Horizons CIS

Congratulations Horizons for receiving a grant to create a Health Careers Pathway!

As we close down for the holidays at school, we wanted to share our appreciation, accomplishments, and updates to our new Career Technical program at Horizons.

Students successfully:

• completed the Intro to Health Care course (1 semester) and registered for college credit at LMC (we have course articulation agreements)
• experienced several work-based learning activities and site visits, including our excellent neighborhood urgent care clinic STAT-MED and Children's Hospital WC Sports Medicine Center
• visited postsecondary training sites Mt. Diablo Adult Ed CTE Programs (Surgical Technology and Medical Assisting) and Carrington College (Veterinary Science and Pharmacy Technician)
• attended HOSA Regional Leadership Conference (HOSA is a National Career Technical Student Organization--all our student members have a leadership role in Horizons' charter)
• learned Medical Math calculations through a Pediatric Dosing activity created in collaboration with Dr. Huang, Pediatrician, and practiced giving "patients" IM injections
• took vital signs and scrubbed in for surgery-- our students were taught and assessed by mentors at Mt. Diablo Adult Ed

Looking forward to spring semester, students will:

• begin the Medical Terminology course and earn even MORE college credit
• have weekly hands-on real-world experience in Health and Science
• become certified in CPR and First Aid
• train to become "Health Advocates" by visiting Saint Mary's College, complete pre/post fitness testing with the College Kinesiology Department, and attend Health trainings hosted by our own teacher Nicola and Riverview Middle School teacher partner Olivia James.
• learn, compete, and be inspired at the HOSA State Leadership Conference
• teach a workshop for middle school students as Health Advocates, facilitated by Horizons Home Study teacher Kristin
• visit more postsecondary and industry sites such as Higher Ground Chiropractic and attend Health Career Fairs
• apply for and complete mini-Internships; create Professional Portfolios filled with accomplishments and skills with our Work Experience teacher, Brenda

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Lots of fun things to do.  This page is under construction but you can see all the fun programs we have for Horizon CIS Students

At Horizons School, our mission is to prepare you to succeed in your education, graduate high school, pursue post-secondary options and become a productive citizen. 

Horizons School, including the Center for Independent Study and Home Study programs, are part of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District.  It is a fully WASC-accredited school, with California credentialed teachers and has an UC/CSU approved college preparatory program.  The standards in Horizons School meet all the requirements for graduation from the Mt. Diablo Unified School District.

Learn more about what the future holds for you:

• College Informationn

• FAFSA, Cal Grant, and Scholarship Information

• Work Experience and Job Opportunities

• .... learn more here