Acton Academy Marietta
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"Acton serves all children.
Acton only serves gifted children.

How can this be true?"
-Jeff Sandefer
Our answer to this is simple:  At Acton Academy, we believe that all children are gifted
​and on a journey to find a calling that will change the world. 

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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
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Our Philosophy of Learning
We believe that:
Clear thinking leads to good decisions.
Good decisions lead to the right habits. 
The right habits lead to character.
Character becomes destiny.
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Learner Driven Community
  • ​Learners create and sign a Contract of Promises defining desirable actions and consequences 
  • Mentors encourage younger and older students to listen, affirm, set goals and hold each other accountable
  • "Learn to Be" badges celebrate character and completing leadership challenges
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Measuring Mastery
Young Heroes celebrate the mastery of tools, skills and character by earning badges and taking part in public exhibitions.
  • Parents use badges to track academic progress in Core Skills like reading, writing, math, spelling, and character development in "Learn to Be" Badges​
  • Public exhibitions at the end of Quests allow young Heroes to present work to experts, customers or the public for a real world test
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Personalized Tools
(A few of the adaptive software and online learning programs that AAM uses - not a complete list)
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Click on a Squad to Learn More
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The Explorer Squad ignites the spark of curiosity and inspiring interest and a thirst for learning - all while having fun!
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The Adventurer Squad fuels  the original spark to grow a love of learning while nurturing the development of independence, grit, and a collaborative spirit.

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The Navigator Squad  kindles the flame of one's calling, beginning to explore passions and gifts while simultaneously cultivating the skills needed to be an independent learner.
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The Pathfinder Squad lights the fire - providing room to explore one's passions beyond the campus through internships and on campus through self-directed learning
​(AAM opening TBD)

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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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©Acton Academy Marietta 2021
  • 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