Distinction

CHALLENGER school colors are Purple and Silver and the CHALLENGER mascot is the Phoenix. A Phoenix, the mythical Firebird of purple hue, is a symbol of renewal showing continuous revitalization toward the school vision. We affectionately call ourselves the Phoenix nickname: Firebirds.

Statement of Beliefs 

Every student deserves access to and is most often successful in a learning environment of high expectations and support that includes training in intellectual risk-taking, critical thinking, and creativity. 

Every student’s academic potential is maximized in an educational setting that moves away from traditional methodology and is designed around the most current research-based best practices and 21st century skills. 

Every student finds powerful academic and social success in school environments where nurturing relationships and positive dialogue exist among students, among staff, between staff and students, and between staff and parents. 

Every student is more successful in college, career, and life when engaged in rigorous high school courses. Best teaching practice involves coaching towards self-directed learning that results in measurable gains in performance.

Every student deserves rich diverse experiences in the classroom complemented by a wide range of well-designed and directed co- and extra-curricluar activities, events, and experiences. 

Every student’s success is linked to personal ownership in his/her educational process.

Every student should be an informed, responsible, and active participant in a democratic society. 

Every student benefits when parents and community members are actively involved and engaged in the education process.