Studios - Acton Academy Palm Harbor

Joy + Rigor = Mastery
"Embracing rigor is part of saying 'yes' to a Hero's Journey. Deep learning brings a special sense of joy, but the mastery required for a Hero's Journey goes even further, requiring commitment, discipline and hard work towards a worthy goal."
Daily Schedule

Monday-Friday
8:15-8:45 am Welcome & Free Time
8:45-9:00 am Morning Launch - Socratic Discussion
9:00-11:30 am Core Skills - Reading, Writing & Math
11:30 am - 12:45 pm Lunch & Free Time
12:45-1:00 pm Afternoon Launch - Socratic Discussion
1:00 - 3:00 pm Quest & Project Time
3:00 - 3:15 pm Studio Maintenance
3:15 - 3:30 pm Close & Namaste
Spark Studio
Ages 4-8
The purpose of Spark is to be a good friend and learn to read.

We foster academic, physical, and emotional independence through developmentally appropriate works inspired by Maria Montessori, in a morning work cycle. This also includes small group and one-on-one reading instruction built around the Science of Reading.

We explore our world through books, projects and experiences in some of the following topics: Habitats, Families & Community, Plants, Classic Tales, Farms, The 5 Senses, Farms, Native Americans, Kings & Queens, Seasons & Weather, Colonial Towns & Townspeople, Taking Care of the Earth, Continents, Countries, Maps, and more!

We spark curiosity through hands on experiences, art, and play-based challenges, through loose parts play with plenty of time outdoors.
Discovery Studio
Ages 8-12 (3rd-6th)

The purpose of Discovery is to be curious and do meaningful work. Our eagles develop self-awareness and independence through reflective processes and freedom within boundaries, They discover a joy for learning through a balanced learning design, and ignite curiosity through a wide range of challenges and experiences.

Quests - 4 Year Rotation

1
2022-2023
Build the Tribe
Entrepeneurship
Acton Athens
Community Garden
Coding & Robotics
Detective Science
Growing Curiosity

2
2023-2024
Prediction Tools
Build a Business
Colonial Acton
Game Design
Entomology
The Story of Energy
Growing Curiosity
3
2024-2025
Build the Tribe
Entrepeneurship
Experiencing History: US Citizenship
Architecture
Marine Science
Edison's Lab
Growing Curiosity
4
2025-2026
Prediction Tools
Build a Business
Cartography
Chess
Survivor
Laws of Physics: Newton's Toy Workshop
Growing Curiosity
Discovery In Action
Middle School Studio
7th - 9th

Work hard. Have fun. Find a calling. Take control of YOUR Learning.
Core Skills & Quests Work on difficult real-world Quests. Learn to calculate, write and think more deeply.
Connect & Have Fun as you develop a positive self-identity surrounded by friends who will support you.
Find a Calling Through exploring gifts, passions and apprenticeships so you can change the world.

Quests - 3 Year Rotation

1
2022-2023
When does a hero submit to authority?
Build the Tribe & Friendship
Entrepeneurship
The Trial of Socrates
Plan A Trip
Biology I: Evolution
Biology II: Medical Biology
Biology III: Embracing Life & Facing Death
Art & Creativity
2
2023-2024
Does the past determine the future?
Behavioral Economics
Personal Finance
American Independence
Chemistry I: Cooking
Chemistry II: Rockets
Politics & Economics
Growing Curiosity & Self-Organized Learning Environment (SOLE)
3
2024-2025
Does power corrupt?

Becoming a Conversationalist
Entrepeneurship - Website That Sells
McCarthy Trials
Classical Physics: Mechanics
Physics II: Electricity & Quantum Physics
Physics III: Programming, Digital Games & Drones
Art & Creativity
Middle School In Action
In the studio & out in the community!
Launchpad: High School Studio
10th - 12th

Core Skills Mastering Reading, Writing, Math, and Civilization using computer simulations and Socratic Discussions.
Quests Competing and collaborating in a game-like series of real world projects to learn 21st Century Skills.
Apprenticeships Experimenting with entrepreneurs, scientists and community leaders to hone your most precious gifts and talents until you find your calling in life.

Quests - 4 Year Rotation

1
When does a hero submit to authority?
Entrepreneurship: Selling
Travel: Plan a Trip
Psychology
Plan A Trip
Biology I: Evolution
Biology II: Medical Biology
Foreign Language: Spanish I
Art & Creativity + Spanish 2
2
Does the past determine the future?
Leadership
Decision Making Quest
Next Great Adventure
Chemistry I: Cooking
Chemistry II: Rockets
Politics & Economics
Art & Creativity + Self-Organized Learning Environment (SOLE)
3
Does Power Corrupt?

Entrepreneurship: Free Agent
Photography & New Media
Personal Finance II: Investing
Classical Physics: Mechanics
Physics II: Electricity & Light
Physics III: Programming, & Robotics
SOLEs (Self-Organized Learning Environment)
4
Next Great Adventure

This year is curated based on the path ahead and may include Early College, Passion Projects & Additional Apprenticeships.
Launchpad...
Start the adventure of your lifetime.
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