How is the Acton Johnson City Campus affiliated with the Acton Academy Network?
Acton Academy Johnson City is an official affiliate in the network of over 300 Acton Academies worldwide.
What grades do you offer?
Spark Studio (ages 5-7) Full-time or Part-time M/W or T/TH schedules are available.
Elementary School Studio (ages 7 to 12) Full-time or Part-time M/W or T/TH schedules are available.
Future Studios to add as we grow:
Middle School School Studio (ages 12 to 14)
Launchpad Studio (ages 14 to 18)
What spots do you have open
We currently have spaces available in our part-time and full-time Spark (ages 5-7) and our part-time and full-time Elementary Studios (ages 7 - 12).
Where is your school located?
Our campus is in the Gray area near the Gray Fossil Museum. We plan to relocate within the North Johnson City area as we expand.
What is your calendar and daily schedule?
We begin each year in the middle of July, and run through the end of May. Eagles are in session five to six weeks, followed by a week-long break to rest and recharge. Each day begins at 8:30 am (drop-off starting at 8:00 am) and ends at 3:00 pm. We stagger drop-off and pick-up to reduce congestion.
What is your tuition?
Our tuition is less than the large private schools in our area. Since we are a micro-school, we do not have as much overhead, so we can charge less. Please contact us for specific tuition information.
A small number of need-based scholarships are available annually. Complete the full application process to be added to the waiting list.
2024/2025 school year only: ask us about our Founding Family Discount.
What is your schedule like?
We operate year-round in 4-6 week sessions. After the session is finished, we are off for one week. Exceptions are Christmas Break for 2 weeks, and Summer Break for 6 weeks.
The school day is in session from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, with drop-off starting at 8 a.m.
May I visit campus or get a tour?
To protect the Hero’s learning environment, we do not offer tours during the school day; Complete the application to meet for an in-person visit to our campus after school hours.
Is Acton Academy Johnson City a Montessori school?
We respect and incorporate Maria Montessori’s philosophy and use some of her tools in the Spark Studio (ages 5-7), but we are not a Montessori school. We also use the latest interactive technologies, hands-on projects, and the Socratic Method.
Is Acton Academy Johnson City a religious school?
We are a secular environment open to Christian believers, seekers, and non-believers alike. We stress the historical importance of Christianity to the development of Western Civilization. We welcome children of all faiths and honor their beliefs and practices (including prayer) in the studios. We support religious freedom and its expression in our school and respect all faiths. We, the founders, are Christian, but no statement of faith is required.
Who was Lord Acton?
Lord John Emerich Edward Dahlberg Acton (1834-1902) was a Victorian scholar of Freedom who saw liberty not as a license but as the freedom to do what was right. He was suspicious of power for the sake of power, which led to his most famous quote: "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely." At the Acton Academy, we celebrate his defense of economic, political, and religious freedom.
What do you mean by a hero's journey?
We believe that each of us has a special calling in life and a series of trials and tests that must be faced with integrity and purpose to live a satisfying and fulfilled life. Our mission is to prepare your child for his or her special journey.
What is an "independent learner"?
An independent learner can research questions, follow written instructions, solve problems, admit that they don't know something, and figure out a solution when they hit a roadblock without asking an adult for help. They also participate in discussions and strive for mastery.
What do you mean by a "running partner"?
Running Partners are classmates who meet regularly to set goals and hold each other accountable for meeting those goals. They encourage and inspire each other by asking good questions, listening, and providing affirmation.
Will children be grouped into grades?
We believe that children learn best when working with others both younger and older than themselves rather than being split into groups based solely on age. In addition to an individualized curriculum, students of all ages work together in groups.
Does Acton Academy Johnson City serve special needs children?
We are not trained to serve children with serious learning disabilities but have been able to serve young heroes with mild problems. We believe that many minor learning disabilities are commonly misdiagnosed and that children learn best in a self-paced environment. Children must be self-toileting, socially functional, verbal, and independent of parental support at school to enroll.
What do you mean by "every child can change the world"?
We believe each of our students will find a passion — something they love and have a gift to do. They will learn to use this gift to serve others and fulfill a passionate need. This may be by becoming a shoe-shiner who tells stories and makes people's day just by doing his job with love and vigor; it may be by becoming a coach who sees the light in a child’s eyes and guides her to pursue a dream; it may be by becoming a father or mother who leads a family on a Hero's Journey; it may be becoming an entrepreneur or business leader guided by compassion and integrity; or it may be by becoming an artist or writer who brings beauty to people's lives.
Why do you focus on teaching the "American Experiment"?
We believe in liberty, justice, and the ideals of the American Revolution as the cornerstones of civilization. In addition to experiential learning, we will study the American documents and their true meaning as we examine other cultures and forms of government.