In a world where most schools have mission statements about preparation for a future that is unclear, the Acton Academy promise is shockingly bold and full of agency. The promise is that through Socratic dialogue and experiential learning, each member of the Acton community will begin a Hero`s journey; discover precious gifts and a commitment to mastery; become curious, independent lifelong learners; embrace the foraging of a strong character; cherish the arts, the physical world, and the mysteries of life; and treasure economic, political, and religious freedom.
The Acton model draws inspiration from Joseph Campbells` theory
of the `Hero`s Journey` which describes an archetypal series of
adventures that every human yearns to experience. It
describes daily life at Acton where learners prepare for
challenges, opportunities, and adventures of the real world.
The model relies heavily on self-directed learning with a
tremendous amount of peer feedback. Teaching by lecturing or
issuing instruction is not allowed. At Acton Academy,
Bethel CT, we currently support 1st through 8th grade students in
discovering and growing their unique strengths--because the world
needs them! We are located in the Educational facility of
Workspace Education in the Clarke Business Park in Bethel CT.
Please visit our website at Actonbethelct.org to find out more and
schedule a tour!
Decades ago private schools could have been accused of being elitist. You had to have money to attend. The student populations were fairly homogeneous. Fortunately that has changed.
The average private school tuition in Fairfield County, CT is $23,666 for elementary schools and $32,627 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
