Summary

General Info

Parent #1
I love everything about it! I just finished observing my child in class, and I am tickled with all that she is learning. I was so impressed by how busy all the children kept themselves and how calm the class was. I also was really pleased to see how well the teacher interacted with the children and how she spoke quietly and stayed joyful all day.

Parent #2
Both of my daughters have excelled. My daughter who attended Far Horizons for 3 years has transitioned to public school because we relocated out of Georgia. She still talks about missing her teachers and friends at Far Horizons. She has tested into the gifted program for 4th, 5th and 6th grade. The Director of the school is very passionate about her work with the children. She believes in taking them as far as they can go. She challenges them on any level. The children respond very well to her and have a lot of respect for her. Academically, the performance of the majority of the students is exceptional. They are all working at least one or two grades ahead of their expected performance for their age level. Some minor draw backs, there is no PTO of sort but she maintains an open door policy. She could also use an administrator to handle those types of matters. It is a small school which has its advantages and disadvantages.

Parent #3
I felt that the teacher(s) there were very cold and unfriendly toward me AND my child. They discouraged me from even asking for feedback, reporting to me only their dissatisfaction with my child. This was absolutely the MOST high-handed, cold, arrogant school administration I've ever encountered--completely out of bounds for a podunk like Albany.

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

The children at Far Horizons are encouraged to explore, investigate, and fulfill their natural curiosity about the world around them. Under the careful guidance of our teachers, children develop at their own pace in a stimulating and nurturing environment. They experience school as an adventure - one that inspires a lifetime of learning and discovery.

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

When you walk into a Far Horizons classroom, the first thing you notice is that everyone is busy. There is a variety of activity in the classroom as well as a great deal of movement.

One child is counting beads on a hundred chain labeling each group of ten; others are working together on a puzzle map of South America. A child sits in a rocking chair as she reads to herself. Nearby, several children are working independently with the moveable alphabet, spelling phonetic words and sentences. Still others are working on practical life and sensorial activities such as table washing, sewing, mirror polishing, and sound cylinders. Over in the corner of the room, a teacher introduces new language activity to a small group of children.

Each child is engaged with an activity of choice. He will complete the activity cycle, and then may continue using the material as long as it holds his interest. When he is finished, he will return the material to the shelf and select another.

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Quality of Teaching

Home School Connection

Discipline, Health and Safety

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Application & Admissions

Kindergarten Placement & Tips