Academics
Creative Minds is proud to offer a continuous international curriculum from preschool through middle school. We are the first public school in the United States to achieve accreditation in the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and to implement the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC).
Our International Curriculum is designed to provide robust academic learning and enhance students’ ability to positively impact the world. It embraces an inclusive and progressive pedagogy, emphasizing brain-based learning and metacognition.
The International Curriculum Association (ICA) unites three age-specific programs: the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) for learners aged 2-5+, the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) for ages 5-11, and the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) for ages 11-14. In addition, ICA offers professional development for teachers and leaders and a two-stage recognition and accreditation process for schools, ensuring that together, we continuously improve learning.
Early Childhood: PreKindergarten 3 through First Grade
Using the International Early Years Curriculum, an innovative and research-based framework, we emphasize that schools’ true purpose is to support young children in learning academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.
Elementary: Second through Fourth Grades
From kindergarten to fourth grade, the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) offers a comprehensive thematic approach to teaching. It fosters creativity and problem-solving skills among children of diverse abilities and prepares them for an interconnected global society.
Middle School: Fifth through Eighth Grade
The Middle School program IMYC Process of Learning fosters connections in learning, encourages personal perspectives, promotes collaboration with peers, nurtures risk-taking within a secure setting, and cultivates confident, independent, and engaged learners.
Inclusive Education
We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive educational environment that ensures every student has the opportunity to thrive. We firmly believe in the power of inclusive education, where all students, regardless of their abilities or backgrounds, are embraced and supported within the general education curriculum.
International Curriculum
Creative Minds is the only public charter school in the United States accredited to implement the holistic, research-based framework of the International Early Years (IEYC), Primary (IPC), and Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) developed by Fieldwork Education for children aged 3 to 14.
Arts
Creative Minds offers music and visual arts classes as part of the regular school day and extended day programs, ensuring comprehensive exposure to artistic education.
