In order to protect the learning environment of our Eagles, we do not offer tours or have meetings on campus during learning hours. You are welcome to email us at [email protected]

We serve Wonder Studio (Ages 2.5–5) older options such as Homeschool Enrichment Co-Op Afternoon Quests (Ages 5–10) are coming soon. Join our interest list to stay informed.

We respect and incorporate Maria Montessori’s philosophy but, we are not a Montessori school. We also use the latest interactive technologies, hands on projects and the Socratic Method for discussions.

Morning:

Each morning, we begin with a welcoming circle to set a positive tone for the day. Afterward, little learners set their personal goals and dive into exciting hands-on activities that develop key skills.

Afternoon:

After lunch, we gather again for a fun afternoon session where learners explore new adventures. During this time, children engage in creative projects like building, acting, or telling stories, allowing them to explore their imaginations and develop new talents.

Rotating Enrichment:

Every afternoon, children enjoy a special time for physical activities, art, music, or science, helping them explore new areas while moving, creating, and discovering.

We are open to Believers, Searchers and Non-Believers alike and expose children to the importance of mindful spirituality and stress the historical importance of Christianity to the development of Western Civilization.

Lord John Emerich Edward Dahlberg Acton (1834-1902) was a Victorian scholar of Freedom who saw liberty not as a license, but as the freedom to do what was right. He was suspicious of power for the sake of power, which led to his most famous quote: "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely." At the Acton Academy, we celebrate his defense of economic, political and religious freedom.

We believe that each of us has a special calling in life, and a series of trials and tests that must be faced with integrity and purpose, in order to live a satisfying and fulfilled life. Our mission is to prepare your child for his or her special journey.

Second only to our underlying belief that each child has unique genius within, the Hero’s Journey is the #1 element that defines an Acton learner driven community. When we use the word Hero, we are describing an ordinary person who gets back up after falling down. It’s someone who takes responsibility rather than blaming others when things get hard. A hero shares their inner gifts to meet the needs around them. We believe that every child has a special calling in life, and a series of trials and tests must be faced with integrity and purpose in order to live a satisfying and fulfilled life

Every Hero's Journey comes in 3 acts:

1. Separation: Where a call to adventure is received and the journey starts by entering the unknown.

2. Initiation & Transformation: Where every hero goes through a road of trials and faces the final showdown

3. The Return: Where every hero returns to the familiar having changed mentally, physically, or spiritually.

Our learners set out on their hero's journey not to seek out a treasure, but to transform themselves with what they learn on their adventure. The Hero’s Journey affirms life as an adventure of self-discovery.

Independent Learner: Someone who can research questions, follow instructions, solve problems—admit that they don't know something and figure out a solution when they hit a roadblock without asking an adult for help — participate in discussions, and strive for mastery.

Learner Driven: If you are like most parents curious about an Acton Academy education for their children, you are more than likely "dissatisfied" with traditional school services as well as their monotonous mode of instruction. That is where a learner-driven private school that believes there are infinite approaches to education comes in.

Simply put, learner-driven is a term used to describe education programs in which children are responsible for deciding what to learn, the methods and materials they use, and, in some cases, how long they spend on a particular lesson. By now, I may have scared you into thinking we have a lord of the flies type scenario at our school, but the benefits of putting that level of control into the learners' hands are undeniable. First, children are naturally curious about the world around them. By allowing kids to explore, we're encouraging them to be lifelong learners and to take responsibility for their education. Exploration also helps children trust themselves, which develops confidence and a more positive self-image. Second, we are not worried about satisfying government requirements and ticking off boxes like a traditional school. Instead, we give learners a central role in deciding how they will spend their time, making them more aware of their personal interests, strengths, and weaknesses. Lastly, our goal is to recognize and amplify our learners' voice, choice, and ownership by respecting their questions and curiosities. It means giving the freedom for our learners to make choices so they may practice and develop their personal voice.

Running Partners are classmates who meet together regularly to set goals and hold each other accountable for meeting those goals. Running Partners encourage and inspire each other by asking good questions, listening and providing affirmation.

We believe that children learn best when working with children younger and older than themselves rather than split up into groups based solely on age. In addition to individualized curriculum, all ages of students work together in groups.

We are not trained to serve children with serious learning disabilities but have been able to serve young heroes with dyslexia if they receive special training and believe that many minor learning disabilities are commonly misdiagnosed.

We believe each of our students will find a passion — something they love and have a gift to do. They will use this gift to serve others and fulfill a need they are passionate about in the world. This may be by becoming a shoe-shiner who tells stories and makes people's day just by doing his job with love and vigor; it may be by becoming a coach who sees the light in a child’s eyes and guides her to pursue a dream; it may be by becoming a father or mother who leads a family on a Hero's Journey; it may be becoming an entrepreneur or business leader guided by compassion and integrity; or it may be by becoming an artist or writer who brings beauty to people's lives.

We believe in liberty and justice and the ideals of the American revolution as the cornerstones of civilization. In addition to experiential learning, we will study the American documents and the true meaning behind them, as we examine other cultures and forms of government.

Acton Midwest Tuition Overview

Wonder Studio (Ages 2.5–5)

Full-Time Preschool & Nature-Based Learning
Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Tuition: $1,300/month
Must be fully bathroom independent

Included:

Small group care

All meals and snacks (note: no allergy accommodations)

Outdoor and garden-based learning

Language-rich storytelling & early literacy

Music, movement & expressive arts

Monthly real-world discovery themes

Yes, Acton Midwest is accredited through the International Association of Learner Driven Schools.