I have had two children enrolled at FHM since 2003 The school was started at 20th and Youngfield and moved to a corporate center on rt 40 in Golden (near Kohls) a few years later. For us, the school gives us all of the positive elements of a Montessori education with the testing and lessons in place
... Read more to meet academic expectations. A proper Montessori environment requires an organized, structured environment supplied by adults to enable children to access the materials and lessons needed to be self-motivated learners. Free Horizon provides this beautiful and supportive environment. During conferences, the teachers seem well aware of the students needs and how to meet them. The students are given PE, Art, Music and Spanish and the school offers after school enrichment programs with a fee. Including sports camp, choir, band, pottery, etc. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/04/09
We were at the school for a number of years and left this year, even though I feel it is very hard on kids to switch to a new school, there were just to many problems for us to stay. The teachers we had were great, but the problems we had with the administration, and getting the kids the services
... Read more I believe they were entitled too became a battle. I don't believe I was the only on with this problem as the IEP rates dropped dramatically. Also of concern is two or three head teachers have left in the middle of the year the last few years, and a lot of the kids friends and teachers have chosen not to return. There was also very limited communication from the school about my kids. Problems went on for months before I was notified, despite talking to the staff regularly. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/22/09
Awesome school. I switched my daughters from the regular public schools to FHM
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Posted by a parent on 08/20/09
I am currently in the seventh grade at one of the top middle schools in the state and was so unprepared for such hard work after attending FHM for six years it's unbelievable. Everything was unsatisfactory and nothing about this school prepares you for what's ahead in middle school.
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Posted by a student on 05/25/09
Our son has been at Free Horizon for two years, and we are extremely pleased with the school. Not only has he made great strides academically, he has also learned how to work as an individual and in teams. Most importantly he is learning to treat others with respect. In a Montessori environment, the
... Read more curriculum is catered to each child, and I have been truly impressed with his teacher's ability to accomplish this. We look forward to many more years at Free Horizon! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/18/09
I'm sorry that one parent was so disappointed with FHM. We too have been there since the beginning and believe our children have received an excellent education. Our new Head of School has raised the standards and expectations of the teachers, students and parents. FHM provides a peaceful, nurturing
... Read more learning environment. If there are problems, I have always addressed them with the appropriate individuals and they have been resolved. Please take the time to tour the school, meet the teachers, talk to parents and make your own decision about what is best for your child. Also check out FHM's website to see what is going on. We feel blessed to have such a wonderful school for our children to attend! Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/28/08
This is our 4th year at Free Horizon and we are so pleased with our new principal, new facility, and wonderful staff. I have 3 children at the school and they are thriving in their respective classrooms. Although FHM is a public school, my children receive the academic excellence of a private school.
... Read more In addition, they are learning to be responsible, independent and self motivated as well as respectful of themselves, their environment and each other. My family loves FHM and recommends it highly. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/08/07
I transferred my child here after years in our neighborhood school, frustrated with teaching to the lowest common demoninator. The classes are small (1:15 max), and the Montessori philosophy allows the kids to explore (with guidance) academically and socially. I love that the homework here is truly
... Read more the childs, not the parents. The environment fosters respect, responsibility, and love of learning. The curriculum seems truly integrated, and they appeal to every learning style, so the kids can 'get it' whatever way they process it best. If you're looking for a better way, you'll find it here! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/11/07
Both of my children attend Free Horizon Montessori, and we are very happy with their academics. The teachers are dedicated, and communicative. The CSAP scores show school-wide marked improvement over prior years, and the new principal has wrought such positive change in the short time she has been
... Read more with us. Music, Art, Spanish, and PE are available as part of the Montessori curriculum. The new facility is huge, with space for growth. Parent involvement is very high, and is part of what makes this school successful for the children. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/24/06
Both my children attended Free Horizon last year. We were extremely pleased with the teaching staff, our children's progress, and the community of parents we meet through the school. In response to an earlier comment, perspective parents should know that the school now has a new and very capable principal,
... Read more a new, just renovated, spacious facility, and the previous staff problems have been resolved with the addition of new creative and dedicated teachers. Read less
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Golden schools — Free Horizon Montessori School is located at 581 Conference Place, Golden CO 80401. 581 Conference Place is in the 80401 ZIP code in Golden, CO The school district for Free Horizon Montessori School is the Jefferson County School District R - 1. Free Horizon Montessori School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 6.
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