Adventure to engaged, inclusive grade 3-8 classrooms with Apex Academy
Elevate Learning ThroughExperience
Welcome to Apex Academy—the cutting-edge learning experience crafted for Grades 3-8! QUEST transforms middle-grade classrooms into dynamic, interactive environments where students engage with real-world challenges through immersive storytelling and game-based learning. We know what excites this age group, and Apex Academy delivers impactful, enjoyable learning that fuels curiosity and growth.
Exciting StoriesFuel Empowered Learning
Apex Academy uses suspenseful stories to dive into real-world challenges, boosting problem-solving, teamwork, and critical thinking. These compelling narratives make learning engaging and unforgettable.
Dynamic CharactersBring Apex Academy to Life
In Apex Academy, characters are more than just guides—they’re relatable allies who enhance cultural responsiveness and inclusion. Each character’s unique strengths and stories connect with students, fostering empathy and engagement. This immersive, story-driven approach isn’t just innovative—it transforms learning into an exciting journey of discovery, fostering genuine connections and empowering students in meaningful ways.
Building Real-World Skills withApex Academy
Dive into the action with Apex Academy! Each season propels students through seven gripping episodes, where they tackle real-world challenges through interactive gameplay.
Students master essential skills—problem-solving, teamwork, and responsibility—across five dynamic phases: Map, Encounter, Challenge, Market, and Taxes. This engaging structure keeps them immersed, helping them develop critical thinking, decision-making, collaboration, and leadership. By the end of each episode, they’re not just learning—they’re prepared to take on future challenges with confidence.
Explore the Phases of Apex Academy
Phase 1:
MapTeams explore virtual locations to find resources or avoid dangers, enhancing skills in deductive reasoning, self-management, and teamwork.
Phase 2:
EncountersTeams tackle scenarios with multiple-choice outcomes, focusing on communication, decision-making, and collaborative problem-solving.
Phase 3:
ChallengeTeams face time-limited challenges that test critical thinking and problem-solving while applying math and science standards.
Phase 4:
MarketTeams navigate a simulated economy, trading and acquiring resources. This phase builds skills in collaboration, planning, and goal-setting.
Phase 5:
TaxesTeams handle food taxes and earn reputation, with facilitators guiding discussions that link lessons to real-world applications.
What's Included
Apex Academy Base Kit
The Base Kit is packed with tactile puzzles and challenges that bring Apex Academy to life, providing over 20 hours of immersive, skill-building content.
Student Resources
Students receive high-quality, consumable supplies and exclusive take-home materials, enhancing their learning journey and reinforcing their connection to the QUEST experience.
Facilitator Portal
The Facilitator Portal offers a comprehensive digital curriculum, engaging videos, and supplemental resources. Powerful reporting and progress-monitoring tools help track student success and support effective teaching.
Engage Multilingual Learners with QUEST
Empower multilingual learners with QUEST, designed to support language development and SEL skills in an engaging way!
- Spanish-Language Materials: Family, parent, and key instructional videos available in Spanish.
- Visual Aids: Materials use images and visual aids to help identify game components and characters.
- Dual-Language Vocabulary: Key terms presented in both Spanish and English to build academic language.
- Culturally Responsive Content: Immersive experiences ensure multilingual learners connect with the content.
- Engaging and Fun Learning: Interactive gameplay makes learning enjoyable for all language backgrounds.
Implementation Ideas
Enrichment Time
Testing Season
Minimum Days
Advisory Periods
Afterschool Clubs
QUEST plays a big role in our campus culture. Students love it, and it’s built a community where everyone feels part of the team.
Cory Robertson
Vice Principal
Lincoln Elementary School
Additional Resources
Alignments
Discover how our programs align with your educational goals by exploring our detailed Alignment Guides.
Funding
You can use MTSS, PBIS Initiatives, Title I, Title IV, General Funds, OST Grants, 21CCLC and more!
Team Building Activities
Engage your class with these FREE ready-to-use, 20-min challenge activities that help build community in your classroom.
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