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.
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
- 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.
“There is a Horizons teacher who helps me feel good about myself”
85%
“I have a positive attitude about myself”
85%
"I have much to be proud of"
91%
Looking Toward The Future
Improved Prospects for the Future
Impacting Greenwich
Community Impact
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
"Before, I was getting 50’s on tests, and Horizons really helped me improve – and now in middle school I’m in Algebra Math – which I never thought I’d see myself doing."
ChrisHorizons Student
"It's great to see at the end of each summer how these kids have grown, not only as students but as people."
SarahHorizons Teacher
“And what this has done for our children...oh my gosh, I couldn't have ever afforded a program like this."
EricaHorizons Parent
"I learn a lot at Horizons each summer and it gets you really prepared for the next school year. That's for everyone — the small kids up to the big kids."
J.P.Horizons Student
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