Acton Academy Placer

One of our heroes!

Best. Exhibition. Yet. Almost seems impossible for the heroes to keep raising the bar, yet they do so, every time. #heroes #kidsarecapable #youngadults #futureleaders #currentleaders

Humongous shout out to @jia.christopher for getting this all ready and delivered for our heroes!! The reality of the amazing people we have her never ceases to be a point of amazement. #heroes #parentsareheroestoo #acton #actonlions #musicians

@lolabstract creates amazing art. We all know that. The fact that she named this one Crosby after another hero who is a future astronaut makes it 1000x more special. #heroes #herosjourney #artist #talent

Hero of the day profile! There is just no way to get around the cuteness factor on our campus. While many of us get the shy side of Austin while he is on campus, those of us who have seen him in his natural habitat know the type of hero he is!... One of the kindest young heroes you’ll ever meet, with an amazing family to boot. Love ya, Austin! #hero #actonacademy #actonplacer #leader #younghero #educationnotschooling #lionsnotsheep

A huge topic of conversation today- purpose. Why having a purpose is so important, how you find your purpose and channel it into your life for good. Today, our High School studio had the pleasure of having this conversation on the aspect of purpose in the hero’s journey with Vic Tanon, President and CEO of Emplicity. Thank you for such a fun visit Vic!

Hero of the day profile! Stella is one letter away from Stellar. More than an apt description. The love, energy, ideas, and smiles she brings into her studio are of the highest order. ... What you see in this video is exactly who we all get, day in and day out. It gives you a glimpse into why we are as lucky as we are in this community. #hero #actonacademy #actonplacer #leader #younghero #educationnotschooling #lionsnotsheep

Hero of the day profile! Lauryn is new to us this year, but came in with the work hard and be nice mentality that heroes embody. Her dad told us that he was biased, but he really believed that she would fit like a glove in a self-directed environment that values personal responsibility and wants to unlock the genius for each child. ... He could not have been more right. Keep your eye on this hero as she conquers the world in any way she sees fit! #hero #actonacademy #actonplacer #leader #younghero #educationnotschooling #lionsnotsheep

Always keep this in mind; the ideal day here at Acton Placer is a day when zero adults show up, the kids don’t notice, and nothing changes. That’s how serious we are about self-direction. That’s how badly we want the young heroes to succeed. ... That’s how much we believe in them, and their ability to do what is right, what is needed, and what is honorable. When they understand that they are FULLY responsible for their choices on and off campus, and make those choices within the context of understanding what a productive, caring, hard-working human being can do (you know- a hero)..... Life changes. The world opens up. Doors open. It’s not a mindset that happens in a month. It doesn’t happen just by taking the right math class. It happens by choosing to unleash the inner hero, and attacking your next great adventure. And if you are so inclined, check out a great conversation between Mr. Matt and Seth Godin on episode 50 of The Essential 11. #winorlearn #theessential11 #actonplacer #actonacademy #leadbyexample #workharderandsmarter #sethgodin #theessential11

Hero of the day profile! Leela is one of the Acton Placer originals, and a hero in every way. Her mom is a leader on this campus, and Leela follows suit every day. ... Know any actresses that live on a farm? Well now you do. Sort of. You will. You know- in the future. #hero #actonacademy #actonplacer #leader #younghero #educationnotschooling #lionsnotsheep

The top of the pyramid is the goal. Like in the real world, the collective community gets closer to the pinnacle as each individual makes the commitment to get his or her self there.

Hero of the day profile! Morgan is one of the reasons that Acton Placer exists. One of the most mature 9 year olds we know. ... One of the least mature dads that we know. Make no mistake, though; this young lady is always the #hardestworkerintheroom and the #nicestpersonintheroom #hero #actonacademy #actonplacer #leader #younghero #educationnotschooling #lionsnotsheep

Hero of the day profile! Lily is one of the Acton Placer OG’s! Maybe she got caught in the hallway with paper in her mouth. ... Maybe she described herself as special. Want a definitely? She DEFINITELY pushes herself to get 1% better each day, takes ownership of her learning, and has grown tremendously in the last few years. #hero #actonacademy #actonplacer #leader #younghero #educationnotschooling

Hero of the day profile! Lukas is our youngest Launchpad student, and one of the most driven young men you will find. We caught him in the middle of doing important work, so we thought we’d just do the interview in real time. ... Take a listen to what this future (and current) engineering hero has to say! #hero #actonacademy #actonplacer #leader #younghero #educationnotschooling

Hero of the day profile! Olivia is a new hero this year, but it’s like she’s been here all along. She’s been helping her mom with cooking and nutrition classes, is a STELLAR dancer, and all-around amazing human. ... Listen to her awesome business fair idea, and drop a if that is something you want to get in line for! #hero #actonacademy #actonplacer #leader #younghero #educationnotschooling

Heroes all over this campus! Hugs shout out to Chef Richard. The man’s heart is as big as that smile that greets us all each day. https://youtu.be/S6kSb2HwFgo

Hero of the day profile! My guy Malachi! Even though he is a Seahawks fan, this guy is family. The definition of a rad human! ... Whether he ends up making movies, becoming a spy, or makes movies about becoming a spy, this is a hero whose journey you won’t want to miss! #hero #actonacademy #actonplacer #leader #younghero #educationnotschooling