Learning Paths and Curriculum
Parent Guide
Intent of document
Support to ST when guiding parent through learning path options
Horizon Charter Schools
The elementary years are formative as earners begin to examine the world around them, make observations and draw conclusion, and begin to develop the behaviors and mindset that will support more advanced learning. We support learning through HCS approved curriculum and learning through life experiences, and enrichment activities. We have developed HCS approved program options to support our varied learners and family environments.
Learning Paths: We recognizes the complex literacy and math skills required for success in elementary school and in life, so we offer various choices of learning paths in these subjects with specific HCS approved curriculum to support the learning model. The Learning models or Paths have been developed specifically to support ELA and MATH and include: Alternative Home Study (AHS), Supported Home Study (SHS), Blended Learning (BL) and On Demand Learning (ODL). We recommend HCS approved curriculum for Science, History Social Studies, Gifted Talented & High Achieving, and Support & Interventions.
Although we provide a foundation to help ensure our students develop important academic literacy and math skills, our program assumes that each family will build upon our foundation. We encourage families to provide additional enrichment activities, supplementary learning opportunities, and engaging experiences. Horizon provides social opportunities throughout the year to support socialization and emotional development.
Additionally, Horizon Teachers provide daily synchronous, live lessons, interactions and small group instruction as needed. All students are provided the iReady Diagnostic Assessment to monitor growth over time and the iXL platform to support each student’s developmental needs in ELA and Math. All students complete the Strengths Assessment and the Hope Index with the Thrively platform which houses loads of resources for Teachers and families to support student wellness. Teachers monitor student progress, participation and proficiency each week. Teachers also provide students with HCS approved grade level resources and learning targets to support families with pacing. Teachers will monitor student learning throughout the year. Teachers provide each students Google Classroom to collect student work and provide feedback regarding student progress. The following slides will clarify the options designed for our diverse student needs.
Horizon Charter Schools
Eaglet Academy Philosophy
Digital
Curriculum
Horizon Pacing Guides
Frequent Progress Monitoring
Pre-recorded Lessons Online
Flexible Schedule
Horizon Charter Schools
Grades 3-5 ELA and MATH Learning Paths
*Space Limited*
Digital and Print
Curriculum
Horizon Pacing Guides
Frequent Progress Monitoring
Live Synchronous Instruction with
Horizon Teachers
Horizon Class Schedule
Print and Supplemental Resources
Horizon Pacing Guides
Frequent Progress Monitoring
Horizon Teachers Support Family Led Learning
Flexible Schedule
* Qualified Option*
Personalized Curriculum
HCS Pacing Guides
Frequent Progress Monitoring
Family Led Learning
Flexible Schedule
On Demand Learning
Alternative Home Study
Supported Home Study
Blended Learning
* Qualified Option*
Personalized Curriculum
Horizon Pacing Guides
Frequent Progress Monitoring
Teacher Supported Family Led Learning
Flexible Schedule
Horizon Teacher
iXL + Summit Kit:
Textbook, Activity Book, Lesson Guide, Literature, Consumable resources
iXL + Summit Kit:
Textbook, Activity Book, Lesson Guide, Math Manipulatives
*Space Limited*
IXL + Ready Magnetic Reading Online, synchronous direct instruction; Language Arts & Spelling Workbooks.
Online, synchronous direct instruction; Workbooks; Assessments; Math Kits
IXL + Ready Magnetic Reading; Language Arts & Spelling & Workbooks. Handwriting & Writing Bundle (G3,only)
IXL + Zearn- Digital lessons Workbooks; Assessments & Answer Keys; Math Kits
Practice/Problem Solving SE/TE; Instruction SE/TE
Horizon Charter Schools
Grades 3-5 ELA and MATH Learning Paths
Horizon Teacher
Personalized Curriculum
Regular Assessments
Pacing Guides
Teachers monitor and guide student’s progress, products and participation every week.
