Delivering Highly Quantifiable Results
A Success Story
Reasons to Believe in Us
Our program of six summer weeks and six school-year Saturdays yields a measurable impact on our boys’ academic and enrichment experiences.
Nationally, Horizons programs report that by engaging students at a very young age, making a long-term commitment to them and providing a supplemental support system, Horizons students become adults who thrive. Take a look at our local results below
Strong Academic Results
Measurable Academic Impact
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An increase in students performing "at or above benchmark"
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A decrease in students identified as needing "urgent intervention"
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All Alumni of Horizons at Brunswick School now attend Greenwich High School and are thriving:
- Many are taking Honors classes
- More than half have earned spots in the highly selective GHS AVID program for “students with high academic potential”
- Nine have returned to volunteer at Horizons at Brunswick
Percentage of Students
Before and After a Horizons Summer
Reading Scores 2017 – 2024
Before Horizons
After Horizons
Math Scores 2017 – 2024
Before Horizons
After Horizons
- Urgent Intervention
- Intervention
- On Watch
- At or Above Benchmark
Emotional Well-Being
Positive Emotional Impact
Not only do students make significant gains in academics, but they also grow social and emotionally using the Yale RULER Mood Meter.
Grades 4-8th students self-reported increased positive self-esteem by the end of summer.
Brighter Futures
Improved Prospects for the Future
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We see an increased family/caregiver interest and participation in children's academic careers. Parents learn essential skills in bilingual workshops (e.g., preparing for parent-teacher workshops, managing social media.)
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Our first class of alumni just graduated from GHS and most are off to college in the fall.
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Nationally, 97% of Horizons students graduate high school and 91% of Horizons graduates go on to attend college or some form of post-secondary education.
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Swimming skills increase confidence and job prospects. 100% of students learn to swim in the program. Six have completed lifeguard training for summer employment, including two employed by Brunswick.
An Impact on Greenwich
Strengthening our Community
We are committed to helping change the outcomes for under-resourced students in Greenwich by providing support and opportunities that advance success in school and in life. And we do this with the belief that reducing the educational equity gap in our community ultimately benefits all Greenwich residents.
What People Say
Testimonials
