A day in the life

A day in our Studios is creativity within constraints: large blocks of time for deep work and play, with clear guardrails that help learners manage their time, set goals, and track progress.

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Daily Schedule

Each day is broken up into work sprints with a shared purpose or goal.

8:00
Arrival / Free Time
8:30
Daily Launch (Socratic Discussion)
8:45
Core Skills

Goal setting, math, writers' workshop, reading, civilization discussion, "Brain Breaks" throughout

11:30
Lunch / Free Time
12:30
Quest Launch (Socratic Discussion)
12:45
Quest

Hands-on work, team-based challenges, sciences, coding, entrepreneurship, art & music, history, report on goals.

2:45
Studio Maintenance
3:00
Closing Group (Socratic Discussion)
03:15
Departure

The schedule is flexible to accommodate different learning needs. Learners can rearrange work blocks and choose from a variety of work options based on goals, passions, and commitments.

"Our son is excelling in his current learning environment. He is passionate about learning and has made strong friendships."

Parent at Acton Academy
Elementary Studio

A Learner-Driven Community

Our young heroes learn in tightly bound communities with extremely high standards of excellence, where self-management and self-governance are celebrated daily.

  • 1

    Learners create and sign a Contract of Promises describing how each individual will act and the consequences for violating community norms.

  • 2

    Running Partners and Squads encourage younger and older heroes to listen, affirm, set goals and hold each other accountable.

  • 3

    Servant Leader badges celebrate warm-hearted and tough-minded decisions that build character.

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Parent Partnership

Parents protect learner ownership by allowing Guides and studio systems to do their work. Families are welcome to observe after scheduling with a Guide 24 hours in advance and agreeing to uphold Studio norms while present.