Studios

Learner Driven Schoolhouses

Studios

Learner Driven Schoolhouses

Our Studios

Our studios are a blend of the old and the new – a return to the community schoolhouses that built America – with the best of modern technology and 21st century organizational design.

In a tightly knit community bound by shared mission, promises and accountability, young people develop deep friendships and the skills to keep them for the long run.

Spark Studio

Pre-K to 1st grade / Ages 4-7

The goal of the Spark Studio is to ignite a passion for learning and independence in young children. We combine tried-and-true Montessori methods with elements of Acton's innovative learning design to spark an intrinsic love of learning and help young people become independent and self-sufficient. The objectives of the Spark Studio are:

  • Spark the love of learning

  • Be curious and explore the natural world

  • Learn to work independently and to cooperate with others

  • Build the foundations of reading, writing, math, the arts, and independent learning

Discovery Studio

2nd to 5th grade / Ages 7-11

The goal of Elementary Studio is for learners to develop individual talents. Elementary Studio is where Acton's learning design shines brightest as learners become fully independent and self-sufficient. The objectives of the Elementary Studio are:

  • Take over the reins of studio governance as guides hand over systems and processes to the learners

  • Set and achieve challenging short and long-term goals

  • Apply core skills like math, reading, writing to real-world learning on real-world projects that matter to learners

  • Work hard, have fun, and develop a strong intrinsic love of learning

Venture Studio

(Coming 2026-2027)

6th to 8th grade / Ages 11-14

The goal of the Venture Studio is to offer learners exciting Quests and increasingly challenging Writing and Communication work that culminates in public Exhibitions and Apprenticeships, all of which prepares learners for a Next Great Adventure in Launchpad. The objectives of the Venture Studio are:

  • Master core skills (reading, writing, and math) through the latest technology

  • Develop critical thinking and an appreciation for heroes and history through Socratic discussion

  • Dive deeply into biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, finance and psychology through immersive quests and public exhibitions

  • Prepare for the real world through challenging apprenticeships

Launchpad Studio

(Coming soon...)

9 to 12th grade / Ages 14-18

The goal of the Launchpad Studio is for each graduate to discover a Next Great Adventure - a superpower skill, industry, and place to live and work - where he or she will find a calling that will change the world. The objectives of the Launchpad Studio are:

  • Prepare for the real world through challenging apprenticeships, interviews with industry leaders, and deep reflection of how your gifts and passions align with a need in the world.

  • Read deep literature; communicate clearly and powerfully; and tackle real world computational challenges.

  • Wrestle with timeless moral dilemmas through Socratic discussions in Civilization and through studio governance

  • Dive deeply into college level biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, finance and psychology through immersive quests and public exhibitions

  • Serve in leadership roles in lower studios, their community, and around the world in the Acton Network

No Grades

At Acton Academy Learners Strive for Mastery

No Homework

Curiosity is the Secret to Learning Not Busywork

No Teachers

Guides Support Each Individual Child's Learning

Learning is hard. It requires grit and perseverance. Acton Academy Kingwood focuses on developing the whole person – mind, heart, body, and soul – because anything less is a failure to our children.

What If School Felt Like a Place Where Your Child Was Truly Seen?

At Acton Academy Kingwood, education isn’t about worksheets and test scores. It’s about awakening purpose, unlocking potential, and helping your child discover who they’re meant to become.

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