Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks is located in the heart of Marion Oaks. We are a unique school in many ways. Horizon Academy is a fifth grade through eighth grade facility. The availability of fifth graders on our campus allows us to better prepare fifth graders for the transition to middle school.

     Horizon Academy is a Title I school. We use our Title I funding for additional paraprofessionals to work in small groups in our classrooms. We use Title I funds to offer after school tutoring and homework help. In addition, we supply each student with a binder to assist in organization of academic materials. The binder includes an agenda planner to assist parents to know the work students are tending to in class and as homework.

     We have a tremendous faculty. In the past five years, three of our Horizon teachers have been recognized by the Marion County Public Schools and the Public Education Foundation, as Golden Apple Teachers, or top five teachers in the district. In addition, last year we also were recognized by Marion County Public Schools and the Public Education Foundation with a top five Support Employee of the Year. We are very proud of the personnel of Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks as they serve our students and families.

     Horizon Academy maintains a unique middle school schedule which includes Hawk Hour, an activity period mid-day, allowing students opportunities to participate in clubs such as Future Farmers of America, Future Business Leaders of America, Health Occupation Student Association, and more. In addition, during Hawk Hour, students can participate in Pep Band, Mythology, Aquaculture, Hydroponics, Debate Team, Journalism, Math Assistance, and many other activities. These activities can offer real world application to their current in-class studies plus leadership development.

     Our students also excel outside of the classroom. Horizon Academy offers competitive sports programs in cross country, volleyball, basketball, and track and field. Students learn a foundation in not only skills for competition but also the benefit of team sportsmanship.

     Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks is a unique school and environment. Our focus is on student achievement and preparing each to be successful in high school. We are proud to be the Horizon Hawks.

Let's Work Together

Reading and learning are fun and it is so important for our students to feel like they are just as successful as they want to be. Parents are invited to come to our Parent Resource Room and borrow wonderful teaching tools to get your child motivated in school. We have games, activities, and books that can be checked out to assist in different subject areas. Visit our Parent Resource Room available to our parents every afternoon from 2:30 to 4:30. Or contact our Parent Liaison for further information.

Parent Participation

All parents are encouraged to be involved with the school by joining either or both of our parent organizations.

The School Advisory Council (SAC) meeting will be held quarterly at 5:30pm in the Media Center at Horizon. This organization is required by the state legislature and will include oversight of some school funds.

The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) will follow the SAC meeting quarterly at 6:30pm. This organization assists the school through fundraising activities and volunteering.

For specific dates of these meetings refer to our webpage calendar as well as our monthly newsletter.

We hope you will want to be a part of these organizations and an active member of the Horizon Academy family and look forward to seeing you there!

Dress Code

Horizon Academy is a uniform dress code school. All students follow our dress code daily. The dress code was established through the school board prior to Horizon opening its doors to students. This dress code was voted on and approved by School Advisory Council, parents and the school board. We also maintain a dress code supply closet to assist families in need

Please read the Horizon Uniform Dress Code policy for more information. For illustrations of the dress code, please review the Horizon Academy Dress Code Uniform Presentation.