Acton Academy Marietta
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"The greatest gift you can give your children is to believe in them."
- Jim Valvano
ADVENTURERS
Eagles (typically ages 8-11)
The Adventurer Studio is the first environment where students work both independently on self-paced Core Skills acquisition and collaboratively on developing community covenants and participating in real world projects.  
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​Socratic discussions, self-pacing, and growth mindset development equip students to be lifelong learners.
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Hands-on learning through projects and challenges primes students for real world demands. 
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​The Hero's Journey and community covenants transform difficult decisions into virtuous habits.

All studio schedules are similar in that the day is broken into independent work cycles, collaborative work, recess, and community building activities.

Sample Adventurer Schedule 
8:20         Morning Circle/ Mindfulness
8:30         Launch: Socratic Seminar
8:45        Core Skills Work Cycle
9:45         Snack/Recess
10:00      Core Skills Work Cycle
11:15        Recess/Lunch Break
12:15        Meet with running partners
12:45        Investigation Time (STEM Lab/Global Studies/Civilization/Board Games)
2:15          Enrichment (Art/Performing Arts/Fitness)
3:10         Studio Maintenance
3:20         Closing Circle  
3:30         Dismissal
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Acton Academy Marietta
52 Moore Avenue, Marietta, GA 30060
(Please contact us for a mailing address)


Acton  Academy Marietta does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion,  disability, veteran status, or age in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment policies or other school administered programs and activities.

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  • Home
  • About
    • The Acton Schools Network
    • The Hero's Journey
    • Our Team
    • FAQs
    • Praise and Press
    • Calendar
  • Learning Design
    • Overview
    • Explorers (ages 5-7)
    • Adventurers (ages 8-11)
    • Navigators (ages 12-14)
    • Pathfinders (ages 15-18)
    • Fine Arts
    • Wellness
  • Inquire/Apply
    • Next Steps
    • Tuition
  • Contact Us