What makes Acton Morristown so different?

• We use the Acton Academy model and the latest technology in a self-paced learning environment designed to foster responsibility, goal-setting, and teamwork. Acton students are empowered to thrive in a world that needs independent, motivated thinkers and learners.

• We believe children learn best by doing. Whether it’s launching a startup business, creating a tidepool habitat, playing a musical instrument, painting a mosaic, or programming a robot, Acton students are building real-life skills in the classroom every day.

• We believe the learning experience is much richer when the teacher (“Guide”) offers insightful questions and facilitates hands on learning. Guides use the Socratic method, always responding to students’ questions with new questions. This exchange hones students’ critical thinking skills.

• We are “student led.” This means young people take ownership of their education and peer relationships. Acton students learn to think independently, take responsibility and embrace challenge. They are being prepared to bring their own unique genius to the world.

• We encourage our students to develop personal virtues such as honesty, hard work, responsibility, kindness and empathy. Armed with purpose and good character, we believe our students will launch into adulthood prepared to find their calling and change the world.

Who is Acton for?

• People who believe the traditional school system no longer works to prepare children for the modern world

• Entrepreneurs

• Creators and creatives

• Out-of-the box thinkers

• People who want the benefits of child-directed learning without having to make a full-time commitment to homeschooling

• Families with flexible schedules 

• People who need flexible attendance for travel and family obligations. (We will operate on an 11-month calendar with 4-7 week sessions and breaks in between)

• Children who want additional time to pursue their passions beyond traditional after school hours

• People who want to maximize their family time

• Trailblazers and trendsetters

• Families who value their freedom and want their children to develop a love of learning

About our team:

Acton Morristown is guided by a group of innovative individuals from across New Jersey’s, education, arts, literary and nonprofit sectors. Together the team believes that their experiences have led them to a calling to guide young people to find a calling that will change the world.

• Executive Director: Lindsay Jacobi

• Lead Guide Middle Studio: Diane Washburn

• Lead Guides Elementary Studio: Lindsay Jacobi

• Lead Guide SPARK: Julie Heaphy

• Lead EXPLORE Guide: Noelia Chahalis