LAUNCHING FALL 2025 IN JEFFERSON COUNTY, WV
WE LIVE BY A CODE
INTEGRITY
BRAVERY
COMPASSION
POLITENESS
HONESTY
HONOR
LOYALTY
OUR APPROACH FOR YOUNG LEADERS & THEIR FAMILIES
Socratic Discussions
engaging dialogues where participants explore complex ideas through thoughtful questioning. Rather than providing straightforward answers, they encourage critical thinking and deeper understanding by challenging assumptions and clarifying concepts. This collaborative approach fosters a respectful exchange of ideas, helping everyone learn from one another.
Self-Directed & Paced Academics
a learning approach where students take initiative in their own education, setting goals and pursuing knowledge independently. This involves choosing topics of interest, managing their study schedules, and seeking out resources to deepen their understanding. By fostering skills like self-motivation, critical thinking, and time management, self-directed academics empower learners to take charge of their educational journey and develop a lifelong love of learning.
Project-Based Learning
an educational approach where students engage in hands-on projects that require them to explore real-world problems or questions. Through this process, they collaborate, conduct research, and apply their knowledge to create tangible outcomes, such as presentations, prototypes, or reports. PBL emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork, helping students develop skills that are essential for success in both academic and real-life settings.
Emphasis on Physiology
By recognizing the physical and cognitive processes involved in learning and living, we can create environments that support optimal development and well-being. Additionally, knowledge of physiology aids in promoting healthy habits and lifestyles among students, enhancing their overall well-being.
Mixed Age Environment
Mixed-age learning environments promote collaboration and peer learning, allowing younger students to benefit from the guidance of older peers while older students reinforce their knowledge by teaching others. This setting fosters a sense of community, where students develop social skills and empathy as they interact with diverse age groups which mimics real life.
Apogee Man & Apogee Woman programs for parents
unlock a year of unstoppable growth! The Apogee man and Apogee woman programs are included in the tuition for every full-time young leader in our center. To learn more about these programs visit the apogee strong website at www.apogeestrong.com
OUR CORE BELIEFS
We are all born, by design, with natural curiosity and desire to learn. These are our "factory settings"
Young leaders are wildly capable of directing their own education with the support of family
Parents are and should be their child's primary educator
We are each personally responsible for our choices and actions
It is a parent's responsibility to pursue excellence in themselves in order to lead by example
Physical health including our fitness and diet are precursors to mental health
We live by the Apogee code: integrity, bravery, compassion, politeness, honesty, honor, loyalty
THE PHILOSOPHY
GET INSPIRED
“It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to
have tried to succeed.”
–Theodore Roosevelt-
