Your child is destined to be a world-changer. Acton Academy McKinney helps K-8th grade students discover and grow their unique strengths because the world needs them. Our students learn together in multi-age studios and learn to mentor and be mentored by one another. Acton Academy offfers a self-paced, project-based and learner driven education in a character-forging community.
We are a part of the global network of Acton Academy Affiliate Schools and are accredited by The Association of Learner Driven Schools.
Acton Academy uses the latest technology in a self-paced
learning environment that is designed to foster responsibility,
goal-setting, and teamwork. Acton students are empowered to thrive
in a world that needs independent, motivated thinkers and
learners.
We believe children learn best by doing. Whether it`s
launching a startup business, creating a tidepool habitat, playing
a musical instrument, painting a mosaic, or programming a robot,
Acton students are building real-life skills in the classroom every
day.
We believe the learning experience is much richer when the
teacher ("Guide") offers insightful questions and facilitates hands
on learning. Guides use the Socratic method, always responding to
students` questions with new questions. This exchange hones
students` critical thinking skills.
Acton Academy is "student led." This means young people take
ownership of their education and peer relationships. Acton students
learn to think independently, take responsibility and embrace
challenge. They are being prepared to bring their own unique genius
to the world.
We believe in the power of apprenticeships. Beginning in
middle school, our students obtain summer internships in a field
they are passionate about. Acton students have interned with
doctors, entrepreneur bakers, plumbers, attorneys and graphic
designers. What will your child choose?
We encourage our students to develop personal virtues such
as honesty, hard work, responsibility, kindness and empathy. Armed
with purpose and good character, we believe our students will
launch into adulthood prepared to find their calling and change the
world.
The average private school tuition in Collin County, TX is $10,284 for elementary schools and $12,729 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
