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“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.”
-Martin Luther King, Jr.
NAVIGATORS
Eagles (typically ages 12-14)
Learners in the Navigator Learning Squad participate in the design of their learning plan, take control of their work and project schedule, serve as community leaders, and engage in real world apprenticeships.
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Designing their individualized learning plan and managing their work and projects empowers students to take charge of their learning. 
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Learners participate in difficult real world Quests and learn to analyze, calculate, read, write, and think more critically.
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Students earn leadership badges through community mentoring and explore their gifts and talents through apprenticeships.
All studio schedules are similar in that the day is broken into independent work cycles, collaborative work or play cycles, free time, and community building activities.
Sample Navigator Schedule (Monday - Thursday)

8:00 - 8:40           Arrival, Goal-Setting, Morning Circle, Mindfulness
8:40 - 9:00          Launch: Socratic Seminar
9:00 - 9:50          Core Skills Work Cycle
9:50-10:30          Snack/Recess
10:30-11:30        Core Skills Work Cycle
11:30-12:00        Civilization
12:00-12:30        Lunch
12:30-2:00         Quest Launch/Quest Cycle
2:00-2:30           Recess
2:30-3:00           Relax or Read
3:00-3:10           Goal Checks/Reflection
3:10-3:30            Studio Maintenance/Closing Circle  
Friday Schedules are flexible and created weekly, adding in the following weekly activities:
Art, Music, Destination Imagination, Town Meeting, Chef for a Day, Monthly Celebrations, and more.​

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Acton Academy Marietta
52 Moore Avenue, Marietta, GA 30060

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
    • Acton 101
    • 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
  • Parent Portal