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Explore how Acton Academy is revolutionizing education in this independent, award-winning documentary.
At Acton Academy South Charlotte, we believe in the model of:
Learn to Learn • Learn to Do • Learn to Be
Socratic Discussions and self-paced learning exercises teach our children to be happy, independent, lifelong learners.
Hands-on Quests for Science, the Arts, and Entrepreneurship ready children for Apprenticeships and real-world challenges.
The Hero’s Journey, relational covenants, and real-world consequences turn challenging decisions into virtuous habits.
Work together in teams like Google & Facebook.
Learn real-world skills and apply them in projects.
Set personalized goals and clearly track progress.
Everyone is a teacher and everyone is a student.
Professional tools for art, engineering, and storytelling; Cutting-edge tech for Core Skills.
School as a journey with mentors, proper tools, big goals, and a vision for a great future!
Desks and blackboards with one teacher.
Rote learning and testing of facts and rules.
Report cards measure test scores.
One educator lectures all students.
Worksheets that have been used for over 100 years.
School resembles factories – uniformity, ringing bells, shifts.
“Our daughter is absolutely thriving at Acton Academy. She is taking ownership over her education – learning how to prioritize, focus, and accomplish goals. We couldn’t be happier with the education, community, and values of Acton Academy.”
