About Us
Nestled in the vibrant community of Acton, Acton District School (Grade 7 to 12) offers a close‑knit, supportive environment where students are inspired to grow academically, socially and creatively.
With a diverse offering of programs, such as Co‑op, Specialist High Skills Majors in Agriculture and Advanced Placement courses, students discover real‑world learning opportunities tailored to their goals. From dynamic extracurriculars like Concert Band, Drama Club and Eco Club, to teams in soccer, basketball, track and field and more, there’s something for every passion.
Backed by caring staff, dedicated guidance services and an engaged parent community, Action District School cultivates academic excellence, student well‑being and lifelong connections.
Advanced Placement at Acton
Acton District is pleased to offer a selection of Advanced Placement courses that meet the needs of the students who are looking for a new challenge. With highly engaging and enriching learning opportunities and a world-renowned academic designation, we aim to help our students reach new heights and open doors, both locally and globally. Pre-AP courses in Math (MTH1WP) and Science (SNC1WP) will be offered to incoming Grade 9 students in September 2025.
Advanced Placement courses offer university-level content to students while attending ADS. Students in the AP pathway are encouraged to study topics at greater depth providing the opportunity to learn, and in some cases earn, university credits towards a post-secondary degree.
AP provides students with an opportunity for learning that goes beyond facts and figures. The rich course material, classroom discussion, and demanding assignments typical of AP courses will help your child develop the knowledge, learning skills, and critical thinking skills expected of university-bound students.
French Immersion at Acton
Acton High School offers an exceptional French Immersion program based on high standards, diverse experiences, and a focus on the celebration of French culture.
French Immersion is a grades 1- 12 program whereby students must complete a minimum of 3800 hours of French by the end of Grade 8. In order to complete the French Immersion graduation requirements, students need to take at least ten credits of French Immersion at the high school level including 4 French Language Arts courses and a minimum of 6 other courses where the language of instruction is French.
French Immersion students receive a Halton Certificate of French Immersion Studies.
Our students study Science, History, Geography, Healthy Active Living, Careers and Civics and Social Science courses delivered entirely in French by dedicated and passionate professionals. Because our French Immersion model is designed such that students take most of their compulsory French credits in Grade 9 and 10, we ensure that students are able to maximize their choice of electives in their senior years (Grades 11 and 12) in order to best meet their post-secondary goals.