Research Horizons School private Schools in Atlanta, Georgia

“My son is currently enrolled in Horizons, and we are very happy that will be graduating next year. Although, he has had some issues with school, overall, I am convinced he will be graduating with many fond memories. I think the biggest strength of Horizons is its teachers, they are involved, thoughtful, and caring.”

“My daughter comes from Vienna and did' nt like to go to school. Since she has been in Horizons she is so happy and likes to go to school. Mom from Vienna”

“My daughter had all but given up on even attempting to do mathematics in public school after being served by special education in the Atlanta Public Schools setting. Since starting the seventh grade at Horizons, she not only attempts math, but realizes that she is good at it. The teacher meets her at her level, and encourages her to do her best. She no longer cries with homework, and even looks forward to going to school. Her whole outlook on life has encountered a positive change. This school has definitely helped her to develop her talents and strengthen her weaknesses. She feels as though she belongs here.”

“My kids all six of them have had positive experiences here. One needed help for a learning disability, she was not learning at the public school and she was forced to find out she could learn and her confidence sored. Another child was always in trouble in large groups at the public school and she was able to stay out of trouble and make close friendships at Horizons. A third child had issues which would make him the target of other is a public school environment and he fits in quite well and is liked at Horizons. I also have a child with no problems at all who I wanted in an environment where people were ethical and supportive. It is a great community and very personal, the opposite of the public school. If you feel good parenting is instilling a sense of community than this is the place for you.”

“I am current a student at this school. Even though there is no specific academic organization, this school includes and encourages especially students who have the desire to learn and pursue their goals. Some of the teachers are extraordinary. Visit Bruce's class, or John Wetzel's class and you'll see. They are not only talented people but also try to teach the students what they know best. They have certainly achieved successes in their own careers. Horizons also inspires students to involve in as many extra-curricular activities as possible, which often help them to succeed the working experiences, leadership, and much more. You'll experience the special close feeling once you actually be involved in the environment. This is a small kind of school, so people take care of each other and that is the priority of the school. The students do not get the same attention in other so-called crowded private schools.”

“This is not a serious educational environment. I was shocked a the lack of organization, discipline, and quality academics at this school. My child was subjected to a very unrealistic, extremely liberal (bordering 'HIPPY') environment. They seem to be anti-patriotic, anti-religious, but very comfortable with the pro-liberal left-wing agenda that prevails there. Very unusual, and personally unacceptable. Look closely before deciding if this will be a fit for your child.”

“I have two children who attend this school. I am interested in a competitive academic performance for my children and every effort is made to meet my children where they are both strong and need more and weak and could use supplementing. I am often suprised by the blend of chaos and concern that renders some amazing successes at this school. I continue to have reservations about the seeming deemphasis on academic achievement, but it what creates the opportunity for expression of personal excellence (ie creating internal standards of personal best) without the typical nasty group competitive emphasis (ie creating external standards of group best).”

“Horizon has definitely helped my son to come out of his shell. There is a lot I like about this school; the small class sizes, the community involvment, the way the students are engaged in the decision making process. The downside is the lack of focus on academics and sports. It clearly is not a fast paste academic environment, but I think there is opportunity for improvement. There are no organized sports, which I feel being a part of a team teaches life long lessons. Great school in some areas, but has its weaknesses too.”

“I am a parent of a child from another country, where education failed him by not meeting his needs as a learner. Horizons has excelled in seeing what his learning style is and guiding him through education with his strengths allowing him to challenge his weaknesses. The community involvement is extraordinary.”

“2 of my children have attended this school, and they thrive in the environment there. The teachers have the freedom to teach our kids in the manner best suited to them. The older kids take care/mentor the younger kids, and the h.s. has weekly school meetings to review issues, determine consequences for problems that resulted from kids' bad choices, and they really are part of a school community. It's like having your school become your neighborhood. I'm not saying that issues don't come up for us, but everyone involved, from teachers to parents to the principal are ready, willing, and able to work it out.”

“This school is exactly what you want if you are looking for a school that emphasizes community and family involvement. It is a place for children who profit from small classes and a tolerant supportive atmosphere. The teachers are all personally committed to the students. An effort is made to meet the student at whatever level high or low. Most of the music and art activities are taught by parents. Sports hardly exist although physical education is taught at the Y up the street. The academics are as varied as the students. Emotional and academic tutoring is available. It is a good place for students who are unique, artistic and socially concerned. It is probably not the place for people seeking a rigid traditional highly competitive private school.”