Horizons Elementary is the alternative school serving students K-5 for Caldwell County Schools

Placement:

Placement at Horizons Elementary is decided by the county's District Review Team. Also, the decision to transition a student back to their home school is made by the county's District Review Team. The placement of a student at Horizons is intended to be short-term, with the student returning to their home school after showing improvement in behaviors.

Academics:

Instruction is individualized as much as possible to meet the needs of the student while also addressing the requirements of the North Carolina Standards for each grade level. Each class has an average of six to eight students. Students have access to various types of technologies to assist in their learning.  All EC services are provided as required by the IEP.

Behavior:

A school-wide behavior plan is in place based on P. B. I. S. It is a system of teaching and reinforcing positive behavior. Staff use multiple levels of interventions and feedback designed to increase student motivation and promote positive behavioral change. Staff respond to the choices made by students in a consistent and predictable manner, therefore creating an emotionally and physically safe environment. Based on our school mascot, the Starfish, our school's STAR code is Stay safe, Try your best, Accept responsibility, and Respect always. 

Other:

Bus transportation is provided to and/or from Horizons. Each bus is staffed with a bus monitor to assist the driver with supervision. Breakfast and lunch are served to students daily and is provided by Davenport Elementary School.

Day Treatment: 

Focus Behavioral Health Services, LLC operates a day treatment program on the campus of Horizons Elementary School.  Students who are in the day treatment program are served by Horizons staff during the academic year.