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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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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.

Read More about BVSD conducted summer recess training to address playground bullying and create more inclusive and safe play
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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.

Read More about RTD Zero Fare for Youth continues! Service increases coming September 29th