Welcome, New Families!
Welcome to Challenge to Excellence! We are so excited to have you and your student(s) become part of our community! Please review the menu to the right to ensure you are aware of important dates, forms and other information related to your child’s enrollment at C2E. If you are unable to locate the information you need, please email the C2E Registrar and we will be in touch with you as soon as we can.
Before and Aftercare
Before and Aftercare is offered on-site through Innovation Learning. For rates and registration, click HERE.
Infinite Campus Parent Portal
For admission to C2E please complete Open Enrollment, you must have a Infinite Campus Parent Portal Account. Please see the informational tutorials below to create your account.
Open Enrollment for New DCSD Families
Open Enrollment for Existing DCSD Families
Current DCSD Parent, Adding a New Student to your Existing EngagEd Parent Portal
School Hours and Location
Student Hours
K-5th Grade Student hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
6th-8th Grade Student hours: 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Morning Drop-off and Afternoon Pick-up
- Elementary (K–5): 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Drop-Off Window: 7:40 – 7:55 a.m.
- Pick-Up Window: 3:00 – 3:15 p.m.
- Middle School (6–8): 8:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
- Drop-Off Window: 7:55 – 8:10 a.m.
- Pick-Up Window: 3:15 – 3:30 p.m.
If you are running late, and cannot pickup your student by 3:30 PM, please contact the main office by telephone at 303-841-9816. Fees will be assessed for students picked up after 3:30 PM.
Sibling Care
To support families with students in both elementary and middle school, we will be offering a Sibling Care window to streamline your experience.
For families with both ES and MS students:
- Drop-Off: 7:40 – 7:55 a.m.
- Pick-Up: 3:15 – 3:30 p.m.
Location
16995 Carlson Drive
Parker, CO 80134
Challenge To Excellence is located at the South East corner of E-470 and Jordan Road in Parker, CO.
Phone: 303-841-9816
Student Lunch Program
C2E partners with DCSD Nutrition Services for our student lunch program.
Click HERE to view the menu.
School Tours
School Tours
Join us for a tour of C2E! Tours are conducted for parents at 10:05 AM on specific Tuesdays. Tours last approximately 45 minutes and give parents an opportunity to hear about our exciting and unique program, followed by a tour of the school.
Please bring your state issued ID to be scanned at the front office upon arrival. Please note: Tours will not be held on days when C2E is closed for holidays, breaks and staff development days (or the occasional snow day).
Click the button below to sign up for a school tour:
Student Fees
K-8 STUDENT FEES
K-8 student fees are collected during the Douglas County School District (DCSD) Express Check-In registration process in July with an application called MySchoolBucks. Though Challenge to Excellence avoids increases, student fees are subject to change at the recommendation of school administration upon approval by the Challenge to Excellence Board of Directors.
Any questions regarding fees should be directed to our Office Manager Amy Clarke at amclarke@c2e.org
Mandatory Annual Student Fee Schedule: Grades K-8
- Paid before first day of school: $200
- Paid after first day of school: $225
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Student Fees
Q: What are student fees used for?
A: Student fees are used for classroom supplies, instructional materials, classroom programs/activities, student chromebooks, and more.
Q: What is not included in this fee?
A: Optional activities, such as field trips and after school clubs/sports are not included in the mandatory annual fee.
Q: My student receives Free or Reduced Lunch; how does this affect the fee schedule?
A: C2E waives fees for students who receive Free or Reduced Lunch through DCSD. Families simply need to provide a copy of their Free/Reduced Lunch approval letter that was given to them by DCSD Nutrition Services to have the fees waived.
Q: I paid my fees and then transferred schools; can I get a refund?
A: If a student transfers before August 31st, the total fee is refunded. Refunds are not provided after August.
Q: Are there payment plans available?
A: Yes; families who need payment plan options may reach out to office personnel for assistance.
Student to Teacher Ratios
Class Size & Support
Student enrollment is capped at 25 students per classroom for each grade, Kindergarten through 8th grade. Each grade level is also supported by Educational Assistants (EAs):
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Kindergarten: 3 EAs
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1st Grade: 2 EAs
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2nd–5th Grades: 1 EA per grade
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Middle School (6th–8th Grades): 1 EA
Uniforms
Uniforms may be purchased from any retailer that sells uniform items.
Click here to view the uniform guidelines.
Volunteer
Volunteer at C2E
There are many opportunities to volunteer at C2E throughout the school year, and we encourage each family to contribute 20 hours of volunteer time per family, per year.
Stay Connected
Stay Connected
Email Newsletters
C2E Weekly
Each week, the C2E Weekly is emailed to all families and staff. This is the hub for all schoolwide communication including events, after school clubs, PVA (Parent Volunteer Association) communication and more. All new families are automatically added to the mailing list.
Classroom Communication
All classroom teachers use Google Classroom to communicate with students and parents. A link to your students classroom page can be found by clicking on your student’s teacher on our website: www.c2e.org/about/staff
Social Media
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Contact Us!
To contact our registrar, please email:
Bharathi Kamadana: bkamadana@c2e.org
Virtual School Tour
Unable to join us for an in-person our? Take a peek inside C2E with the virtual school tour.
