an Acton Academy
an Acton Academy
IDAHO EVERGREEN
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2022
Acton Academy is a 21st century solution for the epidemic of mediocrity and apathy that plagues young people in traditional school. It’s an innovative approach to education that celebrates personal responsibility, creative freedom, and the pursuit of one’s life purpose.
With 300+ worldwide campuses, our Learner-Driven community believes every person is a Hero who deserves to find a calling that will change the world. We believe in learning to learn, learning to do, and learning to be. We believe in a closely connected family of lifelong learners. Bound by extremely high standards of excellence and lifelong learning, this is where great adventures begin.
We believe each person who enters our Acton Academy will find a calling that changes the world.
Our Mission
Begin a Hero’s Journey
Discover precious gifts and a commitment to mastery
Become a curious, independent, life-long learner
Embrace the forging of a strong character
Cherish the arts, the physical world, and the mysteries of life
Treasure economic, political, and religious freedom.
We promise, through Socratic guiding and experiential learning, to encourage each member of our community to:
Our Promises
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We believe each person has a gift that can change the world in a profound way.
We believe in learning to learn, learning to do, and learning to be.
We believe in a closely connected family
of lifelong learners.
We believe in economic, political, and religious freedom.
Our Beliefs
learn more
by forging character and discovering passions that are the bedrock of a successful, satisfying and fulfilling life
Learning to Be
learn more
by solving real world problems. It is the application of knowledge and skills to real life situations
Learning to Do
learn more
by gaining factual knowledge and skills through processes, recipes and algorithms
Learning to Learn
3 Keys to Learning
Learning to Learn
Develop the heroic habits of lifelong learners, such as:
Curiosity
to dig into new subjects and compelling questions.
Perseverance
through "stuck spots" in self-paced math.
Rigor
to analyze questions and facts with clarity.
Resourcefulness
to find the tools, mentors, and peers that help you learn best.
If Learn to Learn, Learn to Do, and Learn to Be challenges are accepted, young heroes will absorb amazing amounts of Learn to Know information - but in context, and in a way they can use and won't soon forget.
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Learning to Do
Conquer real-world challenges that matter to Learners such as:
Dissect a Fish
in the Marine Science Quest.
Read Letters
as a person in the Revolutionary War Quest.
Design a floor plan
for a new studio in the Architecture Quest.
If Learn to Learn, Learn to Do, and Learn to Be challenges are accepted, young heroes will absorb amazing amounts of Learn to Know information - but in context, and in a way they can use and won't soon forget.
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Learning to Be
Practice warm-hearted and tough-minded character traits while searching for a calling that will change the world:
Servant Leader Badges
celebrate character milestones from Elementary through Launchpad.
Socratic Discussions
hone critical thinking and speaking abilities.
Relational covenants
and real-world consequences transform difficult decisions into virtuous habits.
If Learn to Learn, Learn to Do, and Learn to Be challenges are accepted, young heroes will absorb amazing amounts of Learn to Know information - but in context, and in a way they can use and won't soon forget.
BACK
learn more
by forging character and discovering passions that are the bedrock of a successful, satisfying and fulfilling life
Learning to Be
learn more
by solving real world problems. It is the application of knowledge and skills to real life situations
Learning to Do
learn more
by gaining factual knowledge and skills through processes, recipes and algorithms
Learning to Learn
3 Keys to Learning
Learning to Learn
Develop the heroic habits of lifelong learners, such as:
Curiosity
to dig into new subjects and compelling questions.
to dig into new subjects and compelling questions.
Perseverance
through "stuck spots" in self-paced core skills.
Rigor
to analyze questions and facts with clarity.
Resourcefulness
to find the tools, mentors, and peers that help you learn best.
If Learn to Learn, Learn to Do, and Learn to Be challenges are accepted, young heroes will absorb amazing amounts of Learn to Know information - but in context, and in a way they can use and won't soon forget.
BACK
Learning to Do
Conquer real-world challenges that matter to Learners such as:
Dissect a Fish
in the Marine Science Quest.
Read Letters
as a person in the Revolutionary War Quest.
Design a floor plan
for a new studio in the Architecture Quest.
If Learn to Learn, Learn to Do, and Learn to Be challenges are accepted, young heroes will absorb amazing amounts of Learn to Know information - but in context, and in a way they can use and won't soon forget.
BACK
Learning to Be
Practice warm-hearted and tough-minded character traits while searching for a calling that will change the world:
Servant Leader Badges
celebrate character milestones from Elementary through Launchpad.
Socratic Discussions
hone critical thinking and speaking abilities.
