the school year started, the leadership and recess teams at 16 Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) elementary schools opted-in to participate in a comprehensive two-day Recess Implementation training provided by Playworks. The goal of the training is to create playgrounds where safe and healthy play is accessible for everyone.
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The RTD’s Zero Fare for Youth pilot program is now a permanent fare change. This means that anyone 19 and under can ride the RTD system for free on all RTD services, including buses and trains. RTD will be making its fall service adjustments on September 29th. Several of the most popular RTD routes for BVSD students will see an increase in frequency, including the 204, 225, Dash, Jump, and Skip routes.
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As you may have heard in the media, this week some social media posts are circulating around Colorado and beyond that are threatening violence at a high school today.
None of the posts specifically name Boulder Valley School District or any of our schools, but, understandably, are causing concern in our communities.