Our mission at Horizons is to guide students to become self-directed learners and community contributors in a respectful learning environment. High academic and behavioral expectations are maintained for students in kindergarten through eighth grade, and a rich, integrated curriculum is offered. We identify the needs of every student and provide them with authentic learning challenges that strengthen academic abilities while clarifying personal interests and choices. Small, multi-age classes, an emphasis on quality work, individualized goals, service learning, Spanish language acquisition, and meaningful community participation also characterize the school.