Tuition Assistance Builds an Accessible and Inclusive Community
OUR PHILOSOPHY OF TUITION ASSISTANCE
The tuition to attend Acton Academy is $15,900.
Acton Academy's tuition assistance program was designed with the core belief that a world-class educational experience for children should be accessible to a wide range of families within our community. Our family did not start this school to make money; the goal was always to offer a different educational option in an area where few existed.
With that in mind, we have recently modified our financial aid program in hopes that we are able to serve more families in our community. We are now offering a sliding-scale tuition assistance program. In addition, we offer flexible monthly payment plans and work with parents to find an affordable way to give their children the gift of an extraordinary education.
Our goal in the upcoming years will be to decrease the upper ends of the scale in order to reduce costs for even those in the highest brackets.
Want to learn more about our school?
Join us on May 11th from 4:00-5:00 p.m. for an Information Session.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SLIDING SCALE
*If divorced please note this is the combined income from both parents
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide financial assistance at this time for programs less than 3 days.
What are volunteer hours?
If you select the tuition rate with 30 volunteer hours you will be asked to join a committee to help Acton Academy continue to grow and become more connected with our community. As an example, this could be joining the Children's Business Fair committee to help plan the annual fair that is open to all kids in our community. Other committees are the marketing committee, events committee, etc. The goal would be to use your gifts and talents to help the school, but not be overly burdensome.
Please Note...
Please note that the charts provided do not constitute the completion of the sliding scale financial aid application. Once a family has been accepted to Acton Academy Kennebunkport and all requested financial documentation has been provided we will make a final determination of tuition based on this information. Also, please note that the charts provided may be modified at any time without notice.
Want to learn more about our school?
Join us on May 11th from 4:00-5:00 p.m. for an Information Session.
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to
info@actonkennebunkport.org
What exactly is the difference between Acton Academy and other schools?
FYI No Homework @ Acton Academy!
A Meaningful Education
The purpose of an Acton education is to help your child discover, grow, and utilize their natural gifts and abilities.
Community
We foster fellowship
among children, parents, and families to support one another on our
individual hero's journeys.
Phenomenal Teachers "Guides"
We believe the learning experience is much richer with hands-on learning. No boring sit in your desk teacher-led lecture-style learning at Acton!
Apprenticeships
We believe in the power of apprenticeships. Beginning in middle school, our students obtain summer internships in a field they are passionate about.
One Day Per Week in Nature Immersion
Nature is an essential part of childhood. Not only is it good for their soul, but it's important for kids to take risks, build resilience, and gain confidence.
Project Based Learning
We believe students learn by doing. Acton students are building real-life skills in the classroom every day through hands-on projects.
Student Led
Acton Academy is “student led.” This means young people take ownership of their education and peer relationships.
Character Education
We encourage our students to develop personal virtues such as honesty, hard work, responsibility, kindness and empathy.
School Trip to NYC to Learn About US Citizenship
Earned Freedom to Complete Reading/Writing/Math Offsite
Hands On Project-Based Learning
Student-Lead Socratic Discussions
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The Current, Traditional School Model Was Designed in 1893
ACTON ACADEMY WAS BORN DIFFERENT
Our students are challenged to develop personal character and virtue that will help them navigate their life using:
- kindness
- hard work
- honesty
- responsibility
- a deep sense of life purpose
We help young people find a calling so they can change the world.
Our Promises To Your Child
We believe each of our students will find a passion – something they love and have a gift to do – finding and pursuing this gift we call the Hero’s Journey. Our mission is to equip our students with the skills and tools they will need to find and pursue their life’s purpose.
Our Learner Driven Communities are run mostly by our students, where closely connected families of lifelong learners are bound by clear covenants; and "Learning to Do" and "Learning to Be" are even more important than "Learning to Know".
LEARNING AT ACTON
LEARN TO LEARN
Socratic Discussions and self paced challenges equip children to be independent lifelong learners.
LEARN TO DO
Hands-on Quests for Science, Entrepreneurship and the Arts prepare children for Apprenticeships and real world challenges.
LEARN TO BE
The Hero's Journey, relational covenants and real world consequences transform difficult decisions into virtuous habits.
Want to learn more about our school?
Join us on May 11th from 4:00-5:00 p.m. for an Information Session.
A LEARNER DRIVEN COMMUNITY
A SCHOOL FOR THE 21st CENTURY
A DAY IN THE LIFE
An inside look at the Acton Academy studio in Austin, TX (the first Acton Academy).
Watch the video here
A VIRTUAL TOUR OF ACTON ACADEMY
An explanation of Acton's core beliefs and how the school operates.
Watch the coverage here
DISRUPTIVE EDUCATION
An award winning independent documentary about Acton Academy.
Watch the video here