ExplorING Acton ARlington!
We are seeking founding families to join Acton Arlington.
Acton Academy of Washington, DC is exploring opening an Acton Academy in Arlington to serve families with elementary-aged children (grades 2-6) in Courthouse, Clarendon, Ballston, North Arlington, and other parts of Northern Virginia. Learn more about what makes Acton unique below!
We are currently in the process of gauging parent interest for this new Acton Academy in Arlington. If you are interested in exploring Acton Arlington as a founding family, please fill out the form to sign up for a personal virtual tour.
Schedule a Personal Tour
Sign up for a personal tour to learn more about Acton Arlington!
During this virtual meeting, we would love to learn more about you and your child(ren), introduce you to Acton Academy, and tell you about our elementary program. We’ll talk about:
Why we started Acton and what makes Acton unique
Individualized learning, Socratic discussions, and freedoms & responsibilities in Acton Elementary (grades 2-6)
Tuition and admissions information
Following the virtual tour, we ask you to submit an application before we invite you to visit Acton Academy in person.
What parents love about Acton
Do you wonder if Acton is right for your child and family? Get inspired by the students, parents, and cofounders of Acton Academy of Washington, DC and hear what they love about Acton! This video provides a peek at life at Acton, focusing on Acton elementary but also highlighting the Acton Montessori studio.
“Acton is the best decision we’ve ever made for our daughter. The love of learning that we’ve seen in the last month—she’s like a different person...We can’t recommend Acton highly enough!”
“The kids love school. Their critical thinking skills have increased dramatically. They are now self-directed and motivated learners pursuing their interests in the world.... I am very happy with Acton!”
About Acton Academy
Acton Elementary (grades 1-6)
Acton Elementary 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. Students are encouraged to explore questions such as Who am I? Where am I going? How do my passions and talents connect with the world around me?
To support this journey, the Acton curriculum focuses on:
Learning to Learn: Individualized, mastery learning that prizes curiosity, discovery, creativity, and joy. Acton students work at their own pace in the core skills of math, reading, grammar, and spelling.
Learning to Do: Quests (project-based learning) challenge Acton students to learn by doing in fields as diverse as biology, programming, forensics, poetry, history, and more. Acton quests are like a heroic adventure. And rather than simply taking tests, Acton students prove their learning through exhibitions.
Learning to Be: Acton students engage in Socratic discussions, take ownership of their learning, and develop character traits—such as hard work, integrity, persistence, kindness, and gratitude—that are important for a fulfilling and meaningful life.
All-Day Program
Acton elementary is an all-day program with flexible drop-off times. Parents may drop their children off anytime between 8:30 and 9:00am and pick up at 5:00pm (elementary parents also have the option of school-day enrollment with pick-up at 3:00pm).
Tuition
School Day Hours: 8:30am-3:00pm (drop off between 8:30 and 9:00am, pick up at 3:00pm)
School Day Tuition: $19,500 annual tuition for the 2022-2023 school year (divided into 10 monthly payments of $1,950)
Extended Day Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm (drop off between 8:30 and 9:00am, pick up at 5:00pm)
Extended Day Tuition: $22,500 annual tuition for the 2022-2023 school year (divided into 10 monthly payments of $2,250)
$1,000 enrollment fee
(per student, nonrefundable, due each year upon enrollment/re-enrollment; the enrollment fee will be credited toward annual tuition)
Acton Ambassadors
You may be interested in talking with a current Acton family to learn more about Acton and the our community. Acton Ambassadors are families who have agreed to share their experience at Acton with prospective parents. We would be happy to put you in touch with an Acton Ambassador family following your application and child visit.
Convenient Location
Acton Arlington’s planned location will be convenient for families in Courthouse, Clarendon, Ballston, North Arlington, and other parts of Northern Virginia.
One possible location is a private coworking space at 1310 N. Courthouse Road that would be a home base for your child’s Acton adventures. Acton Arlington learners would have access to an Adventure Van for off-campus excursions and a nearby outdoor play space at Rocky Run Park (5-7 minutes walking) with a playground, field, and basketball court.
