Parent and teachers may nominate a child for the four step identification process. This program is curriculum based, offering courses of study in science, arts and humanities, journalism and philosophy. Time is allocated for students to choose areas of independent activity determined by their interests or course of study. Grades are not given in the APEX program. Evaluation is provided through review of student portfolios and performance in accomplishing tasks and goals.
Students participate in the development of the criteria and the evaluation process.
APEX Centers are located at different schools. The emphasis is on Type II training and Type III investigations. At the middle school and high school services take a different form. Middle school students are offered electives or honors classes in math, science, and social studies. Students are allowed to pick one or more.