Parent Portal
Welcome to the parent portal; here, you will find important information, dates, and documents required for enrollment.
Calendar of Events
- Saturday Academy Fall Session: October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 15, 22
- Summer 2026 Re-enrollment, siblings, kindergarten students Opens: November 8
- Summer 2026 Re-enrollment event for returning students, siblings, and kindergarten students: Saturday, November 15, 10:00-12:00 at Bancroft Elementary School
- Summer 2026 New student enrollment: February 1
- Saturday Academy Winter Session: January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14
- Summer 2026 Enrollment Event for new students, returning students, siblings, and kindergarten students: Saturday, February 7, 10:00-12:00 at Bancroft Elementary School
- Saturday Academy Spring Session: February 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28
- Summer 2026 Enrollment Event for new students, returning students, siblings, and kindergarten students: Saturday, March 21, 10:00-12:00 at Bancroft Elementary School
- Summer Program Begins: Monday, June 29
- Summer Program Ends: Friday, July 31
Saturday Academy
To enroll, please click here.
Enrollment: Registering for the Horizons Summer 2026 Program
A completed Horizons Salesforce application does not mean enrollment in Horizons Greater Washington. Your registration will be finalized once ALL Permission and liability forms are COMPLETED, SIGNED (by a parent or guardian and/or doctor if required), and UPLOADED to the student application. Laura Gallego, Program Recruiter, will send an email confirming that your child(ren) have been enrolled.
Step-by-Step Enrollment
To enroll in Horizons, you MUST complete the following three-step process (described below):
- Complete the REQUIRED forms below.
- Create a Horizons Salesforce Account OR Log in if you already have an account.
- Complete the application and upload the forms from Step 1.
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- Complete the REQUIRED forms below.
*Note: if your child has asthma, allergies, or requires an inhaler, please complete the documents further below. All medical forms require a doctor's signature.
- Create a Horizons Salesforce Account OR Log in if you already have an account by clicking here.
*Note: if you forgot your password, you can press forgot password and create a new password.
3. Complete the application and upload the forms from Step 1.
*Note: All forms, including medical, if needed, must be uploaded.
Important: The Horizons Salesforce completed application email does not mean that your student has been accepted into the summer program. Only once you receive an email confirmation from Laura Gallego will your students be accepted.
DC Medical Forms - ONLY needed if a student has asthma, an EpiPen, or an allergy - MUST be signed by a doctor.
- Asthma Action Plan
- Please fill out this form if your child has asthma. Must be signed by a doctor.
- Food Allergy
- Please fill out this form if your child has allergies and requires an EpiPen. Must be signed by a doctor.
MD Medical Forms - ONLY needed if a student has asthma, and EpiPen or allergy - MUST be signed by a doctor.
- MD Asthma Action Plan
- Please fill out this form if your child has asthma. Must be signed by a doctor.
- MCPS Epipen
- Please fill out this form if your child has allergies and requires an EpiPen. Must be signed by a doctor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it mandatory to have health insurance?
A: No, but it is preferred.
Q: Are siblings automatically accepted into the program?
A: Yes, with a teacher recommendation.
Q: How long is the summer program?
A: 5 weeks
Q: What are the dates?
A: June 29 - July 31
Q: Is Saturday Academy six Saturdays in the Fall, six Saturdays in the winter, and six Saturdays in the spring?
A: Yes, Saturday Academy is 18 Saturdays from 9-2 pm
Q: Where does Saturday Academy take place?
A: Saturday Academy takes place at Bancroft Elementary School
Q: Is Horizons free of charge?
A: Yes, the program is free of charge.
Q: What are the times for the summer program?
A: Varies per site, approximately 8:30 - 3:15 pm
Q: How many sites does Horizons have?
A: Two in DC, Maret and St. Patrick's and one in Montgomery County, at Norwood.
Contact Us
Laura Gallego
Program Recruiter
lgallego@horizonsgreaterwashington.org
Statement:
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.