Embracing rigor is part of saying ‘yes’ to a Hero’s Journey. Deep learning brings a special sense of joy, but the mastery required for a Hero’s Journey goes even further, requiring commitment, discipline and hard work towards a worthy goal.
JOY + RIGOR = MASTERY
Acton Academy Helps
K-9th grade students discover and grow their unique strengths – because the world needs them.
WHAT MAKES
ACTON ACADEMY SO DIFFERENT?
Acton Academy uses
The latest technology in a self-paced learning environment that is designed to foster responsibility, goal-setting, and teamwork. Acton students are empowered to thrive in a world that needs independent, motivated thinkers and learners.
Acton Academy is
“student led.” This means young people take ownership of their education and peer relationships. Acton students learn to think independently, take responsibility and embrace challenge. They are being prepared to bring their own unique genius to the world.
We encourage our students
To develop personal virtues such as honesty, hard work, responsibility, kindness and empathy. Armed with purpose and good character, we believe our students will launch into adulthood prepared to find their calling and change the world.
We believe children learn best by doing
Whether it’s launching a startup business, creating a tidepool habitat, playing a musical instrument, painting a mosaic, or programming a robot, Acton students are building real-life skills in the classroom every day.
We believe in
The power of apprenticeships. Beginning in middle school, our students obtain summer internships in a field they are passionate about. Acton students have interned with doctors, entrepreneur bakers, plumbers, attorneys and graphic designers. What will your child choose?
We believe the learning experience
Is much richer when the teacher (“Guide”) offers insightful questions and facilitates hands on learning. Guides use the Socratic method, always responding to students’ questions with new questions. This exchange hones students’ critical thinking skills.
Are you frustrated with the old
traditional educational model that teaches students to spit out facts and pass state-mandated tests?
Lessons thats sparks Creativity
Creativity is a phenomenon whereby something new and different is formed.
Active learning
Active learning is a teaching method that strives to more directly involve students in the learning process. The term active learning was introduced by the English scholar R. W. Revans.
Physical excercise
Part of the daily schedule.Including yoga, swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, sailing, windsurfing, kiteboarding, wakeboarding
Focus on Creativity
Music and Art is part of the studio schedule.
Photo Gallery
Space for the exhibition!
