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As a "game-maker in the background" rather than a "sage on a stage," the role of a Capstone: An Acton Academy guide is never front-and-center. Yet, we'd say it's the most essential role in the studio. Much hard work and discipl
Books we love... Spring Edition! Reading is an essential part of a Capstone Hero's journey. Whether seeking out new information, getting lost in a good tale, enjoying a storybook together, or dropping everything to read independently...books are a
At Capstone, Heroes engage in experiential learning expeditions we call Quests. The academic calendar is actually structured around this project-based learning model. A Quest is a five-to-seven week series of challenges connected by a narrative and
After a restful Spring Break, the Capstone Heroes are back in the studio refreshed and ready to roll up their sleeves for their Community Garden Quest! Heroes will become scientists and gardeners for the duration of this exciting six-week project.
If you ask a Capstone Hero, "What grade are you in?" - don't be surprised if you receive an interesting answer! Around here, classrooms are called studios and they're filled with learners of varying ages within a select range. When Heroe
The Capstone Learners invite you to attend their upcoming Session Exhibition: Entrepreneurship! Join us this Saturday, March 25 at the @fmozarks from 8:00AM - 1:00PM for Capstone's Entrepreneurship Exhibition. For the past 5 weeks, the Capstone
Business Community Hero ALERT! We want to thank Elliott, Robinson & Co. @ercpas for being our Entrepreneurship Quest Sponsor! Elliott, Robinson & Co loves and supports entrepreneurs in our community and they have generously supported our y
Capstone Heroes are a few weeks into their Session Five E-Ship Quest - and what an adventure it has been! E-Ship is a game in which the learners seek to find and create a business that is right for them. In an “Entrepreneur-ship,” Heroe
Tomorrow - Saturday, March 4 is Capstone's Coffee Open House! Stop by anytime between 8:30AM and 10:30 AM. Grab a cup of coffee from Sugar Cube - a business owned + operated by one of our very own Capstone Heroes! Embark on a self-directed tour