At Acton, we believe in fostering political, economic, and religious freedom. Our goal is to teach children how to think, not what to think. Some Acton Academies are Christian schools, while others are not. Ultimately, the decision to incorporate a specific religious perspective-or not-is left to the discretion of the founders of each individual campus, as this is a deeply personal decision.
The founder of Acton Academy Blairsville is a Christian, and she and her husband have raised their children according to those beliefs. However, she decided that a family's commitment to Acton's educational model was a far better indicator of compatibility with our program than agreement with her own personal religious beliefs. For that reason, Acton Academy Blairsville welcomes families of all faiths.
At Acton Blairsville, we embrace the idea that parents are the primary authority in guiding their children's beliefs. This is one of the many reasons our program is offered in a hybrid homeschool model, rather than a traditional private school setting.
As a learner-driven program, we engage in daily Socratic discussions that expose learners to a variety of perspectives, including differing religious and political ideas. However, the adults on our campus promise to remain neutral on these topics and never tell learners what they should believe. Instead, we present differing viewpoints and promote curiosity, critical thinking, and respectful debate among the learners. We do not teach that one belief system is correct over another-whether it's Evolution vs. Creationism or any other topic. In fact, we don't "teach" at all. We create an environment with clear communication expectations, and demand kindness and respect in our studios.
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