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Horizon Private School Branch has a caring and inclusive ethos that encourages students to be tolerant and understanding of their differences. This ethos is reflected in the courteous behaviour of students and the respect shown between all members of the school community. Our students take part in a wealth of innovative, entrepreneurial and environmental activities. This
47 nationalities are represented in our school.
Emaraties are 61% of the population.
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Yes, we offer TIMSS, MAP, PISA, and PIRLS.
Students’ results in Grade 12 external Ministry of Education (MoE) examinations are outstanding. All students pass SAT 1 and 75% achieve scores above the world mean. Advance Placement (AP) assessment outcomes are also high. MAP tests show very good progress in all grades. Grade 12 results in external examinations AP are very good overall.
100% of our students go to university. It varies between years, however, most of our students are divided between Canada, USA, UK and UAE.
Horizon Private School Branch is committed to preparing distinguished citizens who honor their national identity, maintain personal growth, and strive for academic excellence.
Yes, homework is an integral part of our curriculum. We advise that students spend between 30 mins to an hour a day on homework.
Horizon Private School Branch ensures that students are engaged in physical activity through:
1. Conducting well planned PE classes.
2. Organizing in school sports events during breaks
3. Engaging the students in school teams practices
4. Engaging the students in local sports events
5. Providing after school sports activity programs
Horizon Private School Branch promotes healthy lifestyles through:
1. Encouraging parents to send healthy food with their children
2. Raising the awareness among our students to the importance of sports and healthy eating habits in life
3. Providing the students with a variety of extra-curricular physical activities
4. Adding one additional PE lesson to the schedules few years ago
Horizon Private School Branch promotes healthy eating through:
1. Checking the lunchboxes frequently for healthy food
2. Participating in ERGA week, where they had tips about the vitamins and where they can find it
3. Creating events that corresponds to healthy eating and healthy habits like Green Day
4. Making sure the school canteen provides the students with a variety of healthy meals
5. Preparing ”Healthy food sales” to promote healthy food
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7:30 AM - 3:15 PM
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Parents are provided with feedback on progress and attainment thought the following means:
1. ClassDojo
2. Progress Reports
3. School Management System
We have 2 Parent-Teacher Meetings a year. In addition to an Open House at the beginning of the year. Parents can schedule in meetings with the teachers during the week.
French
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Yes, we have started the process of supporting the Gifted & Talented.
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We can offer support to those children with minor to moderate learning needs.
Our Learning Support Unit deals with a variety of learning needs.
We do have a social worker that deals with emotional needs of students.
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Yes, we welcome parents to participate in a variety of activities and events throughout the year.
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Our professional development plan is created with parents in mind.
Horizon Private School Branch is a Best of school, a ranking determined by parent surveys on the site. It can be found in the following Best of rankings:
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