Frequently Asked Questions
What is Apogee Fredericksburg?
Apogee Fredericksburg is a small education academy that empowers students with real-world skills that matter. We don’t use desks, homework, grade levels, or grades. Instead, students develop competence, confidence, and character through real world projects, individualized academics, movement, and meaningful challenges.
WHAT AGES DO YOU ACCEPT?
We serve learners ages 5+ with the intention that every student who starts here will graduate from Apogee Fredericksburg.
IS APOGEE FREDERICKSBURG FAITH-BASED?
We are not tied to a specific denomination but operate from a Christian worldview. We pray and engage Scripture together. Families must be comfortable with faith integration and agree to the Apogee Code of Honor, Integrity, Politeness, Bravery, Honesty, Compassion, and Loyalty.
WHAT IS THE ACADEMIC CURRICULUM?
Our youngest level uses a combination of text and Montessori methods to establish foundational grammar and number skills.
Elementary levels use The Good & The Beautiful's award-winning curriculum.
Upper-level learners utilize the best in AI tutoring and education, combined with our dual-enrollment collegiate curriculum plus classical literature, mentor coaching, financial literacy training, and much more.
All levels are supplemented with project-based curriculum from Apogee Strong and partners like The Patriot Academy, Tuttle Twins, Christian Halls, Turning Point, and more. This approach keeps us rooted in classical foundations while incorporating practical, real-world learning.
IS IT FULL TIME OR PART TIME?
Yes. We support both full-time enrollment and flexible part-time options (1-5 days) to partner with homeschooling families and meet diverse needs.
WHAT IS PROJECT-BASED LEARNING?
Project-based learning at Apogee means students learn by doing. In addition to their academics, they design, build, create, and solve authentic challenges—from business concepts to mechanical designs—while integrating core academic skills.
WHAT IS THE SOCRATIC METHOD?
Coaches ask big questions that spark curiosity and conversation. Students aren’t given easy answers; they learn to think deeply, discuss respectfully, defend ideas, and listen carefully. This builds critical thinking, communication, and confidence.
HOW DO YOU TRACK PROGRESS WITHOUT GRADES?
We track mastery and proficiency through an internal system focused on skill levels, growth, and mastery. Students promote through the levels as they demonstrate deeper competence. Parents co-sign goals each session, helping tailor focus and track progress together.
IF THERE ARE NO GRADE LEVELS, HOW ARE LEARNERS GROUPED?
Students are grouped by developmental and capability levels, independently of age. Factors include communication skills, academic proficiency, and emotional readiness. Our group levels include:
Pathfinder I: 4-6
Pathfinder II: 5–8
Trailblazers: 8–11
Ascent: 11–14
Summit: 13+
What does a day at Apogee look like?
Each day balances freedom and structure, long stretches of focused work, active play, and community engagement. Students practice time management, goal setting, and ownership of their growth.
Example schedule for full-time students:
8:15 - Drop Off & Free Time
9:00 - Greetings, Prayer, Pledge
9:05 - Fitness, Nutrition, Physiology, Biology
9:40 - Snack & Free Time
10:00 - Goal Setting
10:15 - Academics
12:00 - Lunch & Free Time
1:00 - Socratic Conversation, Real World Projects, Research
3:00 - Clean Up, Closing Conversation, & Pickup until 3:30
What changes do families actually see?
Outcomes matter more than activities. Families report real, tangible growth in areas including:
Confidence: Students speak up, take initiative, and engage actively.
Ownership: They plan work, track progress, and adjust when needed.
Problem solving: They break down challenges and persist.
Real world competence: They build, communicate, collaborate, and present.
Character under pressure: They learn resilience, humility, discipline, and grit.
These are not simulated skills. They are practiced weekly and develop life-long competence.
What about college?
First, we work with students and families to decide if college fits long-term goals. Through our partnership with Christian Halls International, students can earn accredited college degrees while still at Apogee. Most pursuing this path aim for an associate’s degree, giving them the option to transfer to a Bachelor's program after graduation, drastically improving acceptance and success rates compared to traditional routes. Highly driven students can pursue graduating from Apogee with a Bachelor's degree.
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OUR TEAM
CHRIS COKER
co-FOUNDER, DIRECTOR, head COACH
Coach Chris founded Apogee Fredericksburg with his wife Laura with one simple goal: to give his sons the best education possible with an optimal blend of intentional focus on faith, academics, critical thinking, healthy living, finance skills, communication skills, and mindset.
His unique background in business school, entrepreneurship, defense industry project management, professional sports, strength and conditioning, nutrition coaching, youth athletics coaching, faith, and as a father has aligned to provide the perfect skill set to lead our Academy, students, and staff.
DR. LAURA COKER PT, DPT
co-FOUNDER, Coach
Dr. Laura founded Apogee Fredericksburg with her husband, Chris. Laura earned her bachelor's at UT Austin and Doctorate at UT Health & Science Center before going on to start her own PT practice.
She brings a passion for learning and educating. While searching for the best practices to educate her two sons, she found herself on a mission to share what she has learned with the community to impact generations to come.
AMANDA SOLOMAN
pathfinder Coach
Amanda has a diverse background, making her a great fit for Apogee. She has experience as a Montessorri guide, has a deep understanding of fitness and health, and is an amazing mother!
She passionate about health and wellness and believes in the power of living an active, balanced lifestyle. She enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking, and expressing creativity through painting. Driven by a genuine desire to help others, Amanda’s goal is to inspire people to become the best version of themselves—physically, mentally, and emotionally.
MATT BEAUDREAU
CEO/Founder of Apogee Strong
As a lifelong educator, Matt has a reputation as a provocative thought leader in educational and personal development practices. He is a two-time featured TEDx speaker and he was named Corporate Trainer of the Year at Stanford University, having spoken to over 250,000 people .
KEVIN VOISON
COO/Men's Coach
Kevin brings the experience and solid foundation needed to change the lives. Whether it's from his expert advice in business, or his years of mindset coaching, what you can expect from him is genuine love & connection with an unyielding insistence on being open, responsible and accountable.
JACKIE HILL
Apogee Campus & GuidE Trainer
In addition to leading two Apogee campuses, Jackie leads Apogee's guide training with a passion for fostering personal responsibility. She is the master of systems and creating a school that works.
THE PHILOSOPHY
GET INSPIRED
“It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to
have tried to succeed.”
–Theodore Roosevelt-
What does tuition look like?
Apogee Fredericksburg is designed around small groups, individualized coaching, meaningful projects, physical challenge, faith integration, and high expectations. This is not a volume model.
Tuition reflects the level of attention, structure, and formation students receive.
Typical Investment Range
Most families invest between $600 and $900 per month, depending on:
Student Age
Days Attended
Program Selected
Add on Opportunities
Some limited options, such as one day per week enrichment programs, fall below this range.
Advanced programs and dual enrollment options for older students may exceed this range.
What Tuition Supports
Small studio sizes and high coach-to-student ratio
Individualized academic support and tutoring
Project-based learning experiences
Fitness, movement, and outdoor education
Character development and leadership formation
Faith-integrated worldview
Ongoing assessment and growth tracking
A values-aligned learning environment
This is formation-focused education, not supervision.
Scholarships
Apply for scholarship through the Apogee Education Foundation
Schedule a Discovery Call
A short discovery call allows us to understand your child & goals, and recommend the best structure.
If the model fits, we continue the conversation. If it does not, we will tell you honestly.
