How to Apply
Join our community of like-minded families dedicated to nurturing young minds.
SEEKING FELLOW TRAVELERS
Is Acton right for your family?
We believe our approach to education is unbelievably powerful, but we understand that it’s not for everyone. Please take some time to review the characteristics of families who thrive at Acton… and those who are best served in a more traditional school.
GREAT FIT
- Entrepreneurs and risk-takers
- Creators and creatives
- Outside-the-box thinkers
- Trailblazers and trendsetters
- Personal, religious, economic, & political freedom
- Independence, creativity, & critical thinking
- Independent & self-directed learning
- A victorious mindset, not a victim mentality
- Family time more than extra homework
- Protecting your child’s love of learning
- Hands-on, experiential, project-based learning
- Learning can and should be both fun and rigorous
- Children are able to solve their own problems if given a chance
- Every child has unique gifts and the potential to change the world
- “Failure” and mistakes are a natural part of learning, meant to be overcome instead of avoided
- The traditional approach to education is fundamentally broken
POOR FIT
- Unwilling to model their own Hero’s journey for their children
- Unwilling to trust their child with the freedom to fail and suffer real-world consequences
- Unwilling to let their child struggle to overcome their own challenges
- Unwilling to consult their child on how their education is progressing
- Obedience and conformity over critical thinking and independence
- Lectures and formal instruction from an adult over self-directed discovery
- Predictability more than adventure
- Social prestige more than real-world accomplishments
- Mistakes are a sign of failure
- Homework is essential for a good education
- Traditional schooling works well
- Their problems are somebody else’s responsibility
- School is primarily responsible for a child’s education
- Adults must answer questions or children cannot learn
- Grades are essential to track learning progress
GETTING STARTED
Our Enrollment Process
Our unique enrollment process offers you a hands-on exploration of what makes Acton Academy special. In order to avoid a poor fit and a future move to a new academic environment, this process is designed to help you understand the significant differences between Acton Academy and traditional schools. We want to ensure that our approach aligns with what you envision for your child’s education so you can make the decision that’s best for them.
Each of the steps in the application process is free, and there is no obligation to enroll if extended an invitation. While we recognize that we are asking you to dedicate time and thought to this process, families who are thriving in our community often share that they truly enjoyed the process, and we hope you do too! Our goal is for you to finish enrollment (or not) with confidence in your choice. We encourage you to actively participate, ask questions, and explore!
Take a few minutes to see how we can serve your family and get any initial questions answered.
You'll receive an email with info, videos, and books that will help with your research.
After your research, you can submit your application using a link we will provide.
We'll schedule a time to meet your family, which is meant to be fun and informal. It's also your chance to get to know us and ask any questions you may still have.
If we believe Acton Academy would be a good fit for your family, we will invite you to enroll. Congratulations!
A non-refundable down payment (credited toward your tuition) reserves your child’s spot for the upcoming year.
Now Enrolling
If you're seeking an educational experience that goes beyond the ordinary, where your child can embark on a journey of self-discovery, critical thinking, and real-world exploration, your journey starts here.
- Schedule a quick Discovery Call
- Complete your research & application
- Meet with us for a casual interview
Acton Academy Blue Ridge
224 Taylor St
Staunton, VA 24401
Phone: (540) 324-9686
