What exactly is the difference between Acton Academy and other schools?

FYI. No homework at Acton Academy!

Project-Based Learning

We believe students learn by doing. Acton students are building real-life skills everyday.

New Technology

We use the latest technology in a self-paced learning environment that is designed to foster responsibility, goal-setting and teamwork.

Guides vs. Teachers

We believe the learning experience is much richer when when the teacher (“Guide”) offers insightful questions and facilitates hands-on learning. Guides use Socratic method, always responding to students’ questions with new questions. No boring sit-in-your-desk teacher-led lecture style learning at Acton!

Student Led

Acton Academy is “student led.” This means young people take ownership of their education and peer relationships. Acton students learn to think independently, take responsibility and embrace challenge. They are bring prepared to bring their own unique genius to the world.

Apprenticeships

We believe in the power of apprenticeships. Beginning in middle school, our students obtain summer apprenticeships in a field they are passionate about

Character Education

We encourage students to develop personal virtues such as honesty, hard work, responsibility, kindness and empathy.

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Why Did this Madison Family Start an Acton Academy Private School?

We are the Palmer family, The Acton philosophy and learning design immediately resonated with us. We knew it was what we wanted for our six-year old son, and that it would equip him to flourish and succeed in the 21st century, while building character and integrity. We were driven to bring Acton to the community so that he and other children are able to find their callings and change the world.

As parents, there is nothing more beautiful and relevant than raising children who believe in themselves and find their purpose in the world so they can be thriving and successful. We are thrilled to be on this journey and invite you to join us by becoming part of the Acton Academy Madison West community.

Families who join Acton are entrepreneurs, scientists, creators, creatives and out-of-the box thinkers. Children who want additional time to pursue their passions beyond traditional after-school hours. People who believe habits, mindsets, and skills are more important than content knowledge. People who want to maximize their family time. Trailblazers and trendsetters. Families who value their freedom and want their child to develop a deep love for learning.

Why are Parents Just Like You Moving Their Children to Acton Academy?

"Acton Academy Madison West has a focus on encouraging children to find their intrinsic motivation to learn, which encourages them to learn more."

"Many things excite our family about Acton! We love that it allows children to try things and fail. We love that children learn by doing."

"Many of the technologies, careers and opportunities our children will encounter do not even exist yet. Acton will enable them to pursue and excel in areas that we have no knowledge of today!"

"Multi-age classrooms: we have seen in the past that our boys learn and grow significantly when exposed to children of other ages."