My family has to move out of state after one year at Horizon and it breaks my heart. 4 years here and 3 schools and we finally were at the right one. The bar is set high. The don't tolerate discipline problems. The goal is to help the child, but when that isn't happening, they do not let it disrupt
... Read more the learning environment. My child has flourished there. He feels safe & he isn't teased. His classwork was challenging and made him think. Project group is a great concept and I love to see what kids are capable of when inspired. There is no art program in the lower grades, but his creativity has not suffered and he writes beautifully now. And my thanks go out to all the teacher who have made this seemingly big school feel like family. We are very sad to leave. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/13/09
i have benn at HCLC for all of my learning time and i am nit impressed the teachers pick on 'popular' kids and over react for little bad things but when something big happens they ignore it until 2 or 3 weeks later and by then it might be too late. And the dress code it proposterous you cant wear shorts
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Posted by a student on 05/03/09
I am stunned at some of the negative comments here and have had kids at Horizon long enough to recognize that some of these parents didn't like it when their kids were disciplined -- there is no tolerance for 'crap' at Horizon. As for the teachers, I know many, many long-term members, but I also know
... Read more that if you are not a good teacher you don't get a contract the following year. You want to know the bottom line? The school, like all smaller schools, lacks in extracurricular variety. But... its test scores are off the charts, it posted a ZERO failure rate on the AIMS and the last graduating group of 78 kids posted $3.2 million in scholarships and tuition awards. There is a lot of jealousy about this school and what it has accomplished. Its scores and prominence speaks for themselves. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/31/09
My children are new to Horizon this year. We had high expectations and I can honestly say that they have all been met or exceeded.It is clear from their test scores the school excels accademically.However, I am most impressed by their attention to the whole student and the emphasis the school places
... Read more on imagination, group projects, problem solving, and independant thinking.They are truly preparing our children for success not just accademically, but as individuals in our society.I am equally impressed with the dedication of the leadership team.I also love the fact that my kindergartener is not wasting his time learning his ABC's and 123's as he would in other schools.I was apprehensive about the cluster groupings at the elementary.However, it is clear the system works.My children have made a seemless transition from their old school to Horizon and I hope they stay through High School (in the top 10 of AZ). Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/22/09
I have been at horizon for 4 years and I can say that yess the teachers are strict and yes there is a dress code but they give you a good education for almost nothing (except feildtrips ect) So when you want to choose a school, choose horizon... Go eagles
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Posted by a student on 01/22/09
I have a Kindergartner at HCLC. I searched very hard last year for the right school for my son. I am thrilled with Horizon. I am impressed with their attention to my son's abilities. He entered K reading at a 3rd grade level and 1st grade math. There were other K's his age with the same skills and the
... Read more teacher has tailored their reading and math lessons to their ability level. They use positive reinforment for discipline. The teachers and parents are kind to each other and supportive of each other. The drop-off/pick-up situation is handled well, not the horror I had heard about. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/19/08
i think its fun and love the one on one attention
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Posted by a student on 11/19/08
Outstanding academic curriculum/Excellent preparation for college. Small classes, challenging courses, and friendly teachers and staff. 40 yours of community service per year is required to graduate. This school is best fit for academically focused students that want to have a lot to put on their college
... Read more application. Now for the cons: There aren't that many extra-curricular activities available and there is a dress code. Spanish is the only foriegn language offered but after completion of this course you will be speaking like a native. There is also no football team but the basketball and volleyball teams are good and exciting to watch. This school makes you feel more than just a number like public schools and overall is a solid education facility. Read less
Posted by a student on 10/01/08
I taught at HCLC for one year. I can only speak about the elementary school. If you are considering sending your child to HCLC or are considering teaching there, proceed with caution. Yes, there are some good things about the school, but it is certainly not for everone. I found that well-behaved,
... Read more academically gifted, motivated students seem to do very well at HCLC. However, students who are average or struggle acedemcally easily fall through the cracks. There are 55 - 60 children in a classroom. Although there are 3 teachers in the room (typically 2 certified teachers with an aide), this creates a very chaotic, noisy enviornment, where many students become a face in the crowd. Also, some things to consider: *Teacher turnover rate is VERY high. *Teachers develop their own curriculum *The majority of the administration has middle school & h.s. background only Read less
Posted by a teacher on 08/26/08
Both of my children have been Horizon students since kindergarten, the eldest entered ninth grade this year, the youngest eighth grade, and they plan to continue there through their high school career. We have been very happy with their academic performance and their behavior as Horizon students. We
... Read more find the teachers to be supportive and creative with individual situations to help maximize learning. There seems to be more turnover then there used to be, however, and that concerns us. I would recommend this school to anyone whose student is academically focused. I would not recommend this school to those who seek strong extracurricular activities and sports. Read less
School Profile for Horizon Community Learning Center
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Enrollment
Programs
Resources
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Student enrollment:
1,472
Students per teacher:
33
Full-time teachers:
45
Number of classrooms:
18
Vocational Education
Accounting, Culinary Arts, Phys Ed
Arts
Art
Music
Band, Choral
Computer Science
Computer Science
Special Education
Early Childhood Special Needs, Speech/Language Pathologists
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Phoenix schools — Horizon Community Learning Center is located at 16233 S 48th St, Phoenix AZ 85048. 16233 S 48th St is in the Ahwatukee Foothills neighborhood and 85048 ZIP code in Phoenix, AZ The school district for Horizon Community Learning Center is the Arizona State Charter School Board. Horizon Community Learning Center is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 12.
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