About
Acton Academy of Washington, DC is a school that guides each child on a journey to discover a calling and change the world.
Acton Montessori (ages 3-7) offers an authentic Montessori curriculum in a nurturing home-away-from-home environment.
Acton Elementary (grades 2-5) is Montessori reimagined for the 21st century, combining individualized learning with Socratic discussions and real-world projects. In Acton elementary, children begin their journey to discover a calling and change the world.
Acton Middle School (grades 6-8) builds on Acton Elementary and continues individualized learning, Socratic discussions, real-world projects, and adds apprenticeships and weekly excursions.
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Acton Academy of Washington, DC is an independent affiliate of Acton Academy, founded in 2009 in Austin, Texas. The Acton network includes over 300 “learner-driven” schools across the United States and around the world.
Mission
The mission of Acton Academy of Washington, DC is to guide each child on a journey to discover a calling and change the world.
Our Promises
We promise that your child will:
Begin a hero’s journey
Discover his/her strengths
Be a curious, independent learner
Understand that dedication and hard work are required to realize his/her calling
Understand the importance of character
Celebrate political, economic, and religious freedom
Cherish the arts, the wonders of the physical world, and the mysteries of life
Our Beliefs
Each child has a gift that can change the world in a profound way
Learning to do and learning to be are as important as learning to learn
Asking the right questions is as important as knowing the answers
Authentic Montessori principles are the best foundation for the hero’s journey
All children are innately curious and driven to learn
The ideal learning environment is a closely connected community of lifelong learners
Our Vision of Education
At Acton Academy of Washington, DC, we start with the most important question: What is the purpose of education? At Acton we believe that education is for discovering a calling. It’s for answering the most fundamental questions: 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?
Our Educational Philosophy
We believe that students are the agents and primary drivers of their learning. We believe that the role of adults is to prepare the physical and social environment and craft and curate experiences to support the educational journey.
“Then we toured Acton and frankly, fell in love.”
“You have created something one of a kind and I thank you.”
