FAQ

Endeavor Academy is the only alternative high school that serves the Cherry Creek School District. Designated as an Alternative Education Campus (AEC) by the Colorado Department of Education, our mission is to prepare students for post-secondary transitions by re-engaging them in the learning process using traditional and nontraditional instruction in an academically rigorous and personalized learning environment.

Students in grades 9-12 who are enrolled at any CCSD high school can complete the online application. Students can also pick up a hard copy at Endeavor's Main Office. It is imperative that the applying student be the one to fill out the application.

Endeavor Academy Application

Once the application is complete, the applicant will be contacted for an interview. All interviewed applicants will be forwarded to the admissions committee which meets on a quarterly basis. Once admissions decisions are made, transitions occur at the beginning of each quarter.

The school day begins at 8:50 AM and ends at 3:15 PM.

Endeavor students attend each class every day. Periods are 50 minutes long, with the exception of Advisory. Advisory meets daily for 28 minutes. Students all have lunch at the same time, from 12:00 PM-12:35 PM. 

District transportation is available to all Endeavor students. After arriving at their home high schools, students board a bus to Endeavor Academy. At the end of the day, students board buses back to their home schools and can return home as usual.

Note: Students are not permitted to enter their home schools. They must wait outside for the bus to arrive.

Endeavor participates in alternative leagues that offer basketball and volleyball teams that play against local charter and independent schools. Outside of these offerings, Endeavor students may play sports offered at their home school. Please check with your home school's athletics department for more information about continuing sports.

Endeavor is currently an approved testing site for the GED. The registration process can be completed at GED.com. 

Night School is an after school program available to all current CCSD high school students during which they have an opportunity for grade replacement. Classes take place from 4:45 pm – 6:45 pm, on Mondays and Wednesdays. Class offerings and schedules may vary by semester; for further details, please call the Endeavor Main Office or talk with your student's current school counselor. Out-of district students are not eligible for CCSD Night School.

Endeavor accepts all applications. However, if a student has been expelled from another CCSD high school, he/she/they must fulfill the parameters of the expulsion before they can be admitted to and/or attend Endeavor Academy. If a student has been expelled from an out-of-district high school, the reason(s) for expulsion and district policies will be taken into consideration.