2026 ADMISSIONS:
PREPARE YOUR CHILD FOR SUCCESS
Admissions to Horizons at Greens Farms Academy and
Horizons at Sacred Heart University for the 2026 program year
opens on December 1, 2025, and closes on February 15, 2026.
Please read the information below before
proceeding with the application.
Horizons GFA and Horizons SHU help students in PreK through 8th grade build critical academic and social-emotional skills that foster motivation and confidence, enabling them to thrive and achieve in school, graduate from high school, pursue post-secondary education, and build a career of their choice.
Admission is by application only.
Income limits apply, and applicants are required
to show proof of income with federal tax returns.
Horizons programs partner with students and their families to maximize educational outcomes by emphasizing academics and social-emotional learning while providing exposure to a wide variety of social, cultural, and recreational enrichment experiences for students from kindergarten through college.
These Horizons programs each offer a six-week, full-day summer program for students from late June to early August. Students focus on academics, social-emotional learning, and enrichment activities. Transportation and meals are included. Students receive individualized attention in small-group settings to maximize their impact. Full attendance is required. School-year activities are offered as well.
Each spring, Horizons GFA and Horizons Sacred Heart admit new students into their programs as openings occur. Programming is free; families pay only an annual registration fee of $30. The Horizons program you apply to for your child depends on the school your child currently attends.
Who is eligible to apply?
- Admission is by application only. Families must meet income eligibility guidelines to qualify.
- Students must reside in Bridgeport and currently attend one of the schools listed below.
- Students who attend school in another town and reside in Bridgeport are not eligible to apply for either program.
- Students who attend school in Bridgeport but reside in another town are not eligible to apply.
- We seek students who are motivated to improve academic performance, whose parents are committed to and excited about the opportunity to form a long-term partnership to help their child build the academic and social-emotional skills required to succeed in school and complete their post-secondary education.
- The applicant’s family must be willing to submit proof of residency and income.
Horizons Affiliate Partner Schools
Below is a list of the Bridgeport partner schools for each Horizons program.
Each affiliate admits only students from their partner schools.*
*Exception: applicants who are siblings of current Horizons students
Horizons GFA Partner Schools
For Students Currently in Grades PreK-8
Achievement First
Beardsley School
Black Rock School
Bridge Academy
Capital Harbor Prep
Classical Studies
Columbus School
Curiale School
Edison School
Geraldine Claytor
Hall School
High Horizons Magnet
Jettie Tisdale
Multicultural Magnet
Park City Prep
Roosevelt School
Thomas Hooker
Waltersville School
Wilbur Cross
Horizons GFA admits students in grades PreK-8.
NOTE: PreK students must be enrolling in Kindergarten at a Bridgeport public school in Fall 2026 to qualify.
Horizons SHU Partner Schools
For Students Currently in Grades K-8
Adam J. Lewis Academy
Barnum
Blackham
Bryant School
Cesar Batalla
Discovery Magnet
Dunbar School
Geraldine Johnson
Great Oaks Charter
Hallen School
John Winthrop
Luis Muñoz Marin
Madison School
New Beginnings
Park City Magnet
Read School
Six to Six Magnet
St. Andrew
St. Ann
St. Augustine
St. Raphael
Horizons SHU admits students in in grades PreK-8.
NOTE: PreK students must be enrolling in Kindergarten at a Bridgeport public or parochial school in Fall 2026 to qualify.
Questions? Contact your applicant’s Horizons affiliate:
Horizons GFA
Email: mrutledge@gfacademy.org (English)
lsanchez@gfacademy.org (Spanish)
