DAILY SCHEDULES & PROGRAMS

PRIMARY PROGRAM (K-3rd)

Primary students are part of a compassionate K-3rd grade classroom of six to eight students. After a sensory regulating morning hike and small group activities, students work from 10 am- noon on individualized academics. All students participate in read a loud, circle time, and have individualized spelling, a paragraph of the week with reading and writing activities, Reading for Information is taught through Science and Social Studies. Students use the Visualization & Verbalization and Handwriting without Tears programs. Math is taught conventionally and with manipulatives as well as the Brick Math curriculum, which utilizes visual workbooks and Legos to build math skills and comprehension for grades K-8. Students are taught to use a binder system to promote executive functioning skills, which is a ladder to all other levels at JLSA. Parents are asked to help students establish a daily reading routine at home and have access to IXL for additional online skill practice as as option. Students who need additional reading support will receive one on one or small group tutoring.

Students enjoy lunch outdoors with the whole school, and participate in two afternoon classes. Throughout the week students will have enrichment Science, Civics & Geography, Foreign Language, Theater, Art, Music, Project (Entrepreneurial: Native Plant Business), in groups of 8-10 students with mentorship from older students. Fridays rotate experiential learning programs such as; Legofest, CLAWS rescued animals, Traveling Tortoise live reptile program, Outdoor Education, Shoreline Clean Up (Environmental Stewardship) and group photography challenges. Primary students are big personalities who through eagerness and a passion for learning, benefit from a big day at school.

INTERMEDIATE (4-6th)

Intermediate students are part of a supportive 4-6 grade classroom of eight to ten students. After a emotionally regulating morning hike and small group activities, students work from 10 am- noon on intensive academics. All students participate in studying units, generally four per year, in our own Humanities and Language Arts hybrid program. Beginning by instruction in non fictional reading for information, students then engage in fictional reading based on the same theme. This addresses the gestalt language gap that impacts reading comprehension in many students. Students have individualized spelling, differentiated writing activities, and a research activity in each unit. Math is taught conventionally in the GoMath texts and with manipulatives as well as the Brick Math curriculum, which utilizes visual workbooks and Legos to build math skills and comprehension for grades K-8. Students work in small groups on Perplexors once weekly, solving fun math stories using clues and gaining deductive reasoning and logic based inferencing skills.

Students are taught to use a binder system to promote executive functioning skills, which is a ladder to upper levels at JLSA. Homework consists of studying for a spelling & grammar quizzes each week, twenty minutes in each the Visualization & Verbalization workbook at an individual level, and on IXL providing a standardized skill by skill assessment in Language Arts and twenty minutes of IXL math homework providing feedback to the instructors on mastery of the weekly skills. Students who need additional reading support will receive one on one or small group tutoring.

Students enjoy lunch outdoors with the whole school, and participate in two afternoon classes. Throughout the week students will have enrichment Science, Civics & Geography, Foreign Language, Theater, Art, Music, Project (Entrepreneurial: Native Plant Business), in groups of 8-10 students with mentorship to younger students or from older students. Fridays rotate experiential learning programs such as; Legofest, CLAWS rescued animals, Traveling Tortoise live reptile program, Outdoor Education, Shoreline Clean Up (Environmental Stewardship) and group photography challenges. Intermediate students are wholesome and dedicated learners who become self determined in their own success and that of their close knit group.

UPPER (7-9th)

Upper students are part of an uplifting 7th through 9th grade classroom of eight to ten students. After a emotionally regulating morning hike and small group activities, students work from 10 am- noon on intensive academics. All students participate in studying units, generally four per year, in our own Humanities and Language Arts hybrid program. Beginning by instruction in non fictional reading for information, students then engage in fictional reading based on the same theme. This addresses the gestalt language gap that impacts reading comprehension in many students. Students have individualized spelling, differentiated writing activities, and a research activity in each unit. Math is taught conventionally in GoMath and Big Ideas texts and with manipulatives as well as the Brick Math curriculum, which utilizes visual workbooks and Legos to build math skills and comprehension for grades K-8. Students work in small groups on Perplexors once weekly, solving fun math stories using clues and gaining deductive reasoning and logic based inferencing skills. Students engage in multiple presentations each year and reading more complex novels in class. Leadership opportunities are provided and are an important part of development at JLSA.

