Horizons

Reaching Personal, Behavioral & Academic Goals

Academic, Therapeutic, and Transition Services

The middle and high school academic programs are designed to meet the requirements of the county curricula.

To meet the needs of the younger students, the middle school program is tailored to provide a strong foundation as they are preparing for their transition to high school. The high school program allows students the opportunity to earn credits and to receive a Maryland or District of Columbia high school diploma or Certificate of Program Completion.

The Pathways School – Horizons

4600 Powder Mill Road, Suite 100
Beltsville, MD 20705
301-595-3483

Academic, Therapeutic, and Transition Services

The middle and high school academic programs are designed to meet the requirements of the county curricula.

To meet the needs of the younger students, the middle school program is tailored to provide a strong foundation as they are preparing for their transition to high school. The high school program allows students the opportunity to earn credits and to receive a Maryland or District of Columbia high school diploma or Certificate of Program Completion.

The Pathways School – Horizons

4600 Powder Mill Road, Suite 100, Beltsville, MD 20705
301-595-3483

Integrates academic, therapeutic, and transition services for up to 36 students in grades 6 through 12 with emotional and behavioral disabilities.

Course Offerings

Instruction is tailored to promote learning at one’s ability level.

Both the middle and high school programs provide a supportive, structured environment which concentrates on increasing the student’s realization of personal, behavioral and academic goals.

Students receive related services through a structured therapy program, which is integral to facilitating both the students’ academic and behavioral progress. Therapeutic services focus on helping students acquire and apply skills that will enable them to transition to the next phase of their lives.

The Pathways School Program Services

Course Offerings

Instruction is tailored to promote learning at one’s ability level.

Both the middle and high school programs provide a supportive, structured environment which concentrates on increasing the student’s realization of personal, behavioral and academic goals.

Students receive related services through a structured therapy program, which is integral to facilitating both the students’ academic and behavioral progress. Therapeutic services focus on helping students acquire and apply skills that will enable them to transition to the next phase of their lives.

Integrates academic, therapeutic, and transition services for up to 36 students in grades 6 through 12 with emotional and behavioral disabilities.

The Pathways School Program Services

INSTRUCTION

  • State Approved Curriculum
  • Diploma & Certificate Options
  • Individualized Instructional Support
  • Hands-on Learning
  • Remedial & Life Skills
  • Specialized Interventions
  • Integrated Technology & SMART Boards
  • Community-Based Experiences
  • Web-Based Student Grading
  • Restorative Practices

THERAPEUTIC & RELATED SERVICES

  • Individual & Group Therapy
  • Specialized Support Groups
  • Family Support Services
  • Social Skills Counseling
  • Individualized Behavior Management
  • Mindfulness Education
  • Collaboration With Community Agencies
  • Right Response Restraint-free Crisis Management
  • Alternative Therapies
  • Speech & Occupational Therapy
  • Trauma-Sensitive Environment

TRANSITION

  • Self-Advocacy Skills
  • Vocational Assessment
  • Career Exploration
  • Job Development & Coaching
  • Volunteer & Competitive Employment
  • Internships

  • Pre-ETS
  • Young Entrepreneurship Program
  • Approved SAT and ASVAB testing site
  • Post-Secondary Linkages With:

    • Colleges and Universities
    • Vocational and Technology Colleges
    • Potential Employers
    • Adult Service Agencies

To supplement these program services, Pathways offers student activities such as: team sports, arts and music, outdoor education, and service learning opportunities. In keeping with the Pathways mission, family activities are integrated into the school programs and include award presentations, holiday luncheons, and parent education workshops.

INSTRUCTION

  • State Approved Curriculum
  • Diploma & Certificate Options
  • Individualized Instructional Support
  • Hands-on Learning
  • Remedial & Life Skills
  • Specialized Interventions
  • Integrated Technology & SMART Boards
  • Community-Based Experiences
  • Web-Based Student Grading
  • Restorative Practices

THERAPEUTIC & RELATED SERVICES

  • Individual & Group Therapy
  • Specialized Support Groups
  • Family Support Services
  • Social Skills Counseling
  • Individualized Behavior Management
  • Mindfulness Education
  • Collaboration With Community Agencies
  • Right Response Restraint-free Crisis Management
  • Alternative Therapies
  • Speech & Occupational Therapy
  • Trauma-Sensitive Environment

TRANSITION

  • Self-Advocacy Skills
  • Vocational Assessment
  • Career Exploration
  • Job Development & Coaching
  • Volunteer & Competitive Employment
  • Internships
  • Pre-ETS
  • Young Entrepreneurship Program
  • Approved SAT and ASVAB testing site
  • Post-Secondary Linkages With:

    • Colleges and Universities
    • Vocational and Technology Colleges
    • Potential Employers
    • Adult Service Agencies

To supplement these program services, Pathways offers student activities such as: team sports, arts and music, outdoor education, and service learning opportunities. In keeping with the Pathways mission, family activities are integrated into the school programs and include award presentations, holiday luncheons, and parent education workshops.

We believe our students can change and take charge of their lives.

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