Studios at Acton Academy Johnson City

Where Every Age Group Learns to Lead Their Journey

From curious 4-year-olds exploring through play in our part-time homeschool enrichment program to 18-year-olds launching businesses and pitching ideas, each studio is built for purpose—not just age.

Spark OR Homeschool Enrichment Studio

4-5 year old Part-time Homeschool Enrichment Studio, OR 5 - 7 Year Old Full-time Spark Studio

Discovery

7 - 11 Year Old Learners

Adventure

11 - 14 Year Old Learners

Launchpad

Launching 2027

Current Openings

Coming Fall 2027

Age 4/Preschool -- 8 slots
Age 5/Kinder-- 8 slots
Age 6/1st Grade-- 8 slots

Age 7/2nd Grade-- 6 slots
Age 8/3rd Grade-- 7 slots
Age 9/4th Grade-- 7 slots
Age 10/5th Grade-- 8 slots

Age 11/6th Grade-- 7 slots
Age 12/7th Grade-- 8 slots
Age 13/8th Grade-- 8 slots

A Day in Spark OR Homeschool Enrichment Studio

Spark Montessori Studio:
In the Spark Montessori studio, learners engage in guided experiences appropriate to their developmental stages and sensitive periods for learning.
This is guided by the "absorbant mind" concept from Maria Montessori.
Empowering Environment:
The Spark Studio offers a welcoming space intentionally designed so that young learners are equipped to navigate independently and let their curiosity lead the way.
Morning Work Cycle:
Learners explore Montessori activities with a “freedom within boundaries” approach, tackling Reading, Math, Sensorial, and Practical Life skills at their own pace.
Afternoon Spark Play and/or Quests:
Focused on outdoor exploration, promoting creativity through unstructured play with loose parts. Also participating in real-life quests simplified from the elementary studio.
Adventures in Nature:
Exploring the natural world helps children connect with their environment in our field trips and outdoor play.

A Day in the Discovery

Ask great questions.
Have fun and welcome others.
Set and track goals.
Build a solid foundation in math, reading, writing, and Civilization.
Explore, are curious and develop a love of learning through hands-on project-based learning.

A Day in the Adventure

Master core skills (reading, writing, and math) through the latest technology.
Develop critical thinking and an appreciation for heroes and history through Socratic discussions.
Dive deeply into biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, finance and psychology through immersive quests and public exhibitions.
Prepare for the real world through challenging apprenticeships.

A Day in Launchpad

Prepare for the real world through challenging apprenticeships, interviews with industry leaders, and deep reflection of how your gifts and passions align with a need in the world.
Read deep literature; communicate clearly and powerfully; and tackle real world computational challenges.
Wrestle with timeless moral dilemmas through Socratic discussions in Civilization and through studio governance.
Dive deeply into college level biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, finance and psychology through immersive quests and public exhibitions.
Serve in leadership roles in lower studios, their community, and around the world in the Acton Network.

No Grades

At Acton Academy Learners Strive for Mastery

No Homework

Curiosity is the Secret to Learning Not Busywork

No Teachers

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