OUR MODEL

Horizons San Diego scholars attend a six-week academic summer program on the campus of our host school partner, Francis Parker School, and receive additional support throughout the school year.

Students benefit from a focus on literacy and STEM; activities like swimming, art, music, and sports; and a 5:1 student-to-educator ratio. Out-of-school time enrichment opportunities throughout the school year further the program’s impact. We make a long-term investment in our students by providing a nine-year tuition-free experience from Kindergarten through Grade 8.

Our program provides targeted interventions, personalized attention, and healthy meals + snacks. By addressing specific needs and reinforcing fundamental skills, Horizons helps students catch up, build confidence, and lay a foundation to achieve future academic success. In addition, all enrolled students learn how to swim.

In our project-based and social emotional educational model, students benefit from:

  • A 5:1 student-to-educator ratio with professional teaching staff

  • A focus on literacy and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) programming

  • Confidence-building activities like swimming, art, music, and sports

  • Healthy meals and snacks throughout the summer

  • Weekly field trips

  • Long-lasting relationships with teachers and peers

  • A challenging, encouraging learning environment

By establishing strong bonds with our students, we strive to make every student feel valued and heard, building self-confidence and self-esteem, the foundation for pursuing a choice-filled life.