This course helps scholars develop the social and emotional skills they need to grow with confidence and connect with others in meaningful ways. Through discussions, stories, group activities, and reflection, students explore identity, practice empathy, and learn how to build and sustain healthy relationships. By nurturing both self-awareness and a sense of community, scholars begin to see that emotional growth is just as important as academic achievement.

This course helps scholars develop the social and emotional skills they need to grow with confidence and connect with others in meaningful ways. Through discussions, stories, group activities, and reflection, students explore identity, practice empathy, and learn how to build and sustain healthy relationships. By nurturing both self-awareness and a sense of community, scholars begin to see that emotional growth is just as important as academic achievement.

In Clase de Español, scholars embark on an engaging journey into the Spanish language through conversation, culture, and community. With an emphasis on real-world communication and cultural understanding, students build vocabulary, grammar, and listening skills while exploring the diverse traditions of Spanish-speaking countries. Rooted in the Flight of a Scholar model, this course encourages curiosity, confidence, and global awareness in every lesson.

Explore Earth’s features and the wonders of our solar system.

In Fairway Focus, scholars step onto the green to build more than just their golf game. Through guided lessons and hands-on practice, they develop patience, precision, and self-control, all key elements of a scholar’s flight path. This course blends physical activity with strategic thinking, encouraging scholars to set goals, stay grounded under pressure, and carry themselves with confidence. Whether learning how to drive, chip, or putt, every moment on the course becomes a lesson in leadership, integrity, and personal growth.

Flight Log: APA Yearbook Lab is a student-led media and design course where scholars collaborate to create the official Alexander Preparatory Academy yearbook while taking on real publication roles such as editors, designers, photographers, and archivists. Throughout the course, they plan the yearbook content, organize photos and materials, design page layouts, write captions and short stories, and work together as a production team to bring the final book to life. Along the way, scholars build practical skills in digital design, teamwork, organization, and project management while documenting the memories, achievements, and experiences of the APA community. By the end of the lab, the team produces a complete yearbook that captures the spirit, growth, and legacy of the school year.

Take a deep dive into the defining moments of U.S. history rewound, reexamined, and retold. In this course, scholars will explore the people, events, and movements that shaped the United States, from early Indigenous civilizations and colonial beginnings to the Civil Rights Movement and modern-day struggles for justice. Each unit challenges scholars to think critically, question the dominant narrative, and connect the past to the present. Through projects, discussions, and primary sources, students will build a deeper understanding of how history influences the world they live in today.

Lift Every Voice is a music appreciation course that guides scholars through the rich traditions of classical music while amplifying the contributions of Black composers, musicians, and cultural influences. Through active listening, storytelling, and critical reflection, students explore how music shapes identity, builds empathy, and connects communities across time and place. This course invites scholars to hear their own voices in the legacy of sound and take flight through the power of music.

In this self-directed learning block, scholars take the pilot seat. They work independently to deepen their understanding, complete Flight Missions, and reflect on areas where growth is needed. Whether reviewing past lessons, tackling new challenges, or revisiting feedback, this is a focused time for building confidence and ownership. Mastery in Motion empowers each scholar to move at their own pace, guided by curiosity, commitment, and the pursuit of excellence.

Level 1A includes chapters on counting, shapes, and comparing.

The Middle School ELA course is designed to help scholars grow as readers, writers, and critical thinkers while building a strong foundation for high school success. The program blends whole-group instruction with small-group and independent work so that every scholar is challenged at their own level.

Next Gen Science Lab is where curiosity meets action. In this course, scholars take on the role of scientists, engineers, and critical thinkers as they explore everything from the building blocks of matter to the systems that power life on Earth. Through hands-on labs, real-world investigations, and group challenges, students uncover the “why” behind the world around them.

This lab goes beyond traditional experiments. It’s a space to question, test, build, and grow. Whether they are creating models, examining environmental issues, or exploring the laws of motion, scholars will leave each unit with a deeper understanding of how science connects to their lives and the world around them.

In the Next Gen Science Lab, learners build knowledge through investigation, collaborate with peers, and grow as confident, capable scholars.

Owlbotics is the official Flight Engineering Lab, where scholars learn how robots think, sense, and move. Through coding challenges, simulations, and interactive lessons, students explore the real-world logic behind automation and artificial intelligence. Each mission builds critical thinking, creativity, and confidence as scholars prepare to lead in a world shaped by technology.

Owlchemy Lab invites scholars to explore the natural world through hands-on experiments, engaging investigations, and meaningful connections to culture and community. Each session blends scientific thinking with creative problem-solving as scholars ask big questions, test their ideas, and reflect on what they discover. From chemistry and physics to life science and earth systems, students build a strong foundation in STEM while developing the curiosity and confidence of a true scholar.

Help scholars grow vocabulary, comprehension, and storytelling skills.

Help scholars grow vocabulary, comprehension, and storytelling skills.

The Solo Flight Badge celebrates scholars who take initiative, follow through, and think critically. To earn it, you’ll complete a series of missions that challenge your ability to plan, solve problems, follow directions, and reflect, without relying on constant guidance. It is your first major step toward academic independence at APA.

The Solo Flight Badge celebrates scholars who take initiative, follow through, and think critically. To earn it, you’ll complete a series of missions that challenge your ability to plan, solve problems, follow directions, and reflect, without relying on constant guidance. It is your first major step toward academic independence at APA.

The Solo Flight Badge celebrates scholars who take initiative, follow through, and think critically. To earn it, you’ll complete a series of missions that challenge your ability to plan, solve problems, follow directions, and reflect, without relying on constant guidance. It is your first major step toward academic independence at APA.

An elementary art experience where young creators use color, shape, and storytelling to express who they are and where they come from. In this class, scholars explore a variety of materials, techniques, and cultural traditions to create meaningful works that reflect themselves, their communities, and their world.