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Graland Country Day School is excited and honored to join the Horizons National Program as an affiliate of Horizons Colorado.
Horizons Colorado at Graland launched in the summer of 2024. Following the Horizons National model, students enrolled in the program benefit from academic skill building, enrichment opportunities, swimming lessons, and field trips through a 6 week summer program and events throughout the year.
In its first year, Horizons Colorado at Graland served students and families in the Aurora Public Schools District in partnership with the Metro Migrant Education Program. The Horizons program also partnered with the Jewish Community Center (JCC) for enrichment activities and swimming.
To learn more about Graland joining Horizons Colorado, read the article here.
To learn more about Graland joining Horizons Colorado, read the article here.
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Meet the Team
List of 2 news stories.
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Christi James
With over 30 years of experience in education at Graland, Christi James is a passionate leader and master teacher dedicated to creating equitable opportunities for all students. As executive director of Horizons Graland, she leads initiatives that provide academic and enrichment opportunities to students and families who may not otherwise have access to these resources.Read More -
Elise de Geus
Elise de Geus is a dedicated educator and the program manager for Horizons Graland, where she is passionate about providing students in the greater Denver area with transformative, hands-on learning experiences. She holds a M.Ed in curriculum and instruction with a concentration in trauma informed practices from MSU Denver, and a bachelor’s degree in integrative biology from Michigan State University.Read More
For more information about Horizons Graland please contact Christi James at info@horizonsgraland.org
Graland Country Day School
Graland Country Day School is a private school in Denver, Colorado, serving students in preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school. Founded in Denver in 1927, Graland incorporates a rich, experiential learning approach in a traditional classroom setting, emphasizing the development of globally and socially conscious leaders who excel academically.
