Our Mission
The Acton Academy mission is to inspire each child and parent who enters our doors to find a calling that will change the world.
OUR PROMISES TO YOUR CHILD
He or she will:
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Begin journey of adventure, challenge, and transformation, with a dash of Hero's Journey
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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.
The Acton Difference?
Traditional Schools
1 An ancient institution based on antiquated principles
2 Rows of desks with a teacher in front
3 Teachers lecturing students
4 Emphasis on memorization and standardized tests
5 Standardized grading practices
6 One size fits all education model
Acton Academy
1 Focused on developing the passion for learning
2 Collaborative team based environment
3 Project based learning to enhance core skill mastery
4 Critical thinking and creativity is encouraged
5 Flexible and adaptive environment to accommodate the rapidly changing world
6 Responsibility and accountability developed from setting and tracking personalized goals
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Preparation for the future
Measuring Mastery
Young heroes celebrate the mastery of tools, skills and character by earning badges, assembling portfolios and taking part in public exhibitions.
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Parents use badges to track academic progress in Core Skills like reading, writing, math and spelling and character development in “Learn to Be” Badges.
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Electronic and hard copy Portfolios capture rough drafts, photos, video and other creative work.
3 Public exhibitions at the end of most Quests allow young heroes to present work to experts, customers or the public for a real world test.
Sound like a great fit for you and your family?
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105 New Hope Road EastMcKinney, TX 75071
