-Spark Options-

2, 3, 4, 5 Day Programs

All program options include core subjects, imaginative and sensory play, nature days, and lots of outdoor fun!

Mon-Fri, Mon-Thu,

Mon-Wed, Mon-Tue, or Thu-Fri

(Spark also has 1/2 day options)

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-Discovery Options-

5 Day Program

Core + Quests + Civilization + Writer's Workshop 

Learning Lab + Enrichment + Nature Day

Mon-Fri

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4 Day Program

Core + Quests + Civilization + Writer's Workshop 

Learning Lab + Enrichment  

Mon-Thu

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3 Day Program

Core + Quests + Writer's Workshop

Mon-Wed  ​

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-Journey Options-

 4 or 5 Day Program

Mon-Thu, Mon-Fri

Core + Quests + Civilization + Writer's Workshop

Learning Lab + Enrichment + Apprenticeships

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-Launchpad Options-

 4 or 5 Day Program

Mon-Thu or Mon-Fri

Core + Quests + Civilization + Writer's Workshop

Learning Lab + Enrichment + Apprenticeships

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All Program Times are 8:30-3:15

 

Core Skills is a block of time focused on math and language arts (reading, writing, spelling, grammar, typing) where learners use cutting-edge adaptive software and hands-on manipulatives to learn in exactly the right style and at the right pace for each Hero. For high school students this time could include online dual-enrollment college classes taken alone or in groups.

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Core for Spark Studio is Montessori based and there is no tech used by the Heroes in this studio.

 

Quests are a three to six week series of hands-on challenges and projects in the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts, social sciences, entrepreneurship, and more.  Quests incorporate all of the subjects, and bring them together to create engaging and rewarding learning experiences for the real-world.  Quests are a main feature of the Acton Academy learning model.

 

Civilization is our version of social studies where learners do individual research and gather into Socratic debates, diving into historical, geographical, political, economic, and religious dilemmas, enigmas, and puzzles.  Our primary goal with Civilization is to prepare future leaders to make important decisions, with deep context and perspective, rather than memorize easily Googled facts.

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Learning Lab is a time where the Heroes can do research, and work on projects based on their unique interests and passions.  This time allows them to hone their unique talents and skills,  learn about something new, or try something they have never done before.

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Enrichment is time set aside for art, theater, dance, music, movie making, PE, outdoor nature education, maker's lab, field trips, and more.

 

Multiple Socratic discussions take place each day.  Guides use Socratic discussions and the Socratic method, instead of lectures, to present topics and help guide students in their learning.

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*Acton Academy Santa Cruz is a private home school program open to members only.  All learners must be registered as home school students through either a Private School Affidavit, Private School Satellite Program, or be enrolled in a charter or public school independent studies program.  For more information about these options please contact us!

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