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Your child is destined to be a world-changer

Acton Academy helps K-8 students discover and grow their unique strengths — because the world needs them.

Your child is destined to be a world-changer

Acton Academy helps K-8 students discover and grow their unique strengths — because the world needs them.

My kids love going to school everyday because Acton is built to help them find their voice, take charge of their education, and practice collaboration and self management with a fun group of peers that is truly a community.

Acton Academy East Mountains has allowed each of my children the freedom to set their own learning plan for the year, explore their passions, and learn in an environment that focuses on the whole child—not just academics. I am excited about what’s being built at this school!

Acton Academy East Mountains is a unique community serving the educational needs of children in the East Mountains. As a former professor of 20 years, I enthusiastically recommend the community being built for children and their families.

My son comes home so excited every day! He feels empowered, challenged, accepted for who he is, and he is forming deep friendships. I put 5 stars because 10 isn’t an option. All the stars!!

Our daughters love attending this school, they look forward to it everyday!

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What makes Acton Academy so different?

INDEPENDENT THINKING

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.

APPRENTICESHIPS

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?

PERSONAL VIRTUES

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.

SELF-PACED LEARNING

Acton Academy uses the latest technology in a self-paced learning environment designed to foster responsibility, goal-setting, and teamwork. Acton students are empowered to thrive in a world that needs independent, motivated thinkers and learners.

REAL LIFE SKILLS

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.

THE SOCRATIC METHOD

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.