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Acton Academy Sioux Falls

N/A, N/A, us • 5 - 9 Employees
Education/Training

What if children are far more capable than we've ever imagined?Acton Academy Sioux Falls is an innovative, mixed-age, learner-driven school serving ages 4-15.Our mission is to inspire each child and parent who enters our doors to find a calling that will change the world. We call this the Hero's Journey.Our PromisesAt Acton Academy Sioux Falls, your child will:- Begin a Hero's Journey- Learn to be a curious, independent, lifelong learner- Discover his or her most precious gifts and learn to use them to solve interesting problems- Understand the importance of strong character- Value a healthy lifestyle of mind and body- Cherish the arts, wonders of the physical world and the mysteries of life on Earth- Develop a deep respect for economic, political and religious freedomsOur Beliefs- We believe each child has a gift that can change the world in a profound way- We believe in a closely connected family of lifelong learners- We believe in learning to learn, learning to do, and learning to be- We believe in economic, political, and religious freedomLearning Design core elements- Learn to Learn- Learn to Do- Learn to BeLearning Design principles- A Learner Driven Community- Powerful interactive technology- Learning by Doing- The Socratic Method- Real World Quests and Apprenticeships- The Hero's Journey