Daily opportunities for live instruction and interactions
Curriculum is not included
Workbooks and Digital Resource
(4 week vendor order)
Newspaper-like Print and Digital
(4 week vendor order)
Health & Wellness
Online Platform
Workbooks and Digital Resources
(4 week vendor order)
Studies Weekly Newspaper-like Print and Digital Resources
(4 week vendor order)
My World Interactive Workbooks and Digital Resources
*Bright Thinker Workbooks
Lab Material
Digital Resources
Digital Resources Units and Mini Lessons
Studies Weekly Newspaper-like Print and Digital
(4 week vendor order)
*Bright Thinker Multi-Subject
Digital & Print
ELA, Math, Science
History Social Studies
(4 week vendor order)
Integrated Thematic Core Curriculum
ELA, Math, Science
History Social Studies
Core Curriculum
ELA, Math, Science
History Social Studies
Teacher Supported Enrichment Program
PE & Health Social Emotional Learning
History
Social Science
Science
All Inclusive
Core Integrated Curriculum
*AHS Qualified*
Gifted Talented High Achieving
*GTHA Qualified*
Horizon Charter Schools
Recommended Curriculum
History Social Studies * Science * All Inclusive
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Recommended Support and Interventions
Teachers monitor and report progress, participation and proficiency each week.
English Learners | Math | Literacy | Social Emotional |
Integrated and Designated ELD: Synchronous sessions; Teachers use ELD Standards to accelerate language development. 45 Minutes of Weekly Supplemental Program Participation is Expected
| All families have access to iXL Diagnostic Skill Plans to help close learning gaps. Exact Path Math: Comprehensive; Personalized; On Demand Learning (10-15 Min per Day) iReady MyPath: Comprehensive; Personalized; On Demand Learning (10-15 Min per Day) iXL Math: On Demand Diagnostic Skill Plan (15 min. Per day; 3 skills per week) Mathseeds: Game-like; On Demand Learning; Based on Diagnostic (10-15 Min per Day) Prodigy Math: Game-like; On Demand Diagnostic-based (10-15 Min per Day) | All families have access to iXL Diagnostic Skill Plans to help close learning gaps. Exact Path Reading and/or Language Arts: Comprehensive; Personalized; On Demand Learning (10-15 Min per Day) iReady MyPath: Comprehensive; Personalized; On Demand (10-15 Min per Day) iXL Language Art: On Demand Diagnostic Skill Plan (15 min. Per day; 3 skills per week) Reading Eggs: Game-like; On Demand; Diagnostic-based ((10-15 Min per Day) Sonday ELA: Teacher supported Dyslexia Program with Workbooks (SpEd or admin approval required) | Initially ALL students take the Strengths Assessment and additional assessments designed to help understand student social and emotional status and needs. ST-assigns, targeted on demand SEL activities based on specific student needs. Referral for SEL support class/group requires admin approval |
Special Education
| Digital Print | Developmental | Life Skills | Grade Level Content | CCSS | Instructional Model and Methods | HCS Teacher Support Required |
D & P | | X | TK-12 | X | Online, on demand, printed workbooks; Teacher assigns courses; Autograded; Some Videos; Audio support; Can reduce tasks; Print matches digital; Requires higher literacy level to read text online and in printed texts | Guided | |
D | X | X | K-12 | X | Teacher assigned or diagnostic based; Pre-recorded lessons; Embedded Videos; Accommodation tools; Autograding; Complex and comprehensive content; | Guided | |
D | X | | TK-8 | X | Teacher assigned or diagnostic based; Mini lessons, quizzes; Some videos; Skill-based content; Some print | Guided | |
D | X | | 9-12 | aligned lessons | Teacher assigned or diagnostic based; Mini lessons, quizzes; Some videos; Skill-based content; Some print | FULL | |
D | X | | TK-12 | aligned lessons | Teacher assigns mini-lessons; Videos and Quizzes; Can adjust grade level content; Autograding | FULL | |
D & P | X | X | TK-14 | aligned lessons | Teacher assigns lessons; Accommodations; Digital instruction; Audio support; Lesson plans; Print resources | FULL | |
P | X | X | TK-14 | aligned lessons |
| FULL |