The Academic Challenge is a free enrichment program for all students in K-5 at Puesta del Sol. This is an optional, non-competitive program for students to challenge themselves, and foster a love of learning and exploration beyond the classroom. Activities can be completed in Spanish or English. Each student can earn an Academic Challenge Award and/or the Principal's Medal depending on what activities are completed. Awards will be granted at a school-wide assembly in June.
In order to earn an Academic Challenge Award, each student must complete 4 out of the 6 Challenge Activities listed below and submit a Final Submission Form which is mandatory.
Currently (As of January 2024), we are accepting online submission forms only for completed items below. Email academicchallenge@
In order to earn an Academic Challenge Award and the Principal's Medal, each student must complete all 6 Challenge Activities listed below and submit a Final Submission Form which is mandatory.
There will be a box in the school main office to turn in forms, time logs, and book reviews (stapled together and in an envelope please) during the week of April 29 to May 3, 2024. Due no later than 3:30pm on May 3, 2024. ABSOLUTELY NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED
CHALLENGE ACTIVITY | CHALLENGE CATEGORY | DUE DATES |
1. STEM Fair Project | Science | N/A |
2. Multi-Cultural Project, OR Passport Club (Levels 1-5 + 6 Special Itineraries for the months of Nov-April) |
Social Studies | N/A |
3. Math (10+ hours of extra math) |
Math | N/A |
4. Five (5) Book Reviews |
Literature | N/A |
5. Computer Programing (5+hours) |
Technology | N/A |
6. Keyboarding (5+hours) |
Business | N/A |
Questions? Contact Academic Challenge at academicchallenge@puestadelsolpta.org