How is Deep Creek Learning Center: An Acton Academy affiliated with Acton Academy?
Deep Creek Learning Center: An Acton Academy is part of the network of over 300 Acton Academies around the world. We follow the same exact Learning Design (curriculum) and Learning Model that our owners helped create at the original Acton Academy campus.
May I visit Campus or get a Tour?
In order to protect the learning environment of our learners, we do not offer unscheduled tours. If you would like to learn more about if DCLC: An Acton Academy is a good fit for your family, start with this page!
What can I do to prepare for a Family Interview and Tour?
What grades do you offer?
We serve kindergarten through 12th grade. Because of the limited spaces available, an audition process is required for all new students.
Where is your school be located?
Our campus is located in 2024 Cressman Road, Schwenksville, PA 19473.
How long is the school year?
We follow an independent school calendar with 180 days in session each year, running from September to June. In 2025, the academic year will start on August 26th and end on June 6th.
What is your tuition?
Spark Studio (K-2): $7,250 / yr
Discovery Studio ( 2nd - 5th ): $7,450 / yr
Explorer Studio (6th - 8th): $7,650 / yr
Launch Pad Studio (9th-12th): $7,850 / yr
Scholarship opportunities are available for qualifying families.
DCLC: An Acton Academy requests a non-refundable enrollment fee of $250 due at the time of acceptance for all studios to be paid annually
Flexible tuition schedules available for 9 month or 12 month plans.
FEDERAL TAX ID NUMBER: 23-2833008
Is the Acton Academy 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 Deep Creek Learning Center: An Acton Academy a religious school?
Yes, we look for opportunities to build Biblical character and social-emotional development. We want to support families in their quest to raise children who love, respect and care for their communities. 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 rooted in Christ, in order to live a satisfying and fulfilled.
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 Deep Creek Learning Center: An Acton Academy serve children that require additional learning support?
We are not trained to serve children with serious learning disabilities but have been able to serve young heroes with dyslexia if they receive special training and believe that many minor learning disabilities are commonly misdiagnosed.
What do you mean by "every child can change the world"?
We believe each of our students 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.
Why do you focus on teaching the "American Experiment"?
We believe in liberty and justice and the ideals of the American revolution as the cornerstones of civilization. In addition to experiential learning, we will study the American documents and the true meaning behind them, as we examine other cultures and forms of government.
