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Academy District 20 College & Career Programs

Whether you're headed to college or launching a career, we have a way to help you get there. Find out about earning college credit in high school with Concurrent/Dual Enrollment options. Or check out Career and Technical Education (CTE) options to help you hit the ground running. More about Academy District 20 College & Career programs.

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)

The AVID Program is designed to increase school wide learning and performance. The mission of AVID focuses on providing access to four-year colleges for students in the middle, capable of completing a college preparatory path, so that they achieve success in a rigorous curriculum. More about AVID.

Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC)

On a mission to "develop citizens of character, dedicated to serving their nation and community." Get the details on our AFJROTC program.

Biomedical Sciences 

Pine Creek offers a unique program for students to experience topics in health sciences while taking on real-world challenges. Learn more about this experience.

Business & Marketing

Students at Pine Creek have the opportunity to learn everything from business basics to advanced marketing. Working in the Creek Café or the Early Eagle Coffee Shop provides students with real-world business experience in a hands-on learning lab environment. Students can also earn credit for their outside jobs!   Get the details our Business & Marketing program.

Career Start/ISSA

Students enrolled in the Career Start Program attend courses at Pikes Peak State College or the International Spa and Salon Academy (ISSA), as well as at Pine Creek. Curriculum is a compilation of entry-level college courses for a technical or trade area of study. Students pay a non-refundable application fee and may have to pay special course fees as well.   Read more about this program.

Cybersecurity

Students will apply concepts of data security, system administration, network administration, and programming to the study of cybersecurity. Through critical thinking, investigation of real-world issues, and practical exercises, students will develop foundational cybersecurity skills while adhering to and demonstrating computer security ethics.  Find out more about Cybersecurity.

Rocky Mountain Robotics

Rocky Mountain Robotics is open to all Academy District 20 high school students. We challenge students to tackle real-world problems while learning valuable life skills. Our mission is to create a legacy of excellence in science, engineering, and technology while inspiring students to reach as high as they can dream. More about the Robotics program.

Student Council

Pine Creek Student Council aims to develop the leadership of its members in order to serve the student body and staff. StuCo uses a leadership curriculum during class and plans and puts on social events, community service projects, and many other activities.  Learn more about the Student Coucil.