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Frequently Asked Questions
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Yup! We are enrolling for ages 5–12! If you’re interested in getting on our waitlist for your child to start their kindergarten experience with us, start your audition today.
No. We are a full-time home education program — think of it like a professional homeschool group. All learners who attend our program are homeschoolers who attend Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 3:00.
Please see our Tuition page.
Yes. We are an approved provider for the Personalized Education Program (PEP) Scholarship and the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-UA). We do not accept the FES-EO.
At this time, we serve children ages 5 to 12, roughly kindergarten to fifth grade. As of the 2025–2026 academic year, we do not offer programs that support children above a 5th-grade level. We will open a Middle School Studio and Launchpad as our learners get older.
Yes. You can request a tour here. We require families to research our model before requesting a tour. If you are just curious, check out our Acton Method and Resources pages.
Yes. We have year-round enrollment. We may have a waitlist depending on availability.
We are located at Nativity Episcopal Church on Del Rio Blvd. We are not a religious institution.
We are not specifically focused on preparing children for college because we’re focused on equipping them for life. We focus on developing critical thinking, self-discipline, and entrepreneurial skills.
We blend adaptive online tools, hands-on projects, and real-world apprenticeships. Core subjects are mastered through self-paced programs, while science, history, and the arts are explored through inquiry-based projects.
Guides at Acton Academy don’t lecture or provide direct answers; instead, they ask thought-provoking questions and coach and challenge children to find their own solutions.
See our About page and the Acton Method.
We don’t have teachers, we have Guides. Our current ratio is about 10 learners to 1 guide. Our goal is to have 25 learners for every 1 adult, because we want to minimize the influence of adults on the studio.
We look at a child’s whole development. Learners progress through the studios by completing Badges in core skills like math, reading, writing, and even character development.
We are adamantly “anti-testing.” The only tests our learners take are those required if they have a Step Up Scholarship.
All of our learners are homeschoolers. They follow the standard process for Florida homeschoolers if they decide to transfer to a traditional school.
The primary focus will be on apprenticeships. Tentative launch: Middle School Studio August 2027, Launchpad August 2029.
We evaluate on a case-by-case basis. Many Actons, including ours, have children with dyslexia, ADHD, autism, and similar disabilities.
We do not use IEPs. We limit adults in the studio so as not to interfere with learner independence, so we do not work with RBTs.
Acton incorporates many Montessori materials and principles — mixed-age groups, freedom within limits, large blocks of uninterrupted work time, learning through discovery, and freedom of movement — combined with 21st-century tools and the Socratic method.
No. Though we are based inside of a church, we are a separate legal entity and do not have any religious affiliation.
Yes. Children typically spend about 1 hour a day on technology. We have a strict Technology Contract and a no-personal-electronics policy.
No. We are an independent affiliate of the Acton Academy network.
Parents are seen as sponsors of their child’s learning journey. Parents are expected to attend the Welcome Party, Parent Bootcamp, Parent Meetings, and Exhibitions.
Acton is ideal for families with curious learners who enjoy problem-solving and hands-on experiences — families who use growth mindset language and are comfortable with their child failing often and even publicly.