Horizons at SCH Academy

Save the date | Horizons Giving Day!

Wednesday, May 15

Mark your calendars because on May 15, we're rallying together for an extraordinary cause—transforming lives through education! At Horizons at SCH, we believe every child deserves access to enriching summer learning experiences regardless of their circumstances. But we can't do it alone. That's where YOU come in!

By joining us on Horizons Giving Day, you're not just making a donation. You're lighting the path for 60 eager young minds, empowering them to thrive and excel. Your support isn't just a one-time gesture; it's an investment in the future of our community. Together, we're not just changing lives; we're building a legacy of opportunity and growth that will last for years to come.

about horizons

Horizons at SCH offers a high-quality, hands-on learning experience outside of the traditional school year to support academic achievement and healthy youth development. Now in its fourth year, the program serves over 60 rising first, second, third, and fourth-grade students. Horizons students experience a full day of learning opportunities, including literacy, math, STEM, and enrichment activities such as field trips, hiking, and instructional swimming. Students also receive breakfast, lunch, and snacks at no cost.

The Henry H. Houston Elementary School in Mt. Airy and Springside Chestnut Hill Academy established a partnership in the summer of 2021 to bring a branch of the nationally recognized Horizons program to the SCH campus.

Established in 1964, Horizons is a national network of 60+ tuition-free summer programs that deliver high-quality academic and enrichment support for students from under-resourced communities. Students begin Horizons the summer after Kindergarten and return each summer through 8th Grade.

Horizons at SCH Interest Form

If you're interested in applying for the Horizons at SCH summer 2024 program, please complete the form below and select "Student Application Information for Summer 2024". Once you submit, you will be hearing from our Site Director. Questions? Please email horizons@sch.org.

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Back-to-School Supply Drive

As we gear up for the upcoming summer session, we are launching a Back-to-School Supply Drive to ensure that our 60 incoming students have the necessary tools for success. We have created a wish list featuring essential items such as backpacks, water bottles, and school supply kits. Each student will receive all three of these items, setting them up for a positive and prepared start to the 24-25 school year.

With your support, we can continue to provide our incredible scholars with the resources they need to succeed.

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SCH Horizons Board Members

Horizons at SCH Board Members

Gerri Allen
Yolanda Banks
JoAnn Chapman
Gail Detweiler
Jason Delp
Delvin Dinkins
Juliet Fajardo
Rachele Foley
Emily Hawkins, Board Chair
Haneef Hill
Keisha Jordan
Lynne Kaplan
Sara Lapham
Mairi Luce, Fundraising Chair
Tasha Martin-Peters
Jillian Moskovitz
Heather Palmer
Kenyatta Patterson, Site Director
Kris Powell
Geoffrey Sasso
Laurene Topping
Dana Walters

Board Observers

Lauren Mahoney, Horizons of Greater Philadelphia Executive Director
Brooke Mattingly, Assistant Director of Development
Karen Tracy, Director of Marketing and Communications
Douglas Wainwright, Head of Lower School

Horizons Giving Day Success

Meet our Site Director | Kenyatta Patterson

Kenyatta Patterson, 4th grade teacher, Horizons Site Director

Kenyatta Patterson, Site Director for Horizons at SCH Academy

Kenyatta Patterson joined SCH in the summer of 2021 working as a reading specialist for the inaugural Horizons program. In August of 2021, she moved to the role of 4th-grade girls homeroom teacher at SCH. During the search for the Horizons at SCH site director, it became clear that Patterson’s contributions to the Horizons program, her record of success both prior to joining SCH and as a full-time member of the school’s faculty, and her passion for the Horizon's mission would be invaluable. The position requires both an administrator who implements the program and a recognized leader who will connect all the Horizons at SCH constituencies—the Board, Horizons national and regional leadership, Horizons students and their families, partner schools, teachers, volunteers, founders, and aligned community organizations.

Patterson holds a bachelor’s in education from Temple University where she studied early childhood and elementary education. She also holds a Master of Education from Eastern University where she focused on multicultural education. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Education in educational leadership with a certification in supervision and administration. She has over 10 years of experience in education.

Patterson will continue her role as a full-time teacher in SCH’s Lower School in addition to her role as site director.

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2023 Impact Report

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Horizons at SCH | Summer 2022