A day in the life

A day in our Studios is creativity within constraints: large blocks of time for work and play with clear but broad guardrails, equipping young people to manage their time, set goals, and track progress.

Daily Schedule

The days are structured through a schedule of activities. A typical day includes a Morning Launch, which serves to direct the children’s attention to the specific topic of the day, whether it’s an academic aspect or a community interest topic. Then, there are large blocks of time for academic work and time dedicated to the specific project of the session. This includes tracking personal goals and Socratic discussions. The day also includes time for snacks and lunch, free play, and studio maintenance.

The schedule is flexible to accommodate different learning needs. Students can rearrange work blocks and choose from a variety of work options based on personal goals, passions, and commitments.

8:00

Drop-off / Free Time

8:30

Daily Launch (Socratic Discussion)

8:45

Core Skills

Goal setting, math, writers' workshop, reading, civilization discussion

11:30

Lunch / Free Time

12:30

Quest Launch (Socratic Discussion)

12:45

Quest

Hands-on work, team-based challenges, sciences, coding, entrepreneurship, art & music, history, report on goals.

2:45

Studio Maintenance

3:00

Closing Group with lessons learned and gratitude

03:15

Pick-up

"Our son is excelling in his current learning environment. He is passionate about learning and has made strong friendships."

Parent at Acton Academy
Discovery Studio

A Learner-Driven Community

Our young heroes learn in tightly bound communities with extremely high standards of excellence, where self-management, and self-governance are celebrated daily.

1
Learners create and sign a Contract of Promises describing how each individual will act and the consequences for violating community norms.
2
Running Partners and Squads encourage younger and older heroes to listen, affirm, set goals, and hold each other accountable.
3
Servant Leader badges celebrate warm-hearted and tough-minded decisions that build character.

Acton School Guide