Horizon School

8520 North 47th Avenue

School District

Glendale Elementary District
Grade

K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

School Map for Glendale Elementary District

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Reviews

Submitted by other on August 19, 2024

I was a student here for 7 years from my time I was bullied every day and when I did something about it, it wasn't taken care of the teachers didn't care except for Ms macevoy,Ms Cruise, Ms Bradford and Ms Amavisca these were the teachers who actually cared about what the students were going through also Ms Lancaster and Ms Amy helped out so much even though they weren't teachers but the food was so had I found chicken that was pink the bufflo dunkers were raw about 50% of the time and we still had to pay got it in total the school doesn't care about the students safety at all
Submitted by other on October 04, 2023

I Used To Be A Student Here, And Ever Since I Left, I was Depressed for 2 years. 2 YEARS. The People Here Are Terrible, The Teachers Don't teach Crap, Nobody Cared About you, The Lunch Tastes Weird, And I was Always Getting Sick Every Month. It Was Just Pure Torture. DO NOT GO TO THIS SCHOOL EVER. Trust me. Your Child Doesn't Wanna end up the same fate as me.
Submitted by parent on January 18, 2023

Very big bullying problem. Teachers and district office do not take any of it seriously. Have had multiple kids enrolled over the course of 10 years and the bullying problem remains despite the principal that is running the show. Highly disappointed and the only consequences are for my student; anxiety and depression.. bully just gets talked to in mediation, as if it's conflict which it isn't.
Submitted by parent on October 23, 2017

I would rate this school a good rate. It needs a lot of improvements.
Submitted by parent on August 17, 2017

Our experience at this school, especially our last year, was aweful. I have removed my son from the school and am extremely blessed. I felt lost trying to help my son and manage his education and heart. But this school beat him down and attempted to detroy his confidence and character.
Submitted by parent on March 23, 2016

The staff is experienced and stable, not a revolving door like alot of schools. You can tell administrators really support their teachers' growth and goals. Great learning opportunities for parents. Love the SELS Ms. Weinberg. Could use a little better music program!
Submitted by parent on November 04, 2014

My son is in Kindergarten at Horizon. The first week was a bit rocky with dismissal bell errors, unorganized pick up of children and a lack of communication regarding classroom location. I promptly notified the school of my concerns. I received a letter the same day addressing each of my concerns from the Vice Principal. The system is much better now, and the lines of communication have increased dramatically. The school broadcasts phone messages and emails parents if the call is not answered. Joining the PTA and building a relationship with the teacher has kept me informed. Most importantly my son is very happy and learning quickly. The school uses a Be Kind approach to teach the students Kind Behavior among students their same age and also among students in higher grade levels. My son has a buddy in a higher grade and the other students in the higher grades hi five the younger students. It's a nice form of acknowledgement and encouragement for my son. Parking could be improved and it would also be nice to have all the classes in one building instead of 2 Kinder classes being held in modular buildings. School leadership is always present at the meetings and events.
Submitted by parent on May 04, 2014

Don't let your children's self esteem or future hang in the balance of the staff at Horizon. I can't imagine having anything nice to say about this school, except the office staff is wonderful. The principal, counselor and teachers are intolerant, patronizing, unorganized and don't show much interest in the long term (or even short term) success of these kids. Six months into the school year I decided to start house hunting in other school districts to get my son out of this unhealthy environment.
Submitted by parent on April 17, 2014

I love this school!!! Its been an amazing 2yrs experience for both of my kids!!! Teachers n stuff have been too!!!!
Submitted by parent on August 19, 2013

Nice elementary school right next door to a large park. Nice neighborhoods all around with most students walking to school. Excellent teachers and high motivated administrators