OUR MISSION
To inspire every child who walks through our door, to find a calling and change the world!
At Acton we challenge our Eagles to delve deep, and explore questions such as: Who am I? Where am I going? How do my passions and talents connect with the world around me? How can I serve a great need and even change the world?
21st CENTURY LEARNING MODEL
Learner Driven VS. Traditional
LEARNER DRIVEN
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Freedom to complete work in modern, creative spaces
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Self-paced, individualized learning plans that empower students
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Cutting edge technology for core skills
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Ability to work individually and collaboratively
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S.M.A.R.T. goals and tracking progress
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Concept mastery measures success
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Every student is also a teacher
TRADITIONAL
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"Factory model of education" with rows of desks and end-of-shift bells
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Students are taught at the same pace, regardless of their abilities or potential
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Workbooks and worksheets
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Students are discouraged from sharing and collaborating
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Memorization and standardized tests
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Report cards measure success
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One teacher lectures to many students
Guide VS. Teacher
GUIDES
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Craft a culture of team collaboration
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Facilitate learning with thought-provoking questions and real world projects
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Inspire engagement through creative game-making
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Never, ever answer a student’s question
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Challenge students to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills
TEACHERS
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Are the focal point of the classroom
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Create learning outcomes that are highly correlated to the their skill, passion, mood, and preparedness
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Have responsibility for the learning and behavioral order of 25 or more students.
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Are viewed by students as the provider of answers and arbiter of right and wrong
OUR PROMISE
Your child will:
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Begin a Hero's Journey
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Learn to be a curious, independent, lifelong learner.
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Develop a deep respect for economic, political and religious freedoms.
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Cherish the arts, wonders of the physical world and the mysteries of life on Earth.
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Discover his or her most precious gifts and learn to use them to solve difficult problems.
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Understand the importance of strong character.
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Value a healthy lifestyle of mind and body.
WHAT SETS US APART
Our Students:
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Work independently, at their own pace.
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Are empowered to observe, tinker, create, and engineer.
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Work through their questions and real world problems.
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Utilize a range of materials, tools, and technology.
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Develop critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
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Experience group collaboration and conflict resolution.
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Develop self-discipline, grit, emotional regulation, and self-awareness.
YOUR CHILD ISN'T "AVERAGE"
