CHALLENGE TO EXCELLENCE CHARTER SCHOOL

A premier Douglas County STEAM charter school specializing in math and science through technology immersion.

MISSION

C2E equips students with a robust foundation of skills and experiences to be successful, honorable leaders in a complex, future world.

VISION

We ignite lifelong learning and individual excellence through STEAM-focused education.

VALUES

Leadership
Excellence
Accountability
Discovery
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Stewardship

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C2E Awarded the Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award

January 26, 2026/in Announcements

Big news for Challenge to Excellence! We’re proud to share that C2E has earned the Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award from the Colorado Department of Education for the first time ever—a major recognition of the growth and progress happening across our school. We also received the John Irwin Award from the Colorado Department of Education, which […]

US News Ranks Challenge to Excellence Among Top Schools!

November 1, 2024/in Announcements

US News Ranks Challenge to Excellence Charter School Among Top Schools in Douglas County and Colorado! C2E ranks #2 in Middle Schools,#11 in Douglas County Elementary Schools, #6 in Colorado Charter Elementary Schools, and #6 in Charter Middle Schools! Click HERE to read the full article

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Douglas County School District Nondiscrimination Notice
In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, the Douglas County School District RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public.

The School's Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator to address complaints alleging sexual harassment under Title IX is Liz Dougan.
Contact: 16995 Carlson Drive Parker, CO 80134, phone: 303-841-9816, email: edougan@c2e.org.
Updated September 14, 2021

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