Building Young Minds Through Reason and Reality
Welcome to Rational Horizon Academy, a comprehensive homeschool curriculum grounded in Objectivist principles. Our program nurtures independent thinking, rational inquiry, and a passionate love of learning from the earliest grades.
Our Educational Philosophy
Based on Ayn Rand's Objectivist philosophy, our curriculum emphasizes:
- Reason as the Primary Tool: Students learn to think critically and logically
- Reality-Based Learning: All knowledge is grounded in observable facts
- Individual Achievement: Each child's unique potential is celebrated and developed
- English Language Mastery: Deep focus on English grammar, vocabulary, and literature
- American Heritage: Centered on United States history, geography, and civic principles
- Integrated Knowledge: Subjects are connected to show the unity of human knowledge
Curriculum Structure
Each grade level is organized into a comprehensive 36-week program (full school year) with daily lessons across multiple subjects. This thorough approach allows for deep mastery while maintaining the child's natural enthusiasm for learning.
Academic Journey: Grade 1 through Grade 12
Elementary Years (1-5): Foundation of Wonder
Building fundamental English language skills and American civic knowledge while nurturing natural curiosity. Students master phonics, grammar, and vocabulary while exploring United States geography and founding principles. Each grade focuses on concrete learning through hands-on exploration of American heritage.
Middle Years (6-8): Development of Method
Developing advanced English composition and analytical thinking through American literature and history. Students study the Constitution, Bill of Rights, and key periods in US development while mastering sophisticated grammar and writing skills. Introduction to logical reasoning and cause-and-effect relationships.
High School Years (9-12): Integration and Independence
Mastering advanced English rhetoric and American political philosophy through primary source documents. Students analyze the Declaration of Independence, Federalist Papers, and key Supreme Court cases while developing sophisticated writing and critical thinking skills. Advanced study of Objectivist principles and their application to American civic life and personal success.
Grade Levels (36 Weeks Each)
Grade 1
The Adventure Begins
36 Weeks • Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies, Literature Available NowGrade 2
Expanding Horizons
36 Weeks • Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies, Literature Coming SoonGrade 3
Deeper Connections
36 Weeks • Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies, Literature Coming SoonGrade 4
Independent Exploration
36 Weeks • Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies, Literature Coming SoonGrade 5
Mastering Fundamentals
36 Weeks • 7 Subjects Coming SoonGrade 6
Abstract Thinking
36 Weeks • 7 Subjects Coming SoonGrade 7
Scientific Method
36 Weeks • 8 Subjects Coming SoonGrade 8
Logical Systems
36 Weeks • 8 Subjects Coming SoonGrade 9
Philosophical Foundations
36 Weeks • 9 Subjects Coming SoonGrade 10
Historical Analysis
36 Weeks • 9 Subjects Coming SoonGrade 11
Advanced Integration
36 Weeks • 10 Subjects Coming SoonGrade 12
Independent Scholar
36 Weeks • 10 Subjects Coming Soon