FAQS

Each family is unique, though there are some similarities we've seen between the families who are happiest and most successful in this model. Check out the list here.

We encourage families to be intentional about their decision to apply to Acton Academy Redding! Please read our site and other materials, watch videos, and participate in a couple of our events.

Acton Academy Redding offers 3 studios:

Spark - ages 5 to approximately 7 years old

Adventure - Ages 7 to 11 years old

*Discovery - Ages 11 to 14 years old

*Launchpad - Ages 14 to 18 years old 

*Offered for existing learners, only. Not currently enrolling new learners for Discovery and Launchpad.

Acton Academy Redding begins at 8:30 am each day (drop-off starting at 8:00 am) and finishes at 3:00 pm. Fun Fridays end at 12:30pm.

We operate on a 9-10 month calendar, but our flexible program allows families to travel together during the year, without sacrificing any learning.

The school calendar is based on a series of 5- to 6-week project sprints called "Quests", each with a theme – like Rockets, Robots, Medical Biology, or Detective Chemistry. Each Quest is a grand adventure, culminating in a high-stakes public Exhibition for family and friends.

Six 5- to 6-week sessions, followed by 1 to 2 weeks off to refuel and for holidays, make up the school year.

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 in order to live a satisfying and fulfilled life. Our mission is to prepare your child for his or her special journey.

At Acton Academy Redding we believe in learning to be and learning to do and an important part of this is encouraging kids to take responsibility for their own behavior and hold those around them to a high standard. When something isn’t working, we want our students to work together to solve the problem, not look for an adult to solve it for them. This creates a sense of independence and confidence that will serve them well in all areas of life.

We believe that children learn best when working with children younger and older than themselves rather than split up into groups based solely on age. In addition to individualized curriculum, all ages of students work together in groups.

Kids who love to learn, are curious, self-motivated, and respectful. Our environment is an accelerator for the independent learner who can tackle challenging questions, follow instructions, and solve problems.

We take our commitment seriously when we promise to deliver a transformative education experience for young people at Acton Academy Redding. Since we are a small school, we make sure that we have the resources necessary to keep this promise for each family that joins us. Currently, we have had success with young people who experience ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, and some minor forms of autism. We are not currently equipped to serve young people with other specific learning needs.

We respect and incorporate Maria Montessori’s philosophy but, we are not a Montessori school. We also use the latest interactive technologies, hands on projects and the Socratic Method for discussions.

At Acton Academy, we believe in the power of balance. Using the incredible, self-paced eLearning tools now available, we are able to provide the rigor needed for learning math, vocabulary, spelling and grammar in about 90 minutes each day, while freeing up the rest of the day for engaging, project-based learning. The two are highly complementary.