Elementary School

At Acton Academy we lay the foundation for the joy of learning as we encourage our young heroes to find their life’s calling and tap into their unique genius. Our well-balanced educational experience ignites curiosity, creativity, and the ability to ask good questions.

Learning at Acton

Learn to Do

Hands-on learning for Science, Entrepreneurship and the Arts prepare children for Apprenticeships and real world challenges.
Learn to Learn

Socratic Discussions and self-paced challenges equip children to be independent lifelong learners.
Learn to BE

The Hero’s Journey, relational covenants and real world consequences transform difficult decisions into virtuous habits.

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"Excellent school that teaches the Socrates methodology. We have both our children going to this school and they/we are extremely happy with the environment and results."
Nick & Brenda

"The thought of a learning environment that incorporates active learning, includes all the senses, and emphasizes a pursuit personalized to your individual gifts, sounds amazing. What kid doesn't deserve that?"
Debbie

"Acton is filled with love, patience, and fun! We couldn't have imagined a more perfect place."
Michelle

"I am so grateful and amazed at Acton Academy! Acton has truly become a place where my children are thriving and loving learning. They love school again and have the ability to explore while learning. Acton Rockford has truly been life changing for us."
Piper G

"We are so pleased that our children are students in this remarkable school! We have seen so much personal growth in both of them as the year has progressed! They are excited to go to school everyday and accomplish so much while they are there. The families at Acton are really wonderful, and we have been nothing but impressed with all of the teachers. I highly recommend Acton Academy and am so glad they are here in Rockford!"
Erin P.

Learning Environment

Field trips and guest presenters to extend learning beyond the classroom.
Peer Critique Writers’ Workshops
Socratic discussions to enhance ethical and critical thinking, the ability to express oneself, be a good listener and communicator.
Varied Sports and physical activities.
No homework or frequent testing.
Fun and enriching family activities to foster a strong school community.

21st Century Learning

The latest in educational technology for self-paced mastery of reading, writing and math skills.
Deep Socratic discussions about heroes, history and self-governance to hone critical thinking skills and the ability to powerfully think, write and speak.
Hands-on project based Quests to master the tools and skills needed to solve problems in the real world.
Written promises and covenants that form a tightly bound community of individuals learning to form authentic friendships and honestly resolve interpersonal problems.

A Learner Driven Community

Students create and sign a Contract of Promises describing how each individual will act and the consequences for violating community norms.
Mentor teams encourage younger and older students to listen, affirm, set goals and hold each other accountable.
“Learn to Be” badges that celebrate character and completing leadership challenges.

Measuring Mastery

Young heroes celebrate the mastery of tools, skills and character by earning badges, assembling portfolios and taking part in public exhibitions.

1. Parents use badges to track academic progress in Core Skills like reading, writing, math and spelling and character development in “Learn to Be” Badges.

2. Electronic and hard copy Portfolios capture rough drafts, photos, video and other creative work.

3. Public exhibitions at the end of most Quests allow young heroes to present work to experts, customers or the public for a real world test.

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