About Acton Academy East Bay
About Us
Our Mission
Each person who enters our doors will find a calling that will change the world.
Our Story
Parents are frustrated with the old, traditional educational model that teaches students to check boxes and spit out facts. At Acton Academy, we believe learning should be an adventure – unique to each student – preparing them to bring their own special genius to the world. We nurture a child’s love of learning by expanding on his or her own inquisitive nature. We know that teaching means much more than lessons and standards. We’re responsible for creating an environment of support that allows children to develop their own ideas, express their feelings, take risks, make choices, and most of all, grow to be strong, thinking individuals.
At Acton Academy East Bay we use the latest in educational technology for self-paced mastery of reading, writing and math skills. Our self-paced learning environment fosters responsibility, goal-setting, and teamwork. Deep Socratic discussions take place 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 are used to master the tools and skills needed to solve problems in the real world. The children create and market a business to the community each year. Volunteerism is a critical component to weekly activities. Children are encouraged to spend time outdoors cultivating the organic garden and playing with friends in the playground. At Acton Academy we strongly believe that children should enjoy learning art and music which is why we incorporate these subjects weekly.
Acton students are empowered to thrive in a world that needs independent, motivated thinkers and learners