Relational covenants
and real-world consequences transform difficult decisions into virtuous habits.
If Learn to Learn, Learn to Do, and Learn to Be challenges are accepted, young heroes will absorb amazing amounts of Learn to Know information - but in context, and in a way they can use and won't soon forget.
BACK
You fear a child’s 6 hours a day in the traditional classroom will create BOREDOM and not encourage curiosity.
You desire for your child to fall in love with LEARNING instead of mastering memorization of facts for the sake of good test scores.
You believe young people should be prepared for LIFE, not just prepped for higher education after high school.
You believe your child can learn and grow without homework and frequent testing.
You value creativity, curiosity, and character develeopment just as much as you value literacy, math, and writing skills.
Your child loves hands-on learning over lecture-based instruction.
You believe young people should be prepared for LIFE, not just prepped for higher education after high school.
You desire for your child to fall in love with LEARNING instead of mastering memorization of facts for the sake of good test scores.
You fear a child’s 6 hours a day in the traditional classroom will create BOREDOM and not encourage Curiosity.
Your child loves hands-on learning over lecture-based instruction.
You value creativity, curiosity, and character develeopment just as much as you value literacy, math, and writing skills.
You believe your child can learn and grow without homework and frequent testing.
The Boundary System
Adaptive game based programs for core skills
Join the Learning Revolution
What is Acton Academy?
Hands on, real world projects
Life changing apprenticeships
Socratic discussions to strengthen creative thinking
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Boundary System
A Boundary System says: “You have a great deal of freedom, as long as you stay between these lines.”
Momentary failures and real-world consequences are a natural part of 21st-century learning, but shame is not. It is never acceptable to intentionally shame a young Hero, parent, or Guide, or expose them to serious harm.
Teaching by lecturing or issuing instructions is not acceptable. A Guide’s role is to model behavior that leads to self-directed learning.
Guides do not assign grades or rank learners but simply ask: “Is that the best you can do?” and invite a learner to try again if the answer is “no.”
Guides never nag, nudge or use passive-aggressive behavior to try and influence the choice of a learner.
All communications with parents must be transparent to the community so the responsibility for excellence and growth ultimately remains with young heroes and parents.
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The Diagnostic System
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Diagnostic System
A Diagnostic Systems says:
“These are the numbers you need to hit to be rewarded.”
We track how quickly freedom and responsibility for leading a studio can be transferred to Sheepdogs and other learners.
We judge our progress through objective, anonymous surveys open to our entire community that show how well we are delivering on our promises.
We measure the cost per young hero transformed to see how peer-to-peer learning and paid apprenticeships can drive down costs.
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The INteractive System
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Interactive System
An Interactive Systems says: “You are important as an individual. You deserve to be nurtured and coached to reach your full potential.”
We collect and share examples, testimonials, and experiments so each Guide has the tools, skills, and character required to succeed.
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Boundary
System
Adaptive, game-based programs for core skills
Join the Learning Revolution
What is
Acton Academy?
Hands on, real world projects
Life changing apprenticeships
Socratic discussions to strengthen creative thinking
1.
2.
3.
4.
Boundary System
A Boundary Systems says: “You have a great deal of freedom, as long as you stay between these lines.”
Momentary failures and real-world consequences are a natural part of 21st-century learning, but shame is not. It is never acceptable to intentionally shame a young Hero, parent, or Guide, or expose them to serious harm.
Teaching by lecturing or issuing instructions is not acceptable. A Guide’s role is to model behavior that leads to self-directed learning.
Guides do not assign grades or rank learners but simply ask: “Is that the best you can do?” and invite a learner to try again if the answer is “no.”
Guides never nag, nudge or use passive-aggressive behavior to try and influence the choice of a learner.
All communications with parents must be transparent to the community so the responsibility for excellence and growth ultimately remains with young heroes and parents.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Diagnostic
System
About Acton Academy
Diagnostic System
A Diagnostic Systems says:
“These are the numbers you need to hit to be rewarded.”
We track how quickly freedom and responsibility for leading a studio can be transferred to Sheepdogs and other learners.
We judge our progress through objective, anonymous surveys open to our entire community that show how well we are delivering on our promises.
We measure the cost per young hero transformed to see how peer-to-peer learning and paid apprenticeships can drive down costs.
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3.
Interactive
System
About Acton Academy
Interactive System
An Interactive Systems says: “You are important as an individual. You deserve to be nurtured and coached to reach your full potential.”
We collect and share examples, testimonials, and experiments so each Guide has the tools, skills, and character required to succeed.
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