- Two teachers work cooperatively with up to fifteen students per grade. A Student Assistant and Volunteers further enrich the staff/child ratio at each grade level.
- Teachers design creative lessons around the interests and abilities of the children. following grade-level themes. Cooperative learning is commonplace, emphasizing hands-on, problem-solving, and interdisciplinary methods. While there is no set curriculum, the academic portion of each day includes lessons in reading, math, science, and social studies.
- Classroom culture embodies Horizons commitment to the development of the whole child by providing experiences that enhance confidence, foster awareness of community, build problem-solving skills, and encourage joy in learning.
- Local field trips, classroom visitors, community meals, and assemblies presented by each grade enrich the environment and enhance children's learning.
- Swimming instruction is offered daily for each grade; tennis instruction is offered for grades 6-8.
