An Innovative School Established in Houston, TX
At Acton Academy Cy-Fair, children are trusted with more than simply absorbing knowledge. They are entrusted with the responsibility and freedom to learn by themselves.
Our learner-driven community puts children at the center of their learning, allowing them to create and maintain personal goals.
Children build relational covenants where learning to do and learning to be are even more important than learning to know.
Our Promises
We promise through Socratic guiding and experimental learning to encourage each member of our community to:
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Begin a Hero's Journey
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Learn to be a curious, independent, lifelong learner.
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Discover his or her most precious gifts and learn to use them to solve difficult problems.
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Develop a deep respect for economic, political and religious freedoms.
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Understand the importance of strong character.
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Cherish the arts, wonders of the physical world and the mysteries of life on Earth.
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Value a healthy lifestyle of mind and body.
Our Promises
We promise through Socratic guiding and experimental learning to encourage each member of our community to:
1.
Begin a Hero's Journey
2.
Learn to be a curious, independent, lifelong learner.
3.
Develop a deep respect for economic, political and religious freedoms.
4.
Cherish the arts, wonders of the physical world and the mysteries of life on Earth.
5.
Discover his or her most precious gifts and learn to use them to solve difficult problems.
6.
Understand the importance of strong character.
7.
Value a healthy lifestyle of mind and body.
Our methods of learning...
Socratic Guiding
Socratic Discussions and self paced challenges equip children to be independent lifelong learners.
E-learning
We use the latest in educational technology in a purposeful, meaningful way, allowing students to learn at their own ability level and at their own pace.
Hands-On & Quest-Based Learning
Hands-on Quests for Science, Entrepreneurship and the Arts prepare children for Apprenticeships and real world challenges.
Student-Driven Learning
Children become empowered learners through a democratic environment in which they have choice and voice in the learning process.
JOY + RIGOR + GRIT = MASTERY
Deep learning brings a special sense of joy, but embracing rigor is part of saying ‘yes’ to a Hero’s Journey.
Mastery requires commitment, discipline and hard work towards a worthy goal.
What sets us apart
Mixed-age classroom
Independent thinking
Strong community utilization
Students learn at their own pace
No homework
Learner driven technology
Hands-on projects
Socratic Guiding
Character forging community
Co-Founders
Daniel & Kristah Slate
Kristah Slate is a graduate of Baylor University. She has over 20 years of experience in education, entrepreneurship, non-profits, and youth & children programming. In her career, she has worked as a teacher, corporate trainer, grant manager, and community event coordinator. For the past four years, Kristah served as Director of School at Champion Forest Baptist Church- Jersey Village Campus. She and her husband, Daniel, have been married for 16 years and are parents to Camden (15), Everett (14), Anna Claire (11), and Owen (11). Daniel is a firm believer in “learning by doing.“ He is an award winning registered landscape architect and has applied this throughout his own entrepreneurial journey. Today, Dan founded and operates a successful outdoor living design/build company named Water’s Edge Outdoor Living in Houston, TX. As a self-employed business owner, he sees the benefits of project based learning on a daily basis. In their free time, they enjoy being outside in nature, playing sports, and traveling together.
