Philosophies we believe make the difference...
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Each student is respected as an unique individual with grand ideas
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Student-led learning creates pride and ownership over one's education
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Individual passions are used to fuel a love of learning
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Socratic guidance promotes critical thinking
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Independence given to reach one's full potential
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Progression into greater freedoms and responsibilities
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Growth mindset instilled for life
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Self-paced, mastery-based progression
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Hands-on projects making learning applicable to real life
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Care for others and world to take focus to a higher level
Your child can Positively change the world!
Give your child the tools to create a better future.
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Parents, children & science DON'T believe in...
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Students sitting in rows of desks listening to lectures
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Regurgitating information for standardized tests
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Report cards to gauge learning
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Factory-like school where one-size-fits-all
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Pre-determined pace and materials
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Lack of leadership responsibility
Empowering Minds, One Leader at a Time
A Roadmap
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Your Family's Educational Journey Could Be..
Welcome to Acton Academy
Our Promises to Your Child
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Begin a Hero's Journey, their journey to change the world.
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Learn to be a curious, independent, lifelong learner.
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Develop a deep respect for economic, political and religious freedoms.
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Cherish the arts, wonders of the physical world and the mysteries of life on Earth.
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Discover his or her most precious gifts and learn to use them to solve difficult problems.
Accreditation & Partners
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Testimonials
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“The fact that Acton demands excellence and mastery is the ONLY reason our daughter could even dream of applying to a top university. At Acton, she was not handicapped by being a ‘late bloomer.’ She has had both the room to find herself and the accountability to rise up.”
SANDY YAKLIN
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“The Acton community and life experience provide our son the best possible environment in which to develop. You empower kids to an unparalleled degree. We truly believe this, relative to all other educational options. Every Acton parent goes to sleep each night thankful for the opportunity to be in this moment.”
CHARLIE AND PAM MADERE
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“Our daughter was showing signs of depression before attending Acton Academy. She is now happy and thriving, in large part because of the Acton way of learning. Now, she loves school so much that she never wants to miss a day.”
SUSANNAH HOLLINGER
Meet the Head of School
Ready to Change Your Family's Future?
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Steps to enroll:
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Click on the schedule a tour button
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Watch the interview with the Acton Academy's co-founder, Laura Sandefer, found on the "Schedule a Tour" page.
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After the tour, your family will be notified if they are invited to finish the enrollment process.
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Continue researching Acton Academy's philosophies.