American Apex
Academy Excellence at the Summit

A revolutionary new way of education. Where high standards meet real world preparation. Physical training, life skills, leadership, and academics. Forging leaders for the future.

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8–18 Age Range
4 Days Per Week
Our Mission

Where Excellence Becomes the Standard

At American Apex Academy, we believe the current educational landscape has settled for mediocrity. We exist to ensure Excellence Becomes The Standard.

High Standards

High standards are not an aspiration, they are the baseline.

Safe & Heard

Every student is seen, encouraged, and supported as a whole person. Not just a grade.

Progression Over Perfection

We prioritize the pursuit of daily growth over the trap of waiting for the perfect moment.

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Developmental Training

How We Build Leaders

Every week is structured to develop the complete individual: mind, body, character, and life skills. This is not a tutoring center. This is a training ground.

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Academic Block

State-required coursework completed in structured, instructor-supported sessions. Rigorous, focused, and application-based. No busywork. Real learning.

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Physical Training

Each day includes high-level physical activity designed to build discipline, endurance, and strength. Students are trained to perform at their best every single day.

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Nutrition & Cooking

Students learn to fuel their bodies with intention. Real, whole food is served daily. Nutrition education and hands-on food prep teach lifelong habits that most schools never touch.

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Apex Parent Report

A weekly newsletter delivered to every AAA parent. Packed with tools, insights, and guidance to help families reinforce academy standards at home and keep their child growing beyond the classroom.

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Leadership Development

Students learn to lead by serving, coaching, and building each other up. Leadership here isn't a title, it's a responsibility. Lift your teammates and keep everyone moving forward.

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Life Skills

Character, responsibility, communication, and real-world readiness. The skills that actually determine how well someone lives. Taught with intention.

Meet the Team

The People Behind the Mission

Our instructors are chosen for their character first. Every member of the AAA team believes in our mission and holds themselves to the same standard we set for our students.

James Lockard, Founder and Director of American Apex Academy

James Lockard

Founder and Director

I have always had a passion and drive for helping others develop and become the best versions of themselves. From my time serving in the United States Air Force, having led teams of airmen in multiple operations overseas, to leading large teams of over 150 people in departments across multiple casino operations on the Las Vegas Strip, I always made it my main focus to develop myself first.

As a Nutrition and Wellness Coach for over three years, I have come to see that our current education system has failed our children for far too long. My mission is to give every upcoming generation the best skills and developmental tools possible, helping them grow into more confident, capable young men and women. American Apex Academy is here to change culture and community from here forward.

Meet the Academy Team
Grant Fioretto, Academy Coach at American Apex Academy

Grant Fioretto

Academy Coach

I believe true leadership starts with self-awareness: holding yourself to a standard of growth before you ask it of anyone else. My own path was shaped by years volunteering with the Nevada Children's Cancer Society, work that taught me what it means to show up for others. That same drive carries into everything I do at American Apex Academy, designing training that pushes students to meet their full potential.

Daquawn "Coach Q" Sells, Academy Coach at American Apex Academy

Daquawn "Coach Q" Sells

Academy Coach

I've spent over seven years working with youth as a mentor, coach, and former K-12 Athletic Director, and I've built my approach around one idea: structure and consistency build confidence. My focus is teaching responsibility, respect, and perseverance, the same lessons I bring home coaching my own two sons.

Anthony Tucker, Academy Coach at American Apex Academy

Anthony Tucker

Academy Coach

My energy is contagious, and I thrive in group settings, building strong connections and a real sense of community. I believe in progression over perfection: every day is a chance to become better than yesterday. Through fitness, sports, and team-based activities, I teach communication, discipline, and leadership, because being a coach means being a mentor too. My goal is simple: build stronger bodies, sharper minds, and confident leaders, one challenge at a time.

Shani Patcher, Nutrition and Culinary Chief at American Apex Academy

Shani Patcher

Nutrition and Culinary Chief

I bring over 15 years of experience in food and beverage industry management, training and leading large teams. I've also launched two successful businesses from scratch in social media sales and marketing. I practice a healthy, active lifestyle: daily walks, resistance training, and eating mainly whole foods and home cooked meals made with clean ingredients. I'm passionate about cooking healthy food that tastes amazing, and sharing that knowledge with others and the next generation so they can enjoy a happy, healthy lifestyle.

Registration

Apply for Enrollment

Open enrollment runs from the beginning of the month through the 23rd. We use the remainder of the month to deliberate and determine which applicants have made it into the academy.

1

Submit Your Application

Applications open the 1st through the 23rd of each month. Complete the form for both the parent and child.

2

Application Review

From the 24th through the end of the month, the AAA team reviews all submitted applications.

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Congratulations!!

If your child is accepted, you and your child are committing to be ready for the academy on day 1.

Tuition

Sibling Tier Discount

We're proud to offer a sibling discount for families enrolling more than one child at American Apex Academy.

First Child

$1,250*
per month
Save 10%

Second Child

$1,125*
per month
Save 15%

Third Child & Beyond

$1,062*
per month

Discount applies automatically for each additional enrolled sibling.

*A 3% processing fee applies to all monthly tuition payments.

We don't believe in application fees here. Enrolling at American Apex Academy is always free.

Parent Resources

Everything You Need to Get Started

Transitioning to homeschool can feel overwhelming. We've put together the key resources families need, from disenrolling your child from public school to finding the right state-approved curriculum.

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How to Disenroll from Public School

Step-by-step guidance for families on how to withdraw your child from their current school and begin the homeschool process.

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Homeschool Enrollment

Everything you need to know about registering your child as a homeschool student, including required documentation and timelines.

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Curriculum materials

State-Approved Curriculum

Curated links to approved homeschool curriculum vendors that meet state requirements for your child's grade level.

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Contact

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2111 S Rainbow Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89146

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