" Where the Sun Never Sets on Learning"

Mission:

Horizon Elementary School is a results-driven, collaborative community of educators, parents and community members working together to educate all students to be life long learners and productive citizens.

Vision:

• Every child learns every day.
• Every educator grows in professional practice and accomplishment.

We believe:

• All students can learn and will be challenged to reach their full potential.
• Every child deserves a safe and comfortable learning environment.
• Students learn in different ways, and will be provided with a variety of effective instructional approaches to maximize engagement in learning.
• A system of reasonable structure and discipline with a goal of self-monitoring and self-discipline is a desirable and necessary ingredient for a productive learning environment.
• Basic values of responsibility, human dignity, trust, honesty and teamwork will be modeled and taught.
• Cultural diversity of students and families will be respected and fostered.
• A carefully developed horizontally and vertically aligned comprehensive curriculum that addresses the academic, artistic, physical and social/emotional needs of each child will be offered and continually updated.
• Student progress will be frequently assessed.
• Instruction utilizing current technology is critical in preparing students for a productive life and citizenship in a technological world and work force of the future.
• An authentic partnership between home and school is critical to maximize student learning.
• Shared leadership where everyone takes responsibility to lead when necessary and follow when needed is essential to achieve the common vision and mission of Horizon Elementary School.