Challenge School

If you’re in the Cherry Creek School District, you know this name. It’s the magnet school for gifted and talented students in the district. I resisted at first and wanted my children to go the assigned school, Eastridge. In short, it didn’t work and I applied for my daughter to get into the Challenge for 3^rd grade.
Lo and behold, her test scores, references, and kiddie resume got her in. The application is many pages but the info is easy to collect — a friend urged me to include her picture and artwork even though it doesn’t say to. I watched my 3^rd grade daughter’s confidence soar last year.
Homework expectations are high, but only during the week — none on weekends which is nice. My son applied and got in this year and I’m very satisfied they are getting the best elementary education they could and would dare to compare it to any private school curriculum. It’s an elementary IB program — International Baccalaureate and continues up to the 8^th grade. It’s been a great gift to our family.