New Horizon School

Programs: Ten faculty and four staff members served students learning differences including learning disabilities (e. G. , dyslexia, communication disorder, nonverbal language disorder), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd), brain injury, autism spectrum disorder and disorders of executive functioning and other learning differences. The nhs curriculum is reviewed on a yearly basis and changes are made to accommodate student's needs based on graduation requirements and interests of students. Our school programs accommodate a wide variety of learning styles and special education needs. We strive to create activities that engage each student actively in learning. We use specialized curricula and instructional methods to deliver subject matter aligned with common core state standards. * enabled 70 students with learning differences to achieve academic, social, behavioral and emotional success in a supportive, accepting education environment* required each high school student to develop a project that will culminate in their senior year* continued developing our transition program to help our students move on to employment, higher education or public school 18-21 programs after they leave new horizon school* received continued accreditation from advanced and northwest accreditation commission* completed campus wide classroom upgrades and began the process of replacing desktop computers to laptop computers in the classrooms to allow easier use of software (both conventional and adaptive) additional programs included* planning for transition to adult life, counseling and extracurricular activities such as ski/snowboard club, archery, asb fishing club, order of the black watch and model club* contract services for academic testing, speech therapy, and mental health counseling are available on campus