Frequently Asked Questions
We serve all ages, Pre-K through 12th grade.
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.
Acton Academy Tyler’s 2025-2026 school year will run from August 26th, 2025, to June 12th, 2026. A PDF version of the calendar with school events is listed below.
The founders of Acton Academy Tyler, Dillon and Erica Timmons, are Christians who believe religious and spiritual questions are part of a Hero’s Journey. Students and guides are free to discuss and question spiritual or religious beliefs in an open spirit of inquiry. Likewise, we believe religion, specifically Christianity, is an integral part of the development of Western civilization, so the power of religious beliefs is included in our exploration of why some civilizations rise and others fall.
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 Acton Academy Tyler, we celebrate his defense of economic, political and religious freedom.
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.
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.
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.
We are not trained to serve children with serious learning disabilities but have been able to serve young heroes with dyslexia and/or ASD. This is determined on a case-by-base basis.
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.
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 well as other cultures and forms of government.
Yes. Acton Academy Tyler is accredited through the International Association of Learner Driven Schools.
The Acton Academy Tyler 2025-2026 yearly tuition schedule is listed below. We offer need-based financial aid for qualifying families, and a discount for families with three or more learners.