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Find a Calling. Change the World.
  • About 
    • Our Approach
    • Our Team
    • Studios
    • Blog
    • Apply
  • Family 
    • Parent Tribe
  • …  
    • About 
      • Our Approach
      • Our Team
      • Studios
      • Blog
      • Apply
    • Family 
      • Parent Tribe
    Schedule A Tour
    acton academy palm harbor private school charter microschool
    acton academy palm harbor private school charter microschool
    Find a Calling. Change the World.
    • About 
      • Our Approach
      • Our Team
      • Studios
      • Blog
      • Apply
    • Family 
      • Parent Tribe
    • …  
      • About 
        • Our Approach
        • Our Team
        • Studios
        • Blog
        • Apply
      • Family 
        • Parent Tribe
      Schedule A Tour
      acton academy palm harbor private school charter microschool
      • 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 4-7

        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 7-12 (2nd-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

        1. Build the Tribe
        2. Entrepeneurship
        3. Acton Athens
        4. Community Garden
        5. Coding & Robotics
        6. Detective Science
        7. Growing Curiosity

         

        2

        2023-2024

        1. Prediction Tools
        2. Build a Business
        3. Colonial Acton
        4. Game Design
        5. Entomology
        6. The Story of Energy
        7. Growing Curiosity
        3

        2024-2025

        1. Build the Tribe
        2. Entrepeneurship
        3. Experiencing History: US Citizenship
        4. Architecture
        5. Marine Science
        6. Edison's Lab
        7. Growing Curiosity
        4

        2025-2026

        1. Prediction Tools
        2. Build a Business
        3. Cartography
        4. Chess
        5. Survivor
        6. Laws of Physics: Newton's Toy Workshop
        7. 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?
        1. Build the Tribe & Friendship
        2. Entrepeneurship
        3. The Trial of Socrates
        4. Plan A Trip
        5. Biology I: Evolution
        6. Biology II: Medical Biology
        7. Biology III: Embracing Life & Facing Death
        8. Art & Creativity 
        2

        2023-2024

        Does the past determine the future?
        1. Behavioral Economics
        2. Personal Finance
        3. American Independence
        4. Chemistry I: Cooking
        5. Chemistry II: Rockets
        6. Politics & Economics
        7. Growing Curiosity & Self-Organized Learning Environment (SOLE)
        3

        2024-2025

        Does power corrupt?

         

        1. Becoming a Conversationalist
        2. Entrepeneurship - Website That Sells
        3. McCarthy Trials
        4. Classical Physics: Mechanics
        5. Physics II: Electricity & Quantum Physics
        6. Physics III: Programming, Digital Games & Drones
        7. 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?
        1. Entrepreneurship: Selling
        2. Travel: Plan a Trip
        3. Psychology
        4. Plan A Trip
        5. Biology I: Evolution
        6. Biology II: Medical Biology
        7. Foreign Language: Spanish I
        8. Art & Creativity + Spanish 2
        2
        Does the past determine the future?
        1. Leadership
        2. Decision Making Quest
        3. Next Great Adventure
        4. Chemistry I: Cooking
        5. Chemistry II: Rockets
        6. Politics & Economics
        7. Art & Creativity + Self-Organized Learning Environment (SOLE)
        3
        Does Power Corrupt?
         
        1. Entrepreneurship: Free Agent
        2. Photography & New Media
        3. Personal Finance II: Investing
        4. Classical Physics: Mechanics
        5. Physics II: Electricity & Light
        6. Physics III: Programming, & Robotics
        7. 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.

         

      • Sign Up for the Children's Business Fair

      Contact Us

       

      Address

      727-275-0175

       

      Located in:

      CSA Palm Harbor

      1550 16th St,

      Building 2

      Palm Harbor, FL 34683

      hello@ActonAcademyPH.com

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