Curriculum
Helping Students Exceed Expectations
New Horizons Academy’s goal is to expose the students to all of the learning experiences that are a part of all early childhood, primary, middle and high school programs. This includes:
- Learning writing, reading, math, science, social studies and other academic skills;
- Learning about themselves, each other, their families, homes, community and world;
- Learning how to get along with adults and other children;
- Learning to share when appropriate and to assert themselves when needed;
- Learning to solve problems effectively and fairly;
- Learning to communicate their needs, wants and ideas effectively and appropriately;
- Learning to express themselves through a variety of musical experiences, art media and play materials;
- Learning about their own bodies and how to move through space;
- Developing self-confidence, body strength and coordination;
- Developing good school and learning behaviors such as paying attention, sitting still, taking turns, following directions, respecting authority, etc.:
- Increasing vocabulary;
- Learning writing, reading, math, science, social studies and other academic skills’
- Building self-esteem, self-confidence and an “I can” attitude
The curriculum is individualized with emphasis on challenging each student academically, socially, physically and behaviorally, regardless of developmental level.
