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An entry to education like no other, Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary is part of a unique pre-K through high school campus, where students learn through creativity and curiosity. . 8550 Charity Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80920 Phone: 719.234.4000 FAX: 719.234.4099.
Skip to main contentAcademy District 20 is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where we enjoy stunning natural sights including Pikes Peak as well as endless exciting activities. Beautiful weather plus nearby parks and trails provide lots of opportunities for outdoors recreation. Discovery Canyon Campus High School operates on an alternating block schedule. Purple Days include blocks P1, P2, P3 and P4. Silver days include blocks S5, S6, S7, and S8. The mission of Explorer Elementary, an inclusive and collaborative community-centered school, is to challenge and inspire academic and social-emotional growth and to prepare each student to be a responsible citizen by establishing high academic expectations, providing exceptional character development, and creating engaging and authentic learning experiences in a safe and nurturing environment.
Academic Requirements A student must carry a minimum of five full credits (previous and current semester) and fail no more than one class from the previous semester in order to be eligible to participate in athletics. There are ongoing academic checks during the school year to verify continued eligibility. Students earning failing grades during an athletics season may become ineligible to participate.
Online Registration
Registration must be completed online via BigTeams.
Current Physical
Physicals must be signed and dated by a doctor and must last through entire sport season. Physicals will be uploaded as part of the Online Registration process. Find out more on the Sports Physicals page.
Pay for Athletic Fees
See the Athletics Registration page for additional information. Fees can can either be paid online with PayForIt.net or in the Athletics Office.
Transfer Students
If you have transferred from another school (other than 9th graders) and this is your first season to participate in a sport, you must complete the Transfer Forms at BigTeams.
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Registration ProcessAll athletes are required to complete the BigTeams/PlanetHS on-line registration process. If you have already created parent and/or athlete accounts, do not create a new one.
If you have not registered previously, or if you are an incoming Freshman, start with the BigTeams Parent/Student Getting Started page.
If you are transferring from another school, start with the BigTeams/PlanetHS Transfer Process.
Athletes may not participate in tryouts, practices, or compete without a completed registration. No paper registrations will be accepted.
Physicals must be current. We recommend having a summer physical for your athlete so participation is not delayed. Sports physical forms are uploaded as part of the BigTeams/PlanetHS registration process. Read more about Sports Physicals.
Incomplete or late registrations may delay participation in tryouts, practices and games.
In the “Sports Interest” section of BigTeams, only check the sports your athlete will be participating in or attending tryouts for.
Athletes may register for all seasons at one time but remember to only indicate which sports they will actually participate in.
If you are registering for Field Hockey or Gymnastics you must select the school where practices are held as your secondary enrollment school.
Athletics Fees
Students pay a fee for each sport in which they participate. Athletic fees cover a portion of the cost of operating the school athletic program.
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Athletic fees may be made via Payforit, or at your school's Bookkeeping or Athletic Office via check or cash. We do not accept debit or credit cards over the phone.
School Assignment
Students participating in a sport at a school other than their regularly attended school will need to be assigned to that school. Athletes may not participate until the athletic assignment is complete. Please contact Mary Elsner at 719-234-1211.
Athletically assigned students must select the assigned school under the Secondary Enrollment option in Planet HS, and cannot use the PayForIt option to pay for fees. Contact the assigned school's athletics department for alternate payment methods.
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Physicals must be signed and dated by the doctor and uploaded during the BigTeams registration process. The athletics office does not accept paper copies.
We recommend getting a physical during the summer, as physicals expire yearly. If a physical is obtained during the school year, keep in mind that it may expire in the middle of an athletics season the following year, possibly causing delays in participation.
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Discovery Canyon's Strength & Conditioning Program has been a source of pride since the school's opening. The program is led by Coach Melendrez, a certified strength and conditioning specialist through the NSCA , who is in his 10th year as DCC's full-time strength and conditioning coach. Prior to coming to Discovery Canyon, Coach Melendrez's experiences in the field included interning at the United States Olympic Training Center, serving as an assistant at the United States Air Force Academy and a graduate assistant at the University of New Mexico. Coach Melendrez plays an active role in promoting HS strength and conditioning, serving on the NSCA's executive council for the High School Coaches Special Interest Group.
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This service is a free, initial evaluation and x-rays, if deemed appropriate by the attending provider. Any follow up care or additional treatment (e.g. casting, surgery, injections, MRI, CT scan, etc) is NOT considered Bumps and Bruises, and you or your medical insurance will be billed.
All 'bumps & bruises' visits will be coordinated by the school’s respective athletic trainer or athletic director. If the ATC determines an athlete needs to be seen by the Bumps and Bruises provider to assess the extent of an injury, the ATC will contact the athlete’s parents. Parents then must give the ATC verbal consent to schedule the appointment for the athlete.
DCC Team Physicians
Dr. Jones and Dr. Dresher can be found at Colorado Springs Orthopedic Group.
Memorial North Campus
4110 Briargate Parkway, Suite 300
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
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8720 Scarborough Drive, Colorado Springs, CO. 80920
Liberty High School Pool
Home Swim & Dive events are held at the Liberty High School Pool, 8720 Scarborough Drive.
Air Academy High School
Please follow these guidelines when attending events held at AAHS, which is located on a closed military installation.
Access is restricted to the most direct path to and from the high school, and the high school grounds.
All visitors must enter the USAFA via the South Gate (exit #150). No exceptions.
Upon arrival to the security checkpoint the driver of the vehicle must:
State the name of the contest in which they are attending (i.e. varsity football vs. your school)
Provide the security person with their current driver’s license. Drivers may also be asked to provide current vehicle registration and/or current proof of insurance.
Vehicles are subject to search when entering this federal installation and security personnel will likely ask to open the trunk of the car and/or perform a cursory check of the interior of the vehicle. You have every right to refuse such an inspection, but will not be allowed to enter if you do so.
Athletics Venues
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Athletics PhilosophyAthletics are an integral part of a student’s educational experience. It is a privilege to participate in these programs, and carries with it responsibilities to the school, the activity, other students, the community, and the athletes themselves. These experiences contribute to the development of learning skills, leadership skills and the students’ development of their physical, mental, social and emotional well being.
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Athletics Department
Our program reflects the needs of our student body and community by maintaining a strong sense of pride, excellence, and overall student development.