Every Child has the Potential to Change the World.

Our job is to guide them on their unique journey

What if schools were designed for children to flourish?

Children flourish when they have healthy and positive connections with themselves, others, and nature. Through personalized education, real-world experiences, and a tight-knit community, we empower students to embrace their unique talents, cultivate their character, and forge their own path to a purposeful and fulfilling life.

Our Promise to Your Children

They will:

  • Learn to be curious, independent, lifelong learners.

  • Develop deep respect for economic, political, social, and religious freedoms.

  • Cherish the arts, the wonders of the physical world, and the mysteries of life on Earth.

  • Discover their most precious gifts and learn to use them to solve difficult problems.

 

    • We ask questions, we do not lecture

    • Students learn at their own pace

    • Frequent field trips

    • Hands-on projects + E-learning

    • We have Guides, not teachers

    • We have mixed-age studios, not classrooms

    • We have Portfolios + Exhibitions, not grades

    • We have Contracts and Norms, not rules

    • No homework!

    • Parents/caregivers who want their children to become self-directed, independent, lifelong learners

    • Those who believe the conventional way of schooling is no longer the best option to prepare children for the modern world

    • Out-of-the-box thinkers

    • Those who need flexible attendance for travel and family obligations

    • Those who want to maximize their quality family time

    • Creators, Creatives, and those with an entrepreneurial spirit

    • Those who want the benefits of child-directed learning, but are unable or unwilling to meet the demands of homeschooling​

    • Trailblazers and trendsetters

How we are Transforming Education

Pace Academy is modeled after Acton Academy, which was founded in 2009 in Austin, Texas. As part of a global network of 250+ affiliates, we are changing the education landscape to "turn learning right side up."

Our learning model prioritizes 21st Century Skills of critical thinking, collaboration, conflict resolution, problem-solving, and decision making through rigorous academics and real-world projects. 

Let’s Connect

Have a question? Please use this form to reach out and we'll be in touch as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.

— Matt & Kristen

Email: myjourney@pacerva.com

Phone: (804) 464-7579