Frequently asked questions
The answers
WHY NOW?
WHY APOGEE SCHOOl & WHY YOU?
WHY APOGEE?
WHY DID YOU START AN APOGEE SCHOOL?
HOW CAN I BEST HELP MY CHILD TO BE SUCCESSFUL?
WHAT DOES A DAY AT AN APOGEE SCHOOL LOOK LIKE?
WHAT ABOUT ACCREDITATION?
WHAT ABOUT COLLEGE?
Isn't School something we're all supposed to do?
How can the school system be bad when there are so many brilliant and great people in it?
How can we break free from the school system without feeling guilty?
How did you decide to build a school? Do your children attend?
I planned to leverage public education - how do I make something else work?
If all opt out of traditional schooling for your approach, what happens to teachers and admins?
If School Is A Problem, What's the Alternative Solution?
Is the School System Broken?
Isn't Giving Kids Freedom in their Education Dangerous?
Isn't school an essential part of child development?
Matt's Story - Leaving the School System
What do you say to the teachers' unions when they come after you?
What if I want to do this on my own and not use Apogee?
What's Different About An Apogee School?
What's the Mission of Apogee Strong?
At Apogee - what are you really selling?
Internet Negates Knowledge As Power. Why Persist Teaching It In Schools?
What Do You Say to Parents who say, "It's my job to get them through college."?
What if I don't want to be my child's primary educator? Isn't that a lot of responsibility?
What if i am angry about the injustice of the school system? What's the best way to channel that?
What is the biggest hurdle for parents to see the problem in the school system and to react to it for their own children?
What Public School Did George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and other Founding Fathers Go To?
What Would You Do If You're A Parent Who Wants to Take Action?
What's meant by wanting Apogee as a creative revolution? Don't revolutions destroy?
Who introduced compulsory schooling in the US? Was it influenced by the Prussian model?
Why Apogee school? What's the elevator pitch?
Why Do You Refer to Them as leaders Instead of Students?
Why Slavery? Is the School System Really That Bad?
Why Is It that Schools and Prisons Look the Same?
How can other people help?
How did the end of your first year at Apogee School feel?
How did you decide to start Apogee School?
What's the mission? What is Apogee here to do?
What is Apogee?
How do we wake up a generation of parents who don't even see the real problem?
How does Apogee school create critical thinkers and not just students?
How does public school limit freedom? Was it really designed for that?
What is Apogee's stance on physical activity & exposure to the outdoors its for students?
Who's Matt Beaudreau to you? And how did you guys come together as partners?
Why does Apogee School use the word leaders instead of students?
Is Apogee Calgary accredited?
The Apogee Calgary educational program meets Alberta learning outcomes whilst focusing on experiences that encourage creativity, resilience and leadership that ultimately deepen connections to ensure our leaders thrive in life.
How is bullying addressed?
We emphasize emotional intelligence and respect from Day One. Our close-knit setting allows our coaches to guide leaders through conflict and build strong, healthy peer relationships.
Can my child re-enter public school after attending Apogee?
Yes. Our focus on core academics and self-directed learning prepares leaders to succeed in any setting.
What curriculum do you use?
Our learning is guided by core academic outcomes from the Alberta curriculum, and delivered through real-world projects, outdoor challenges, and hands-on experience.
Will my child be “behind” academically?
In most cases, they’ll be ahead—especially in self-motivation, leadership, and critical thinking.
What ages or grades do you serve?
We are currently serving young leaders aged from 4 years to 11 years old. Over the next couple of years, we will be serving up to 18 years old.
Curious if Apogee Calgary is right for your child?
Let’s talk about what matters most to your family.
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