Horizon Leadership Academy
Our approach emphasizes a rigorous curriculum, personalized learning, and a supportive, inclusive community.At Horizon Leadership Academy, our instruction is rooted in a rigorous curriculum designed to challenge students and stimulate academic growth. Incorporating real-world applications makes learning relevant and engaging, helping students connect classroom concepts with life outside school.
HLA also places a strong emphasis on the development of 21st-century skills, such as communication, collaboration, and digital literacy. Our intentional instructional design ensures that these vital skills are incorporated into daily learning, providing our students with a solid foundation for future success in college and their careers.Recognizing that every student is unique, our teaching methodology includes personalized learning plans tailored to individual strengths, interests, and learning styles.
This approach empowers students to take ownership of their learning journey and fosters independence and self-motivation.With small class sizes and intimate student-teacher ratios,HLA emphasizes personalized instruction and a focus on the whole student. This includes offering a weekly character education program and numerous enrichment opportunities through after-school clubs, academic teams, and sports teams.
Our academy prides itself on creating a warm and welcoming environment for all students. Emphasizing inclusivity and support, we ensure that every student feels valued and encouraged to participate. Through collaboration and shared experiences, we foster a sense of belonging and community.
Curriculum Resources: To support our teaching methodology, Horizon Leadership Academy utilizes a combination of proven educational resources:
Savvas Envision Curriculum in Elementary: Savvas resources provide comprehensive coverage of core subjects with interactive tools and materials. These resources support differentiated instruction and help learners master content in engaging ways.
Literacy - Mathematics - Science - Social Studies
Our family has had a great experience at Horizon Leadership Academy, and I can confidently say it’s been the best schooling experience for my children so far. The private school setting offers a safe, secure, and welcoming environment, with modern facilities that make a real difference. My kids love the variety of extracurricular activities, and the small class sizes have been a huge advantage for their learning.
HLA Parent
FOSS offers hands-on science experiences that emphasize inquiry-based learning. Bundling experiments with guided exploration, FOSS enriches our science curriculum and fosters a deeper understanding of scientific principles. HLA's 6th-9th grade science curriculum is anchored by the Delta FOSS (Full Option Science System)curriculum, which adheres to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in alignment with Texas's Standards of Excellence.
The FOSS curriculum fosters STEAM instruction in our daily lessons and activities, placing a strong emphasis on immersive and interactive learning in the science classroom. Our ultimate goal is to nurture our students' scientific thinking and collaboration skills.
McGraw Hill provides academic programs and resources for mathematics, social studies, and language arts that support our goal of rigorous standards. The platform's technology-enhanced resources and assessments address diverse learning needs and help monitor student progress. By leveraging these curriculum resources, Horizon Leadership Academy ensures our students receive a comprehensive and well-rounded education that integrates leadership development with academic excellence. This approach equips our graduates with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to thrive as proactive members of a global society.
At Horizon, we are passionate about providing an environment that fosters growth and encourages lifelong learning. Arts are an invaluable part of every Horizon student's education, and we are committed to offering extensive and diverse opportunities for artistic exploration.Our dedicated faculty members provide expert guidance to help students tap into their creativity, allowing them to express themselves through visual art, music, drama, and more. Through this program, our students develop necessary skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration – essential tools they will use throughout their lives.
We believe that character education is essential for developing the leaders of tomorrow. Our core values, IRISE (Integrity, Responsibility, Innovation, Service, Empathy) are the foundation of our school community and guide our school life.
These values are essential for our students not only in the classroom but also in their personal and professional lives.We prioritize the well-being of our students. Our counselor works with students individually and in groups to support their social-emotional growth and academic success.We are committed to creating a safe and caring learning environment for our students, where they can develop not only academically but also personally. We believe that by emphasizing character education and social-emotional learning, we can help our students become well-rounded individuals who will make positive contributions to their communities.By implementing the CharacterStrong curriculum, we have the chance to teach our children the importance of empathy, service, and connection. In addition to providing a solid academic foundation, our aim is to nurture students into competent and compassionate individuals, empowering them to achieve their fullest potential. When students feel secure, supported, and part of a community, they tend to perform better, exhibit greater kindness, and be more eager to attend school daily. We are confident that this curriculum will significantly and positively influence our school's environment and culture, and we hope that families will partner with us in this endeavor to cultivate a kinder school atmosphere and, ultimately, a kinder world.
