Here is an update on our schedule as of 3/25/20:

Dear New Horizons School Family,

Hope this email finds you all in good health. Today the Alameda County Office of Education in conjunction with six other counties has made the decision to extend school closures until May 1, 2020, to slow the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19).   

My main goal is to continue providing education to our students until the end of the school year. We are aware of the challenges our families are facing in working from home while having to help your students adjust to Online/Distance learning. This crisis has led the way to a unique new educational partnership between our families and our teachers. As we extend our school closure until May 1st, we will continue with our Distance Learning platform and our packet pick-ups from the school.  

As you may know, tuition is a significant part of our operations, and a loss of income will of course negatively impact our bottom line which will affect our ability to maintain our staff. We have received questions regarding the process for handling tuition payments. We ask that those families who need assistance to please contact either me or Ms. Angela directly to discuss a plan moving forward. 

As you know, we are planning to move to our new location this summer. Our goal is to be fully operational for the start of the 2020-21 school year. Maintaining the financial stability of the school is imperative in keeping that goal alive. Over the course of this school year, I have been heartened by the way in which our school community has pulled together to achieve our fundraising goals. I want to thank you all for your efforts! 

We miss seeing the children and families and can’t wait to resume our normal schedule. It was so refreshing, after two weeks of sheltering in place to see some of our families and students on Tuesday for the Packet Pick-up. We appreciate your patience and understanding while we come up to speed with this new unprecedented reality that not only affects our community but the nation. 

New Horizons School 

510.574.7017