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Address

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Name of other primary caregivers & relationship to the child

Child’s full name

Gender

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Child’s date of birth

Traditional school grade level at start date

What schools has your child attended? Please provide the school names, grades and dates enrolled.

Applying for

2024-25 Academic Year

Start of the Next Session this Academic Year

How would you describe your child’s learning environment so far:

Highly traditional but time for a change.

A mix of traditional and non-traditional.

Non-traditional.

What excites your family most about Acton Academy Charleston?

Self-paced Core Skills so our child can learn on his/her own timeline.

Challenging Quests and Socratic Discussions that deliver 21st Century Skills.

The Hero’s Journey, Learning Badges and Apprenticeships that help Eagles find a calling that will change the world.

A multi-age Learner Driven Community that will motivate our child.

What concerns you most about transitioning to Acton Academy Charleston?

The work and rigor required.

Whether I am ready to trust my child as an independent learner.

The lack of a traditional teacher and curriculum; no homework or grades.

I don’t believe every child is a genius.

Parental involvement is critical to a child’s success in our program. Do all primary care givers of your child agree with the Acton learning model and understand their responsibilities?

Yes

One family member is unsure.

Do you believe that equipping children with 21st century skills is more important than grades and standardized tests and are you ready to trust the process of the unknown to explore infinite potentials?

Yes

All primary caregivers have explored and researched the Acton Academy Approach and feel like they understand and are bought into the learner-driven model.

Yes

Some of the primary caregivers

Do you want to join a Charleston community of open-minded trail blazers and out of the box thinkers sharing the same goal about the learning process for their children?

Yes

Not Sure

What would we need to know about your child to serve him/her well?

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What do you think about the traditional education system?

Why do you want your child to attend Acton Academy Charleston?

Your child enrolls in Acton Academy Charleston. Describe your anticipated highest high and lowest low of the first year.

What education option will you choose to pursue for your family if you are not selected to join us?

The Tribe is a fundamental building block of learning at our school. Please share about your family and the special gifts that your child and family will contribute to the tribe.

Describe how you and your family are on a passionate Hero’s Journey in life or are ready to start.

How do you motivate your child to move forward when he/she is feeling stuck?

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Please upload a letter of recommendation from someone who has taught your child and is not related to them (ex - school teacher, musical trainer, sports coach, religious leader,summer camp counselor, etc.)
Please provide the name and email address for your child's most recent teacher and a second reference such as a coach or former teacher. (ex - school teacher, musical trainer,sports coach, religious leader, summer camp counselor, etc.)
Acton Academy Charleston (“School”) has sole discretion in making admission determinations. Enrollment is subject to final approval after review of all admission requirements, including required positive recommendations from each student’s previous school. Acton will consider whether each student is qualified and the family unit is an appropriate fit for the Acton program, and Acton Academy Charleston in particular. If admission is denied, the School will notify you in writing. Admissions decisions are made thoughtfully, based primarily on the family’s and the School’s shared vision regarding educational approaches and practices. There is no preference given for the date your application is received, although we may give priority to siblings of current students.

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