At New Horizons Academy, we understand what homeschooling families value: a high-quality, flexible curriculum that keeps students engaged, challenged, and supported. That’s why we’ve partnered with StrongMind, a trusted provider of digital learning solutions aligned to Kentucky Academic Standards and designed to meet the diverse needs of today’s learners.
What Makes Our Courses Stand Out
KY Standards-Aligned
Each course is thoughtfully developed to meet or exceed Kentucky Academic Standards, ensuring students are not only progressing toward graduation but also mastering essential content along the way.
Assignment Variety
The learning experience is never one-dimensional. Students engage in a rich mix of assignments that include digital workbooks to reinforce understanding, open-ended journals for reflection, online discussion boards to connect with peers, practice activities and quick checks to build confidence, longer exams to demonstrate mastery, and multi-step projects that allow for deeper exploration. This variety helps keep students motivated and supports all kinds of learning styles.
Interactive, Not Passive
Lessons are designed to be engaging and hands-on, using simulations, multimedia, interactive tools, and exploratory activities to bring learning to life. Students aren’t just watching—they’re doing.
Peer Engagement
Despite learning from home, students are part of a virtual classroom community. Built-in discussion boards allow them to exchange ideas, collaborate, and connect with classmates, building important communication and social skills along the way.
Project-Based Learning
Students don’t just memorize—they apply. Through built-in project-based learning opportunities, students explore real-world topics and create meaningful work that demonstrates both understanding and creativity.
Immediate Feedback
Roughly 80% of coursework is autograded, which means students receive instant feedback as they complete lessons and assessments. This allows them to monitor their progress and adjust quickly, encouraging independence and academic growth.
Certified Teacher Support
The remaining 20% of coursework is reviewed and graded by certified Kentucky teachers, who provide detailed, personalized feedback. This ensures students get the guidance they need to fully grasp more complex concepts and grow as learners.