SEE A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ACTON LEARNER
HERO'S JOURNEY
Field trips and guest presenters to extend learning beyond the classroom.
Outdoor space with playground, open grass area, and community garden.
Student led PE with different activities every week.
No homework or frequent testing.
Fun and enriching family activities to foster a strong school community.
We believe the learning experience is much richer when the guide offers insightful questions and uses the Socratic method by always responding to questions with new questions rather than with a direct answer. This exchange hones learners’ critical thinking skills. Socratic Discussions and self paced challenges equip children to be independent lifelong learners.
As a learner-driven community, young people take ownership of their education and peer relationships and learn to embrace challenge. Hands-on quests for science, entrepreneurship, and the arts are designed to master the skills needed to solve real-world problems.
We encourage our learners to develop habits and character traits that make for an abundant, joyful, and fulfilling life. Armed with purpose and good character, we believe our learners will launch into adulthood prepared to find their calling and change the world.
Helping young people learn to lead is an important part of Acton. Servant Leader Badges encourage and celebrate their efforts as they achieve important leadership milestones.
Acton Academy Anacortes uses the latest technology in a self-paced learning environment that is designed to foster responsibility, goal-setting, and teamwork. Acton learners are empowered to thrive in a world that needs independent, motivated thinkers and learners.
Young heroes celebrate the mastery of tools, skills and character by earning badges, assembling portfolios and taking part in public exhibitions.