• 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

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    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.

     

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