04 WHAT IS THE SCHOOL CALENDAR?

We operate 10.5 months out of the year. This allows for our students to have extended breaks throughout the year while maintaining their interest and retention by shortening the summer break. Our flexible program allows families to travel together throughout the year, without sacrificing any learning.

The school calendar is based on a series of seven 5- to 6-week project sprints called “Quests,” each with a theme – like Robots, Energy, Ancient Civilizations, or Detective Science. A Quest is a grand adventure, culminating in a high-stakes public Exhibition for family and friends.

Acton Academy Madison West Calendar (2024-25)

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Spark Studio, Year 3, Session 2, Week 10

The focus of the week was kind communication. We explored the idea of “invisible bandages,” the things we can do to help friends with hurt feelings like apologies, checking in, or hugs. We talked about icy, hot and warm forms of communications and how we can use the words, “I feel…..” to express ourselves in Read more…

Discovery Studio, Year 3, Session 2, Week 10

This week, Discovery heroes dove into the “Whale-Level Quest Challenge,” an exciting and thought-provoking task as part of their Marine Science Quest. The challenge calls on heroes to identify a significant challenge facing the ocean today and come up with creative solutions. Heroes began by brainstorming a variety of issues threatening our oceans, such as Read more…

Discovery Studio, Year 3, Session 2, Week 9

The Discovery heroes continued with their marine science quest this week! First, they examined a couple of real fish specimens. The heroes were fascinated by their scales and eyes. The next day, they explored marine food webs. Some were surprised to learn that humans are at the top of the marine food web, and explored Read more…