Mission:
Horizons is an academic, cultural and recreational
enrichment program designed to encourage students
from a diverse, low-income population to realize their
full potential. Working in partnership with families,
Horizons is committed to the development of the
whole child through experiences that build
problem-solving skills, foster awareness of
community responsibility, instill respect for oneself
and others. We strive for the student to have a
life-long interest in learning.
Horizons is an academic, cultural and recreational
enrichment program designed to encourage students
from a diverse, low-income population to realize their
full potential. Working in partnership with families,
Horizons is committed to the development of the
whole child through experiences that build
problem-solving skills, foster awareness of
community responsibility, instill respect for oneself
and others. We strive for the student to have a
life-long interest in learning.
Academics:
We teach reading, writing and math. However, since
the goal is for the students to excel, we'll adjust our
lessons to target the needs of the group. If we hope
to bring about change in those we teach, we must be
willing and able to change how and what we teach, as
necessary. We can't get locked into the path and
forget the destination.
We teach reading, writing and math. However, since
the goal is for the students to excel, we'll adjust our
lessons to target the needs of the group. If we hope
to bring about change in those we teach, we must be
willing and able to change how and what we teach, as
necessary. We can't get locked into the path and
forget the destination.
Physical:
Swimming, basketball, tennis and just having some
fun are essential parts of our curriculum. We want
our children to play some low-tech or no-tech games.
A measure of our success is seeing a students face
light-up when they succeed at something physical,
whether that is learning to swim, play tennis or
master that jump rope routine.
Swimming, basketball, tennis and just having some
fun are essential parts of our curriculum. We want
our children to play some low-tech or no-tech games.
A measure of our success is seeing a students face
light-up when they succeed at something physical,
whether that is learning to swim, play tennis or
master that jump rope routine.
Social:
Social skills are honed in the classroom, on the field
of play or simply waiting in the lunch line. It is key
that the students learn the art of social interaction,
which is why we include "Life Lessons" in the
classroom. We want everyone to see the value of
building and protecting relationships. A positive
attitude and approach can make all the difference in
determining the success of any endeavor that these
young people choose to undertake. The possibilities
are limitless.
Social skills are honed in the classroom, on the field
of play or simply waiting in the lunch line. It is key
that the students learn the art of social interaction,
which is why we include "Life Lessons" in the
classroom. We want everyone to see the value of
building and protecting relationships. A positive
attitude and approach can make all the difference in
determining the success of any endeavor that these
young people choose to undertake. The possibilities
are limitless.
| GAIL MacPHERSON Executive Director MacPherson@savcds.org |
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Affiliates:
2009 Summer Program:
The program started June 22 and finished July 31. From 9:00am to 3:00pm daily. Parents or guardians are
responsible for proper attire (active wear, swim wear & Horizons t-shirts) and transportation. Breakfast,
lunch, snacks and drinks are provided.
CampCare is an option for parents who start work early or finish late. CampCare is available between
7:00am - 9:00am and 3:00pm - 6:00pm. Please click on the Forms button of the menu for the necessary
forms and information.
The program started June 22 and finished July 31. From 9:00am to 3:00pm daily. Parents or guardians are
responsible for proper attire (active wear, swim wear & Horizons t-shirts) and transportation. Breakfast,
lunch, snacks and drinks are provided.
CampCare is an option for parents who start work early or finish late. CampCare is available between
7:00am - 9:00am and 3:00pm - 6:00pm. Please click on the Forms button of the menu for the necessary
forms and information.
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| NATIONALS SUMMER PROGRAM EVALUATION |
| Accountability is stressful, but absolutely essential. The anxiety level increased for the Horizons Savannah faculty leading up to Nationals visit. The faculty wanted to make sure the program was running the way they knew it should be. When Leslie Littlejohn (Board of Trustees Member for Horizons National) arrived she put everyone at ease with her pleasant and passionate approach. The faculty was free to do what they are well trained to do. Ms. Littlejohn discussed with Tom Oxnard and Gail MacPherson the local Board of Directors vision for the program and its management. Then Ms. Littlejohn visited in the classrooms, the computer lab and the pool. Her observations and advice were welcome and greatly appreciated. The faculty taught with control; the student participated without chaos. Learning was fun for the students and the paperwork was in order! Ms. Littlejohn even made a generous donation for additional books! Thank you Ms. Littlejohn for helping Horizons Savannah be a better program. Thank you Horizons Savannah faculty and students for making the program a big success and for being really cool people! |
| Mr. Thomas Oxnard Savannah Board of Directors |
| Ms. Leslie Littlejohn National Board of Trustees |
| Ms. Gail MacPherson Savannah Executive Director |
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| HORIZONS NATIONAL - 2009 YEAR END CONFERENCE |
| Well, look who just had to have their picture taken with the Horizon Savannah Executive Director Gail MacPherson! That's right, "NBC Nightly News" anchor and managing editor, Brian Williams kept asking if he could have his photo taken with Gail until it became embarrassing. She finally said okay and made the guys day. At least that's how Gail tells it. Actually, Mr. Williams' wife, Jane Stoddard Williams, is a board member for Horizons National. Both of the Williams' are very active supporters of the Horizons program. Mr. Williams was gracious enough to pose for photos during the conference. In addition to the affiliate Executive Directors giving their summer program reports, there were meetings and workshops geared towards the continued success of Horizons. Find the mistakes and fix them, find the successes and replicate them. With everyone's help, the program will continue to make a difference for decades to come. |
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