Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Acton Endeavor affiliated with Acton Academy?
The Austin Main Campus is the original flagship campus in a network of over 300 Acton Academies around the world.
What grades do you offer?
The Elementary School Studio (ages 6 to 11), Leaners must be reading on their own
The Middle School School Studio (ages 11 to 14)
The Launchpad Studio (ages 14 to 17)
Where is your school located?
TBD - Lake Hallie/Chippewa Falls Area
What is your calendar and daily schedule?
We will begin the 2025/26 school year on the Tuesday after Labor Day and run through the beginning of May: meeting Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week. Learners are in session for five to six weeks, followed by a week or two break to rest and recharge. Each day begins at 10:00 am (drop-off starting at 9:30 am) and ends at 3:00 pm.
What is your tuition?
Tuition for the 2025-26 school year is $3,000, payable in eight monthly installments of $375. There is a $500 non-refundable enrollment fee upon acceptance. Tuition is subject to increases is subsequent years. ($500 enrollment fee is in addition to the $3,000 yearly tuition)
Is Acton Endeavor a Montessori school?
We respect and incorporate Maria Montessori’s philosophy but, we are not a Montessori school. We also use the latest interactive technologies, hands on projects and the Socratic Method for discussions.
Is Acton Endeavor a religious school?
While the Acton model is not faith based, we as leaders will strive to bring all things back to God who created us.
Who was Lord Acton?
Lord John Emerich Edward Dahlberg Acton (1834-1902) was a Victorian scholar of Freedom who saw liberty not as a license, but as the freedom to do what was right. He was suspicious of power for the sake of power, which led to his most famous quote: "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely." At the Acton Academy, we celebrate his defense of economic, political and religious freedom.
What do you mean by a hero's journey?
We believe that each of us has a special calling in life, and a series of trials and tests that must be faced with integrity and purpose, in order to live a satisfying and fulfilled life. Our mission is to prepare your child for his or her special journey.
What is an "independent learner"?
Someone who can research questions, follow instructions, solve problems—admit that they don't know something and figure out a solution when they hit a roadblock without asking an adult for help — participate in discussions, and strive for mastery.
What do you mean by a "running partner"?
Running Partners are classmates who meet together regularly to set goals and hold each other accountable for meeting those goals. Running Partners encourage and inspire each other by asking good questions, listening and providing affirmation.
Will children be grouped into grades?
We believe that children learn best when working with children younger and older than themselves rather than split up into groups based solely on age. In addition to individualized curriculum, all ages of students work together in groups.
Does Acton Endeavor serve special needs children?
We are not trained to serve children with serious learning disabilities, but we believe that many minor learning disabilities are commonly misdiagnosed and will make decisions on a case-by-case basis.
What do you mean by "every child can change the world"?
We believe each of our learners will find a passion — something they love and have a gift to do. They will use this gift to serve others and fulfill a need they are passionate about in the world. This may be by becoming a shoe-shiner who tells stories and makes people's day just by doing his job with love and vigor; it may be by becoming a coach who sees the light in a child’s eyes and guides her to pursue a dream; it may be by becoming a father or mother who leads a family on a Hero's Journey; it may be becoming an entrepreneur or business leader guided by compassion and integrity; or it may be by becoming an artist or writer who brings beauty to people's lives.