As the student sees the reasoning, it becomes easier to piece together the parts of the puzzle of the universe in order to eventually create a clearly defined picture for themselves.

As the picture unfolds, the student becomes ready to reach out and assert themself as their own person. Their peer group has in the past given them trust, approval and security. It remains important that the student understand that the group is a secure one and that as they go out on their own, they always have the stability of the group to rely on. Essentially they will grow to understand the wonderfulness of self-discovery and the security of those who care.

Standing on the threshold of adulthood, a child has undergone a variety of changes, leading them to their current position. They have met the challenge of the preschooler by creating an acceptable order for themself.

From there they assume the role of a youngster thirsty to understand the reasoning behind all that they have touched in the world and have come to understand the importance others play in the successful living of their own life. They now stand ready to prepare themself for the role that they will assume in adult life.

Continued work in the #7 Montessori environment will help assure them of meeting with success. Ultimately, they will be able to more clearly see their position. As they gain continued and more specialized work in academic subjects, they will see how their knowledge helps to more precisely define their view of the world and the role they will play in it. Perhaps the most important revelation they will now come to understand is the fact that they indeed have a choice in determining the role they will play and the contributions they will make in the world. They must see the significance of classroom knowledge and the part it plays in the total picture.

This they will come to understand by being put in touch with their actual environment by the use of community resources and relevant aids. They must be aware that they have something important to contribute to the betterment of the world. At Far Horizons, the school, the teacher, the student and the family all play integral roles in the educational process. The school's job is to provide a quality learning environment complete with a relevant and meaningful curriculum.

The teacher has the challenge of getting to know each of their students as a unique individual and providing appropriate academic work to challenge specific talents and abilities. The student too learns of their responsibility in the learning process. It is the student's job to complete assignments in a timely and accurate manner.

The self-esteem that comes from going the extra mile, pushing a little bit harder, going beyond what is easy to achieve, what may once have been thought to be unachievable, provides the student with the confidence to believe that, through work, their dreams and goals are attainable.

The final link, and one of the most important, is the role of the family in a student's education. By supporting the work of the school and the teachers, by encouraging their child to be the best that they can be, they are not only ensuring a quality education for their child, but also that their child be moving toward a future filled with unlimited possibilities.

Beyond the Basic Curriculum:

Recognizing the importance of going beyond the fundamental academics, the curriculum is rounded out with classes in music, dance, foreign language and physical education.

Music classes are a regular part of all students' education and encompass both theory and practice. Various styles of music are explored, students are encouraged to compose original works, and are given to opportunity to hear live performances by professional musicians. The basic knowledge acquired in class provides students with a solid foundation to explore their musical interests privately, if they so desire.

Dance classes are a part of each classes' curriculum. Movement, coordination, and spatial awareness are stressed in younger classrooms. For the older student dance is explored through current music, providing the students with an opportunity to discover the fun and creativity of movement in a a supportive environment.

All students have classes in foreign language, providing them with an opportunity to learn to speak, read and write the language at an optimal time in their development for the acquisition of a second language.

All classrooms are equipped with computers and students are encouraged to work on the computer to both reinforce basic academic skills as well as to explore the potential of this technology.

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