What Makes Acton Academy Cache Valley Different?
Socratic discussions, collaborative projects and self-paced learning in a student-led environment. Acton students are building real-life skills in the classroom everyday.
Powerful interactive technology
Self paced learning for Reading, Writing and Math.
A Learner Driven Community
Serious commitments; genuine relationships; authentic accountability.
The Socratic Method
Critical thinking skills and forging character.
Real World Quests and Apprenticeships
Hands on learning for 21st Century skills.
At Traditional Schools…
At Acton Academy Cache Valley…
1Worksheets, busy work, homework, boring work
1100% customized learning plans with cutting-edge adaptive tech, writer's workshops, hands-on materials, and exciting challenges
2The teacher is always the expert
2Socratic Guides ask questions inviting our learners to become their own expert
3Taught what to think through memorization and regurgitation of rules and facts
3Learn how to think with debates and real world projects
4Grades and report cards
4Personalized goals, mastery based badges, comprehensive portfolios, and community exhibitions
5The teacher lectures, disciplines, and makes the rules
5Everyone contributes, peer-to-peer accountability, and community created contracts and promises
6Students are confined to rows of desks
6Freedom to move around, explore, experiment, and collaborate
7Told what to read, what to learn and when to learn it
7Freedom to pursue your own interests and work on individual passions
8Classrooms where creativity is diminished and it's nearly impossible to reach your full potential
8Studios where outside-the-box thinking is rewarded and the process of finding a calling in life begins
9Pace set by the teacher, or worse, the average of the collective where student progress is limited by the lowest common denominator
9Self-paced progress enhanced by productivity hacks and independence, only hindered by a learner's imagination
10Grouped by age
10Studios of mixed-ages where frequently changing rosters and team projects add new dynamics to learn from
11Kids often stressed out about going to school every morning
11Our learners love coming to Acton, they complain on the days off of school —seriously
12Bureaucratic processes that almost never change
12A revolutionary process of innovation where we are always adapting and improving
13Lack of any leadership or decision-making opportunities
13Incredible leadership opportunities developed by serving on committees, team leaders, and making decisions that actually impact their community
14Failure is avoided and is considered a depressing end
14Cultivate growth mindsets. Failure is embraced for the learning and growth it provides
15Morals and character are an afterthought or avoided entirely
15Strength of character is tested, grown, and explored constantly
17A transactional school like a factory with bells, shifts, and one-size-fits-all
17A transformational journey, with big goals, mentors, tools, and a destination you care about
Is Acton Academy Cache Valley the Right Fit for My Family?
Acton Academy Cache Valley is usually a perfect fit for families like the following:
- People who believe the traditional school system no longer works to prepare children for the modern world
- Entrepreneurs
- Creators and creatives
- Out-of-the box thinkers
- People who want the benefits of child-directed learning without having to make a full-time commitment to homeschooling
- Families with flexible schedules
- Children who want additional time to pursue their passions beyond traditional after school hours
- People who want to maximize their family time
- Trailblazers and trendsetters