How We Learn
Our Approach
The latest in educational technology for self-paced mastery of reading, writing and math skills. Deep socratic discussions about heroes, history, and self-governance to hone critical thinking skills and the ability to powerfully think, write and speak. Hands-on, project-based quests to master the tools and skills needed to solve problems in the real world. Written promises and covenants that form a tightly bound community of individuals learning to form authentic friendships and honestly resolve interpersonal problems.
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Learn to Know
Our learners master the foundations of reading, writing and math during daily core skills time. We replace external motivators like high-stakes test scores and grades with an intrinsic growth mindset. Students work with a guide to differentiate their core curriculum and progress at their own pace utilizing a blend of hands-on and online learning tools. They showcase their mastery by meeting their goals, earning badges, assembling portfolios and taking part in public exhibitions of their work.
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Learn to Learn
Each day, learners cultivate critical thinking and decision-making skills through Socratic discussions and individual reflection time. Among supportive and engaged peers, they own the learning experience and embrace the idea that real growth is hard work - just like developing a muscle. As they "learn to learn," they understand the importance of challenging themselves, asking good questions, taking risks, and remaining curious about the world around them.
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Learn to Do
We believe children learn best by doing. Whether it's launching a startup business, creating a tidepool habitat, playing a musical instrument, painting a mosaic, or programming a robot, Acton Academy students are building real-life skills in the classroom every day. Our learners investigate, participate and contribute to the world around them by taking on meaningful, hands-on projects.
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Learn to Be
The Acton Academy Kingwood experience immerses students in real-life situations in ways that allow them to build the social, emotional, and executive skills needed to make a difference in the world. We guide students to develop personal virtues such as honesty, hard work, responsibility, kindness, and empathy. Whether it's suggesting new rules in town hall meeting, holding a friend accountable during group work, leading a studio maintenance team or reflecting on missing their math goal, students are constantly exercising and honing life skills.
- F. Scott Fitzgerald