We have been enrolled since 1998. My kids are happy, safe, and learning. We send our children there to get an education and they are getting that!
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Posted by a parent on 09/07/09
My daughter has attended Wider Horizons for the past two years. We couldn't be happier with the progress she has made. We love how this school encourages her to do better and achieve more (public school had her wait until everybody caught up). This school is not for everyone though. If you are looking
... Read more to make your child a sports star or homecoming queen you need to look elsewhere. This school's focus is strictly on education. We don't mind, as we provide our daughter with extracurricular activities and allow the school to do what we pay them to do. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/26/09
I had 3 children that attended Wider Horizons from 2004 through 2009. All 3 are straight A students. We could not get a report card for the oldest child (High School Merit Scholar). We could not get an accurate transcript in 5 attempts (incorrect classes listed, incorrect FDOE class codes, and incorrect
... Read more grades). The owner and his wife run the school. There is no board to escalate issues to. Owner refuses to allow teachers to write recommendations for students. Owner will not administer gifted tests provided by the county. I attempted to rectify the issues, but was told we were unreasonable. We left. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/19/09
WHS has it's good and bad points. The school is small and safe and the teachers in the lower grades (PK-2) are wonderful. Unfortunately, that's where it stops. The Montessori principles are not taught after the 2nd grade and some of the teachers need to be re-evaluated on the way they teach and not
... Read more be so arrogant. There also is a lack of parent involvement and parent -teacher communication. If you are looking for a great Montessori school I would try Countryside Montessori School in Pasco County. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/02/09
Our children attended WHS for 3 years. Despite the Maglios politics and not wanting to change the school-even if it would make things better for the students and boost teacher morale-I believed they had gotten a great education. I was wrong, and unfortunately my children are behind academically when
... Read more they transfered to their new schools. There are some great teachers there, but some of the teachers are abusive to the students and need to be let go. My children are now on the right track and have plans of attending an Ivy-league university instead of the local community college which many of the WHS students end up attending. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/29/09
Wider Horizons is an excellent school. I could never say enough about the Principal and his dedicated teachers. My three children have an amazing place to learn and grow up to be intelligent, responsible, caring people. I never worry about negative influences that plague other schools. Wider Horizons
... Read more was a dream come true for my family. If your looking for a school that offers academic excellence and a safe nuturing environment you must inquire about Wider Horizons Montessori/College Preparatory School. We are very fortunate that Dr. Maglio and Mrs. Maglio began a school that should be a role model to all schools. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/25/09
My children have attended WHS since 2001 and I could not be more pleased. They are happy to go to school every morning and would stay until the school closed in the evening if I would leave them. I am thrilled with the education they are receiving. The discipline is firm yet fair. Dr. and Mrs. Maglio
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Posted by a parent on 04/16/09
I have no regrets sending my 2 childen to WHS. Even if my family has to make some sacrifices to afford the school, it's worth it. The school maximizes a child's learning potential and I am so impressed on how much my kindergartener has learned in just a few months. He started in one of the magnet schools
... Read more this school year for about 2 1/2 months. He was not learning anything academically because all their lessons seemed to be for preschoolers. In just a week at WHS, I saw progress. I highly recommend this school as I believe they can bring out the best of any child. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/25/09
My children attend Wider Horizons School. I am pleased with the academic strides they have made. The faculty is outstasnding including Dr. and Mrs. Maglio. I find this school is a great fit for my family. The work can be challenging but what a sense of accomplishment the children get when they complete
... Read more the assignments. This is a well run school. The students are treated as individuals. We are fortunate to have this school in Hernando county. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/25/08
Our daughter started WHS in sept 07 and is doing absolutly fantastic we love the school and teachers,Dr and Mrs Magglio are great and care very much how the children are doing in school.Our daughter is so happy here at WHS it has taught her so much we no we made the right choice. Mr and Mrs Anthony Gurino
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Spring Hill schools — Wider Horizons School is located at 4060 Castle Ave, Spring Hill FL 34609. 4060 Castle Ave is in the 34609 ZIP code in Spring Hill, FL Wider Horizons School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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