Launch your Hero's Journey
Find a Calling and Change the World
At Expedition: An Acton Academy, we believe strongly that every young human has come to earth with unique gifts and passions that are theirs to discover, cherish and share. We believe the role of guides and parents is to inspire and equip young learners to reach the potential that exists within them, by inspiring them to embark on what we call a "Hero's Journey." We all work collaboratively to make Expedition the perfect blend of individuality, curiousity, and community, filled with Heroes that will indeed find their calling and change the world.
Our Promises to Your Child
He or She Will:
1. Begin a Hero's Journey.
2. Learn to be a curious, independent, lifelong learner.
3. Develop a deep respect for economic, political and religious freedoms.
4. Cherish the arts, wonders of the physical world and the mysteries of life on Earth.
5. Discover his or her most precious gifts and learn to use them to solve difficult problems.
Our Beliefs
1. We believe each child has a gift that can change the world in a profound way.
2. We believe in learning by knowing, learning by doing, and learning by being.
3. We believe our learning environment is a closely connected community of lifelong learners.
4. We believe in a society in which people live a life of meaning according to their deepest beliefs, cooperating without compulsion, and taking responsibility for the consequences of their actions.
Learning at Acton
Learn to Learn
Socratic Discussions and self paced challenges equip children to be independent lifelong learners.
Learn to Do
Hands-on Quests for Science, Entrepreneurship and the Arts prepare children for Apprenticeships and real world challenges.
Learn to Be
The Hero’s Journey, relational covenants and real world consequences transform difficult decisions into virtuous habits.
Expedition: An Acton Academy is firmly committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity for all learners and in our community. We believe education and our charitable purpose is enhanced when our community is diverse with different backgrounds, skills, opinions and perspectives, thereby cultivating an environment of open communication, inclusivity, and respect.
Expedition: An Acton Academy does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, creed, ancestry, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran's status, political service or affiliation, religion, or national origin in the administration of its educational or admissions policies.
