1. Who is Apex Skills Academy designed for? 

Apex Skills Academy is designed for middle and high school students who want to strengthen the habits, practical strategies, confidence, independence, and leadership skills that support success in school and beyond.

Students do not need to be struggling academically to benefit. The program also helps strong students become more organized, responsible, intentional, and prepared for increasing expectations.

2. Are middle and high school students in the same class?

No. Middle and high school students participate in separate, age-appropriate groups so discussions, examples, activities, and challenges can be adapted to their specific stage of development and school experience.

3. Is this tutoring? 

No. Apex Skills Academy is not academic tutoring, homework supervision, or subject-specific instruction.

The program focuses on the skills behind successful learning and greater independence—including habits, organization, time management, study strategies, test preparation, communication, decision-making, personal responsibility, and leadership.

4. What will students learn? 

Throughout the 10-week program, students work on goal setting, habit building, time management, procrastination, effective studying, test preparation, asking for help, communication, personal leadership, and decision-making.

During the final session, students bring these skills together to create their own Skills for Success Playbook and First 30 Days Plan.

5. How long is the program? 

Apex Skills Academy’s core student program runs for 10 weeks. Students meet once a week for approximately 60 minutes.

6. How large are the classes? 

Classes are intentionally small, with approximately 10 students per group. The small-group format creates opportunities for discussion, participation, practice, and individual engagement.

7. What happens during a typical session? 

Sessions are designed to be interactive rather than lecture-based.

Students explore a practical concept, participate in activities and discussions, practice strategies, and identify ways to apply what they've learned to their own school experience.

The goal is for students to leave each session with something they can use—not simply something they heard.

8. Will students have homework? 

Students may be encouraged to practice a strategy between sessions, but Apex Skills Academy isn't designed to add another heavy homework burden.

Between-session activities are intended to help students apply what they're learning to real situations and begin turning new strategies into habits.

9. Does my child need to have academic problems to participate? 

Not at all.  Apex Skills Academy is designed for skill development, not remediation. Students may be doing well academically and still want to improve their organization, time management, study effectiveness, confidence, independence, communication, or leadership skills.

10. Where will classes be held? 

Apex Skills Academy classes are held at 4686 McDermott Dr., Suite 206, Plano, TX 75024.

11. How much does the program cost? 

The total fee is $270, including materials.   

All registrations are final, and program fees are non-refundable. No refunds or credits will be provided for cancellations, withdrawals, or missed classes. 

12. Are cancellations allowed? 

No. All registrations are final, and program fees are non-refundable. No refunds or credits will be provided for cancellations, withdrawals, or missed classes. 

13. What happens if Apex Skills Academy cancels a scheduled session?

If Apex Skills Academy must cancel a session, a make-up session will be scheduled. If rescheduling is not possible, another appropriate arrangement will be communicated directly to participating families.

14. Are there makeup sessions?

Make-up classes are not available if a student misses a scheduled session. 

15. How do I find out when enrollment opens for future sessions? 

JOIN THE INTEREST LIST to receive updates about upcoming class dates, locations, schedules, pricing, and enrollment. Joining the interest list does not commit you to enrolling.

16. Are there virtual sessions? 

 Current Apex Skills Academy classes are offered in person in Plano, Texas. Virtual programs are not currently scheduled. JOIN THE INTEREST LIST if you'd like to receive information about future program options.

17. What happens after I register? 

After submitting the registration form, complete the $270 program payment in PayPal. Your student's seat is confirmed once both the completed registration form and full payment have been received.

Once registration and payment have been confirmed, you'll receive additional program information before the first class.

LOCATION - 4686 McDermott Dr., Suite 206, Plano, TX 75024 

(469) 298-9423‬    |    LMonohan@ApexSkillsAcademy.net