Students are taught to use a binder system to promote executive functioning skills, which is a ladder to upper levels at JLSA. Homework consists of studying for a spelling & grammar quizzes each week, leveled book reports or special research due quarterly, and on IXL providing a standardized skill by skill assessment in Language Arts and twenty minutes of IXL math homework providing feedback to the instructors on mastery of the weekly skills. Students who need additional reading support will receive one on one or small group tutoring.

Students enjoy lunch outdoors with the whole school, and participate in two afternoon classes. Throughout the week students will have enrichment Science, Civics & Geography, Foreign Language, Theater, Art, Music, Project (Entrepreneurial: Native Plant Business), in groups of 8-10 students with mentorship to younger students or from older students. Fridays rotate experiential learning programs such as; Legofest, CLAWS rescued animals, Traveling Tortoise live reptile program, Outdoor Education, Shoreline Clean Up (Environmental Stewardship) and group photography challenges. Upper grades students are engaged and purposeful learners who are motivated to contribute to the whole and become their best selves.

HORIZON'S PROGRAM (10th grade and above)

After a emotionally regulating morning hike and small group activities, students work from 10 am- noon on intensive academics. All students participate in studying units, generally four per year, in our own Humanities and Language Arts hybrid program. Beginning by instruction in non fictional reading for information, students then engage in fictional reading based on the same theme. This addresses the gestalt language gap that impacts reading comprehension in many students. Students have individualized spelling, differentiated writing activities, and a research activity in each unit. Students engage in multiple presentations each year and reading more complex novels in class. Discussions include current events, social impacts and students learn to respectfully disagree during debates.

Math is taught conventionally in Big Ideas and Pearson texts and with supportive hands on activities when relevant, and are math ambassadors teaching the Brick Math method to other students at times, which utilizes visual workbooks and Legos to build math skills and comprehension for grades K-8. Students work in small groups on Perplexors once weekly, solving fun math stories using clues and gaining deductive reasoning and logic based inferencing skills. Leadership opportunities are provided and are an important part of development at JLSA. Students in the HP program take the lead in making financial and marketing decisions for the schools' native plant business, and help run special school events such as parent-teacher coffees and cafe days.

Students use a binder system to promote executive functioning skills, as well as navigating our online platform TalentLMS when needed, so they are prepared for online college options. Homework consists of studying for a spelling & grammar quizzes each week, leveled book reports or special research due quarterly, and on IXL providing a standardized skill by skill assessment in Language Arts and twenty minutes of IXL math homework providing feedback to the instructors on mastery of the weekly skills. Students who need additional reading support will receive one on one or small group tutoring.

Students enjoy lunch outdoors with the whole school, and participate in two afternoon classes. Throughout the week 10th -12th grade students will have enrichment Science, Civics & Geography, Foreign Language, Theater, Art, Music, Project (Entrepreneurial: Native Plant Business), in groups of 8-10 students with mentorship to younger students or from older students. Fridays rotate experiential learning programs such as; Legofest, CLAWS rescued animals, Traveling Tortoise live reptile program, Outdoor Education, Shoreline Clean Up (Environmental Stewardship) and group photography challenges.

Students may remain after graduation for an individualized skill building and vocational training program. These students participate in the Native Plant Business, a notecard making business that involves travel photography days and art creation, and life skills including cooking and financial literacy. Students may be eligible for up to two paid work days per week after completing a year of supported vocational training. Horizon's student have a huge impact on younger students and have a responsibility to meaningful and earnest leadership and to be an example of dedication to achieving one's personal best.

HOMEWORK HELPERS PROGRAM

$4000 Annually

From 2 pm- 4 pm

Some students benefit from an extended school day. JLSA offers the option for students to receive homework and academic support, including one on one math and reading tutoring, from 2 pm - 4 pm daily. Students have dedicated social time for group activities during the last portion of the day.