What if children are far more capable than we imagine?
Answer your big questions about Acton Academy with this helpful Info Kit
- What is Acton Academy?
- Is my family ready?
- How do we enroll?
Hi 👋, we're the Thompsons...
Dear Parent,
We are just ordinary parents like you, who believe each of our children came to earth with unique gifts and passions that are theirs to nurture and grow. We long for them to discover who they are and craft a vision for themselves that will lead to meaning and purpose in a world full of distractions.
That’s why when we discovered Acton Academy and saw what Jeff and Laura Sandefer were building, we knew it was exactly what we wanted for our children.
Instead of chasing grades or taking tests, young people were taking charge of their learning, focusing on what really matters:
- Learning to Learn
- Learning to Do
- Learning to Be
That led us to doing what now more than 300 other parent entrepreneurs like us have done, bringing Acton Academy to our community here in the Treasure Valley.
If you feel your child deserves something far more meaningful, I'd encourage you to see how Acton Academy is turning learning upside down.
Sincerely, Jake and Alissa Thompson
Why Acton Works for Families Like Yours
Learners Thrive When Given Ownership.
Self-management and self-governance are celebrated daily by learners who use 21st Century skills to tackle real world projects, inspired by classic heroes in a tightly bound community with extremely high standards.
Learning Happens Best by Doing.
Hands-on Quests for Science, Entrepreneurship, and the Arts prepare children for Apprenticeships, and real-world challenges.
'Learning to Be' is the most important learning of all.
Grit, courage, and perseverance in the face of real challenges transforms learners as they discover how to use their gifts to serve others in a way that brings them deep joy.
Three BIG questions for the info kit
01
What is Acton?
We'll share what Acton is and what it isn't, along with resources that have inspired families like yours.
02
Is my family ready?
Not everyone is ready for an Acton experience. We'll share what it will take and help you decide if your family is ready.
03
How do we enroll?
We'll share when you can enroll, what it will cost, and if you qualify for any financial assistance.
Acton is spreading all across the world, because every child deserves to find a calling that will change world
300 Campuses
30 Countries
42 states
Our Learning Philosophy inspires everything we do
Our Philosophy
We believe...
Clear thinking leads to good decisions, good decisions lead to the right habits, the right habits forge character, and character determines destiny.
The Audition Process
STEP 1
Research
In this step, you'll dig deep into the best books, videos, and podcasts about Acton in our free Info Kit.
STEP 2
Visit
In this step, you'll come visit our campus so you can observe and ask questions.
STEP 3
Audition
In this step, your child will visit for a day to see if they are ready for the journey at Acton.
Current availability by studio
Spark Studio
(Ages 4-7)
9 Spots Available
Discovery Studio
(Ages 7-11)
7 Spots Available
Adventure Studio
(Ages 11-14)
6 Spots Available
Launchpad Studio
(Ages 14-18)
7 Spots Available
TESTIMONIALS
What others are saying about Acton
Matt Greenfield
Rethink Education
“I am confident that any randomly-selected ten-year-old from Acton would have succeeded instantly where at least some MIT graduates failed.”
Heather Staker
Ready to Blend
“The most amazing outcome at Acton is that young heroes there are genuinely enthralled with learning. Simply said, they LOVE school.”
Tom Vander Ark
CEO of Getting Smart
"Acton Academy is one of the most important education developments in the world."
Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy
Acton Academy admits learners and affiliates of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students via online school presence. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
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