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Horizons School

1900 Dekalb Avenue Ne, Atlanta, GA, 30307-0303 -

School Notes Overview:

Horizons is a small, diverse school which continually challenges every community member to grow. It demands respect for each individual. At Horizons we develop in students those values and skills that ensure them the maximum number of opportunities. Students learn life skills through active participation in the classroom, school work program, community service, and internships in professional settings. Students gain responsibility, decision making skills, and problem solving abilities be being positively involved in management of the school community. These roles empower students, giving them the knowledge and confidence to take control of personal decisions and act maturely in interpersonal interactions. Mutual education is the basis for teaching and learning in Horizons’ classrooms. This philosophy rests on an underlying respect for each person involved and recognizes the potential for every individual’s unique contribution to the process, which honors diversity. Thus we encourage exploration and participation by giving students greater responsibility. Horizons recognizes peer interaction as an important factor in classroom learning environments, in school governance, and in the development of social skills, leadership abilities, and effective communication. ...

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School Overview:

	Horizons School
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 12
Year Founded	1977
County	Dekalb County, GA
Student Body
Total Students	95 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(GA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	60%	20%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 3 students
	Grade 1 - 3 students
	Grade 2 - 5 students
	Grade 3 - 2 students
	Grade 4 - 7 students
	Grade 5 - 6 students
	Grade 6 - 7 students
	Grade 7 - 4 students
	Grade 8 - 16 students
	Grade 9 - 7 students
	Grade 10 - 8 students
	Grade 11 - 14 students
	Grade 12 - 13 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	11 teachers
	This School	(GA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:7	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	7 hours
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling

School Notes:

GOALS
To build a positive self concept through expanding confidence in academic, social and physical abilities.
To promoting academic excellence
To encourage students with subject proficiency to accelerate into advanced classes and individual projects.
To help students make the transition from external motivation to self-motivation.
To provide an appropriate structure to meet each student's needs, at each phase of her or his growth, with the objective of self-discipline.
To empower students to develop themselves fully
To teach decision making and problem solving
To assist each student's acquisition of a sense of personal responsibility
To strengthen leadership potential and effectiveness
To provide experiences to improve interpersonal skills
To grow from a community of many nationalities, races, religions, cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.
To encourage a sense of belonging and contributing to a community.
To support opportunities to develop personal creativity.
Profile last updated: 10/01/2008

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (30307)	School Zip (30307)	(GA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	16,646 people	8,185,503 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	67%	21%
Population Average Age	33 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	2.1 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$56,496	$50,258
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.2 rooms	5.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	63 years old	30 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	54% / 46%	66% / 34%