The Horizon Prep Lioncast: Classical Education in San Diego and Rancho Santa Fe, California

Dianne Tag and Laiah Blue stop in to talk about First Grade at Horizon Prep.

Dianne and Laiah have both been at Horizon Prep for many years. Before she became a First Grade teacher, Laiah was a running and athletics coach at the school.

Amoung the topic we discuss: What can parents and students expect from First Grade at Horizon Prep? What is the homework load like? What field trips do First Grade go on? How can we as parents set our kids up for success?

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Mary Flo Ridley will be the speaker at our PTF meeting on Thursday, January 25th. The meeting starts at 8:45 in the Lion's Den Gym on the Horizon Prep campus. Admission is free and all are invited.

We are starting a three-part series entitled "Difficult Conversations". For many parents, the most difficult conversation they can have with their kids is the "Birds and the Bees".

Mary Flo talks with Will about the best age to have "The Talk" with your kids, how to do it without embarrassment for the parent or the child, and how to approach it if you've made mistakes in your life that you don't want your children to repeat. Mary Flo says "It's not about you and your past. It's about your children and their future".

Don't forget: PTF Meeting on Thursday, January 25th at 8:45 am

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Tamara Cupples and Lindsey Cunningham stop by to talk about the Kindergarten program at Horizon Prep.

We talk about how to tell when your child is ready for Kindergarten, the fun events Kindergarten gets to do, and how to set up your new Kindergarten student for success.

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Dr. Konsmo and the directors of the Grammar, Logic, and Rhetoric Schools give a sneak peek at what's ahead in 2018.

Matt Davis is the Director of the Schools of Logic and Rhetoric. Abby Mayall is the Director of the School of Grammar. They let us know what 2018 holds for their grade levels.

Dr. Konsmo is the Head of Schools for Horizon Prep. He gives us a glimpse into the future of what HP is looking toward in the new year.

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Maggie McMahon joins us to talk about the Grammar and Logic School music programs. This is the first year at Horizon Prep for Mrs. McMahon and she is already making an impact on the lives of the students.

We talk about the character students can develop through music and band, such as bravery, patience, striving for excellence and the importance of teamwork.

You can see Maggie at work every Monday and Friday, right after drop-off at Praise and Worship with the Kindergarten through 5th Graders. It's only about 10-12 minutes and you'll be out of there by 8:45.

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Susan Ferrari joins us to talk about the options available for families seeking financial aid or assistance with tuition.

There are options available from short term help for families going through an emergency to a special award for high school students that demonstrate a remarkable level of leadership among their peers, and other options in between.

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This Thursday, November 30th is the Horizon Prep Christmas Boutique!

Jodi Battle joins us with a sneak preview of the vendors and some gift ideas for your family members.

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Andrea Needham joins us to talk about the College application process and how Horizon Prep comes alongside the students and the families and helps them in the process.

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Today we talk about building confidence in the students at Horizon Prep through the Musical Theatre program.

Bruce Gearhart is the director of The Music Man Jr., the latest production from the Horizon Prep Musical Theatre department. Bruce talks about the show and how the students can be a part of it, as well as the benefits they can expect by working in a musical theatre production.

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Mark and Jeff Coons are brothers with kids who are students at Horizon Prep. This year the School of Rhetoric has started an Investment Club with $100,000 of real money donated to the school for this purpose.

That seed money will be invested by the members of the Investment Club. Mark and Jeff will offer guidance, but the decisions will be made by the students. Half of the profits generated will go back into the fund. The other half will go toward needs of the school, with the students having a voice toward where it is spent.

For more information on the investment club contact Susan Ferrari at [email protected].

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