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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Acton Academy a franchise? What control does Acton Academy have
over my business model and fee schedule?

Acton Academy is not a franchised organization but Acton Academy embraces an entrepreneurial model of
rather a network of like-minded people sharing best affiliate school management. You are free to establish your
practices. Purchasing an Acton brand license provides you business model and fee schedule based on the
with a framework for creating a dynamic learning economics in your community. You may open your school
environment while giving you freedom to add your personal as a 501(c)3 non-profit or another legal entity of your
touch to your school provided you are working within the choice. Reviewing these options with a licensed
boundaries of the Acton learning model. professional will help you make the right decision for your
school.
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What type of location is ideal for a Q
school startup?
How much money is needed to open an

Acton schools have opened in small shared spaces in a Acton Academy?
church or youth center. Other schools have opened in larger
facilities. Some Acton schools, who have a particular The amount of money invested will depend on your
emphasis such as outdoor education, have opened in a personal ideals and vision for your campus. Some
rural setting that helps foster their mission. We encourage Acton affiliates have opened on a small budget as low as
you to research the zoning and architectural guidelines in $50,000 while others have invested significant capital to
your community to determine requirements. Often open their campus in larger buildings with outdoor space.
professionals like real estate agents or architects can assist Most Acton schools are launched using personal funds
you with understanding state requirements and offer invested by the owner. Many Acton owners have
guidance on site selection. Keeping in mind student safety, ancillary income streams such as businesses or “day jobs”
ease of drop off and pickup, and access to outdoor space that help fund the startup of the school. Acton Academ y
are things to consider. Austin does not provide startup loans or funding.
Prospective budgets and income forecast templates are
Q provided in the kit to assist you with planning for your
investment.
What are the best ways to recruit families to
join a new Acton Academy? Q

Provided in the Acton startup kit you will have access to a Does Acton Academy offer training
roadmap to recruit new families that even includes a for new owners?
website template. Acton affiliates have found a variety of
tactics useful including Facebook, hosting school open Once your application has been approved, you will be invit-
houses, and networking. Acton owners who have high ed to attend an orientation at Acton Academy in
growth rates have noted that building relationships to Austin Texas. During this comprehensive onboarding
develop know, like, and trust is very successful. experience, you will observe how the school operates, ask
Successful recruiters in the Acton network are individuals lots of questions, and learn key Acton systems. You will
who are good listeners, ask the right questions, and overall have access to tools and resources along your startup
could be classified as being “good with people.” journey to help guide your school launch. Keep in mind that
the Acton Academy Launch Kit is not a “school in a box.”
You will have the chance to innovate and solve problems
that arise in your specific campus. We are looking for
owners who can take the tools provided and have the
personal initiative and problem-solving ability to make their
individual campus a success.