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Do you want your child to lead a life of meaning and purpose?
Acton Academy El Salvador is an authentic Montessori preschool and innovative K-12 located in Antiguo Cuscatlán.
We believe that every child who enters our doors deserves to find a meaningful calling to change the world in a profound way.
We go beyond academics, networking and college prep to empower our learners to chart their own successful and meaningful journey in life.
Why did this entrepreneur dad choose Acton Academy?
Our Studios
Our classrooms are mixed-age, allowing older learners to mentor, model and lead, while younger learners aspire to grow into their shoes!
👶 Infant Community
14 months - 3 years old
Toddlers are beginning to master balance, coordination and reasoning, and they want to challenge themselves to do important, meaningful work.
🏠 Children's House
3 - 6 years old
Our carefully prepared, mixed-age classrooms are designed and curated with materials scientifically developed by Dr. Maria Montessori.
🌟 Spark Studio
K - 2nd Grade
Students build on the capacity for concrete learning developed in the Montessori Preschool. As their ability to reason increases, they begin to think abstractly. Work time is balanced with free play, fun projects (quests), and increasing independence.
🌎 Discovery Studio
3rd - 5th Grade
Eagles are challenged to master the core skills of reading, writing and mathematics. They complete a series of real-world, hands on projects (quests), they write 6 major genre pieces and read a minimum of 12 books of increasing difficulty. They also earn Character Badges, which help them develop great habits such as order, kindness and boundaries.
🎓 Agora Studio
6th - 8th Grade
Our Middle School combines individualized learning with Socratic discussions, harder real-world projects and increasing self-accountability. They develop a habit of reading deep books and of doing extensive writing to develop their logic and thinking skills. They also start apprenticing outside of school, exploring possible future directions.
🚀 Launchpad Studio
9th - 12th Grade
High School learners complete their mastery of academic requirements, increase their time working in their chosen field, and formally commit to their Next Great Adventure. By graduation, they are ready to launch into the world, equipped with life skills, character and authentic connections with mentors for the journey ahead.
What makes Acton Academy different?
Goal-Orientation
Rather than follow a standardized curriculum, our learners chart their own course, setting goals each week and then working hard to reach them - which gives them the power of self-discipline and self-management - a key to being successful in the new economy.
Self-Directed Learning
Humans are born wanting to learn, grow and master the skills they need to be successful in their lives. We channel this innate curiosity and drive, guiding, inspiring and equipping our Eagles to achieve mastery towards a purpose - not just to pass a grade.
Life Skills
We engage children in real-world skills: from preparing food and cleaning up after themselves to learning how to manage conflict, collaborate with others, communicate effectively and even to build their own businesses.
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is a pillar of an Acton education. Why? Because the entrepreneurial skills of idea generation, commitment, hard work, leadership, communication and creativity are necessary for any adventurous hero's journey.
Authentic Friendships
We believe that people skills are the most important skills and that honesty, empathy, connection, kindness and vulnerability allow authentic friendships to grow and that holding each other accountable to be our best selves is an aspect of true friendship.
Autonomy & Independence
Starting with our youngest learners, we "follow the child," fomenting independence and autonomy so that they grow into self-reliant, responsible and empowered people.
Our Mission
Each person who enters our doors is an everyday hero with their own special genius who deserves to find a calling to change the world in a profound way.
Our Promises
Your child will:
- Begin a Hero's Journey
- Learn to be a curious, independent and life-long learner.
- Develop a deep respect for economic, political and religious freedom and responsibility.
- Celebrate the arts, the wonders of the physical world and the mysteries of life on earth.
- Discover his most valuable gifts and learn to use them to solve difficult problems in the world.
Accrediations and Certifications
Acton Academy Affiliate Network
Since our founding in 2016, Acton Academy El Salvador has been a full-fledged member of the Acton Academy Affiliate Network of more than 350 Acton schools around the world. To learn more, please visit www.actonacademy.org
International Association of Learner-Driven Schools
Since our founding in 2016, Acton Academy El Salvador is fully accredited by the International Association of Learner-Driven Schools in Texas, USA.
Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation
Acton Academy is recognized by this Harvard University Institute for being a leading innovator in K-12 Education.
Association Montessori Internationale
Our Montessori Director is fully certified as a Montessori Administrator by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI).
North American Montessori Center
Our Directors are fully certified Montessori Guides with the North American Montessori Center.
FAQs
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Is Acton Academy for gifted and talented students?
Acton Academy:
The School Changer
Are you curious about Acton Academy? Register below to schedule a 20 minute Zoom call with one of our Directors.
FInd a Calling.
Change the World.
Acton Academy
Avenida Teotl #7
Antiguo Cuscatlán
La Libertad
El Salvador
Contact
(+503) 7099-1535
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At Acton, we make learning extraordinary. Our students learn by doing, experimenting and collaborating. We trust them to love the learning process and to face every challenge with courage.