Frustrated, confused, in doubt, scared, and disappointed were just some of the words to describe our feelings about our son’s academic predicament prior to August 2006. Sebastian is a very bright and artistic child. We knew that with the right environment he could thrive. However, after many tutors, changes in schools and philosophies our son at age 15 was only getting further behind. He was three years behind in math and five years behind in reading. \ At a truly low point for him we were faced with the possibility that Sebastian may not finish high school. Without an education we knew that his future was grim.
All of this was about to change when we found the New Horizon Academy!
When Sebastian arrived in Texas, Joke and Sarah and the staff at New Horizon rolled up their sleeves and went to work with our son. Our disinterested young student started to get the ‘learning fever’. He began to get wins academically. We were seeing a more confident young man. With each passing month we could see differences—the young boy who was always quiet began to communicate and his wonderful personality began to show.
Now Sebastian stands very proud of himself as he graduates from high school really owning the information that he has learned. And this accomplishment is more than a piece of paper, Sebastian is truly a changed young man. He has been given the template to succeed in anything he chooses in life. He has found confidence. He is articulate. He has created positive change within himself that he thought was not possible. (We always knew it was in there!) He is truly at cause in his life and is starting college this winter!
This was possible because of the skills that Joke, Sarah and the staff at New Horizon possess and their years of experience in delivering it. We will be forever grateful for the time and energy and love that they put forth to help an ailing young soul become a confident young man. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
With all of our love,
Gabriella and Raymond Moss