Acton Academy Sioux Falls

What if children are far more capable than we’ve ever imagined?

Acton Academy Sioux Falls is an innovative, mixed-age, learner-driven school serving ages 4-15.

Our mission is to inspire each child and parent who enters our doors to find a calling that will change the world. We call this the Hero's Journey.

Our Promises
At Acton Academy Sioux Falls, your child will:
- Begin a Hero's Journey
- Learn to be a curious, independent, lifelong learner
- Discover his or her most precious gifts and learn to use them to solve interesting problems
- Understand the importance of strong character
- Value a healthy lifestyle of mind and body
- Cherish the arts, wonders of the physical world and the mysteries of life on Earth
- Develop a deep respect for economic, political and religious freedoms

Our Beliefs
- We believe each child has a gift that can change the world in a profound way
- We believe in a closely connected family of lifelong learners
- We believe in learning to learn, learning to do, and learning to be
- We believe in economic, political, and religious freedom

Learning Design core elements
- Learn to Learn
- Learn to Do
- Learn to Be

Learning Design principles
- A Learner Driven Community
- Powerful interactive technology
- Learning by Doing
- The Socratic Method
- Real World Quests and Apprenticeships
- The Hero's Journey