WELCOME TO HORIZONS K-8 SCHOOL
Horizons is a performance school, the highest level for a Colorado school, with high student achievement in both math and literacy.
What makes Horizons different?
Horizons K-8 School has a rich history of academic excellence. As a consistently high-performing school, Horizons challenges students to think critically, take ownership of their learning, and achieve at high levels. Our robust, in-depth curriculum asks students to stretch beyond what they thought possible and to master concepts, not just memorize them. Our instruction emphasizes authentic and active learning experiences, project-based instruction, teacher-guided student choice, multi-age groupings, outdoor education, service learning, and the purposeful use of technology.
Our 375 students learn in classes of 21 to 22, led by an exemplary group of teacher leaders. Instead of traditional report cards and grades, students show their growth through work samples, assessments, reflections, and student-led conferences, learning to examine their own work, set goals, and speak about their progress.
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District News
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When Tammy Jeffery, Boulder Valley School District’s new Director of Health Services, talks about school nursing, she is quick to dispel a common misconception. The work is about far more than bandages and ice packs.
While health room staff provide critical immediate care for students who become sick or injured at school, school nurses have a broader clinical and case-management role.
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In September, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced more than 16,000 semifinalists in its 72nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Forty Boulder Valley School District students made the cut.
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E-bikes continue to be a popular way for BVSD students to get to school. They can provide students with greater independence, reduce car trips, and make getting around our community fun and active.
As electric-bike technology evolves, however, it can be difficult for families to know exactly what type of vehicle their student is riding. Understanding the difference between a legal e-bike and an e-moto or other motorized vehicle is an important part of riding safely and legally.
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As a health and wellness team, the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) Health Services department want families to have accurate, timely information not to alarm you, but to equip you. Boulder County Public Health (BCPH) recently issued a community warning that we believe every parent of a school-age child, from elementary through high school, should know about.
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This evening the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education voted to approve the Resilient Schools proposal.