
Coming up on the Horizon
Family Newsletter 10/25/24
A Credential College representative will be here on Thursday, October 31st
Credential College at Metro is designed for students who choose not to attend traditional college. The courses consist of skill-based, short-term training that leads to in-demand employment opportunities. Interested students should sign up with Mrs. Parker by Wednesday, October 30.
Important dates coming up on the Horizon....
- Tuesday, November 5th - NO SCHOOL FOR ALL GRADES
- Thursday, November 14th -Parent-teacher conferences from 4:00 pm-8:00 pm, no appointment is needed
- November 27th-29th -Thanksgiving break, NO SCHOOL FOR ALL GRADES
Parent teacher conferences coming up in November!
Parent Teacher Conferences
Please join us on Thursday, November 14th, for conferences from 4:00 pm-8:00 pm. Come meet our staff, teachers, and admin while checking on your student's progress. No appointment is needed.
Thursday, Nov 14, 2024, 04:00 PM
Keith Lutz Horizon High School, George B. Lake Parkway, Elkhorn, NE, USA
Please be advised that blankets are not to be worn during the school day.
- If your student chooses to have a blanket on the way to and from school, it needs to remain in their backpack during the school day. If you need assistance with warm clothes, please reach out to our School Social Worker, Abby Bjornsen.
2024 Horizon Suicide Awareness Lesson Parent Letter
October is Bullying Awareness Month
Parents play a key role in preventing and responding to bullying.
Observe your child for signs they might be being bullied;
Teach your child how to handle bullying through cultivating emotional and interpersonal skills;
Set boundaries and monitor technology;
Report bullying to media platforms, schools, and police as needed.
September Student of the Month
Information for Families
- Click on this spreadsheet to donate to our teacher's wishlist.
We appreciate you supporting us
Order your grads cap and gown!
Please click here to order from School Tradition's Omaha. All orders must be made online. We encourage our students to attend their home school graduation at the end of the year with Millard North, South, and West.
Millard South Graduation- May 24th, 9:00 am
Millard West Graduation- May 24th, 1:00 pm
Millard North Graduation May 24th, 5:00 pm
The free/reduced meal application is now live on the MPS website:
The free/reduced meal application is now live on the MPS website:
1. Please go to https://www.mpsomaha.org/
2. Click on the “Departments” box: https://www.mpsomaha.org/departments
3. Scroll down to the “Food Services” tab and click on it
4. Click on the “Free & Reduced Application Information” tab and select the language version you prefer.
Maintaining an Enrollment at Horizon
Students must…
- Pass 50% of their classes every term
- If they do not, your student will have one term to pass 3 out of their 4 classes to maintain their spot.
- Maintain good attendance
- If they are not, a meeting will be held to discuss their attendance.
Open Campus
Open Campus is a privilege for juniors and seniors attending Horizon. Open campus is reserved for students who meet the following qualifications to be in good standing each week.
1. The student must be passing all classes with a 68.5% or higher.
2. The student must be in good attendance. This means the student has missed less than 10% of instructional minutes for the week.
3. The student must have good behavior. This means no major behavior infractions.
4. JUNIOR PARENTS: If you student meets the below qualifications they may go to lunch with your permission. Please complete this form to indicate that you would like them to be able to leave for lunch if they qualify.
Please do not call your student out if they do not qualify. We need your partnership to support your student.
Thank you for your assistance.
If you have questions regarding any information in this mailing, please call 402-715-8468. Have a fantastic weekend.
Sincerely,
Dr. Emili Brosnan
Principal
Mr. Antonio Gonzalez
Assistant Principal