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If you've been looking for an elementary school that offers an extraordinary educational adventure where learning is all about having fun, look no further. Creative City School is THAT school! It's a place where imagination runs wild, and learning is an exciting journey filled with fun and discovery. Taking Education to a Whole New Level Creative City is a K-5 tuition-free public charter school based in Baltimore, and we are anything but ordinary. On our campus, every day is an opportunity to explore, create, and learn through play. Imagine stepping into an environment where indoor and outdoor classrooms merge seamlessly. A place that allows students to get hands-on experience with the wonders of nature while diving into their studies. Our play and place-based approach takes education to a whole new level, engaging young minds in a way that sparks curiosity and ignites a lifelong love for learning.  Creative City School student working in outdoor classroom. Gone are the days of boring textbooks and tedious lectures being the primary way for children to learn. We infuse gardening, visual arts, dance, music, crafts, and so much more into our core math, science, history, and social studies curriculum. From planting and nurturing a garden to expression through various artistic mediums, our students are encouraged to explore their passions and discover their unique talents.
Our dedicated educators believe elementary education should celebrate creativity and self-expression. They nurture each child's individuality while creating a safe environment where young learners feel empowered and confident to take risks, make mistakes and learn from them. We focus on holistic development, cultivating critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills to shape our young learners into future leaders. By keeping our approach dynamic and fun, we develop well-rounded students who love coming to school every day. Interested in enrolling? Click here. -------------------------------- About Creative City Public Charter School Creative City Public Charter School is a dynamic K-5 elementary school with caring educators. We engage our students in a placed-based learning environment using the city of Baltimore as a cultural and civic foundation. Our approach is creative yet challenging; and our tuition-free public school encourages out-of-the-box thinking alongside the pursuit of each student’s personal, highest academic potential. Enroll your child today!
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We are Creative City – a one-of-a-kind play and place-based K-5 public charter school based in Baltimore. Creative City is drenched in art and out-of-the-box thinking. Even when it's messy or outdoors, art is foundational. This is our way of helping jumpstart young minds, fostering creativity, critical thinking and collaboration. CARE: We put a ton of care into developing our curriculum and holistic approach to learning. Our dedicated teachers and staff are passionate about each student's well-being, providing individualized attention and creating a safe space to feel valued, heard, and respected. By developing strong relationships, we build a foundation of trust that allows students to take risks, express themselves freely, and explore their unique passions.  QUESTION: Our play-based approach encourages students to ask questions, explore diverse perspectives and think critically. Through hands-on experiences and interactive projects, we inspire a love for learning that extends beyond the classroom. By nurturing natural curiosity, we empower our students to become lifelong learners who actively engage with the world. COLLABORATE: We emphasize teamwork and cooperative learning at Creative City. By working together, our K-5ers gain a deeper understanding of diverse perspectives, practice effective communication and learn how to navigate challenges as a team. Students develop essential social skills like empathy and responsibility through group activities. CREATE: We embrace the arts, technology, and hands-on experiences to inspire our students in every way possible. We provide our learners with the tools and resources to express themselves creatively, experiment fearlessly, and solve complex problems. Encouraging imaginative thinking empowers students to become confident problem-solvers and innovators. Education is a transformative journey at our tuition-free K-5 public charter school in Baltimore. We invite you to schedule a tour and explore our dynamic learning environment firsthand. Let's nurture your child's potential, cultivate curiosity, and prepare them for bright futures. Contact us today to learn more. ------------------------------- About Creative City Public Charter School Creative City Public Charter School is a dynamic K-5 elementary school with caring educators. We engage our students in a placed-based learning environment using the city of Baltimore as a cultural and civic foundation. Our approach is creative yet challenging; and our tuition-free public school encourages out-of-the-box thinking alongside the pursuit of each student’s personal, highest academic potential. Enroll your child today! Personal growth is at the heart of Creative City's educational philosophy. As a tuition-free public charter school in Baltimore, we commit to nurturing the holistic development of our K-5th graders. Our classes are small. Our teachers are encouraging. And our school is designed to bring out the best in all of our students. Let's explore five fantastic ways we honor personal growth at our school.  Creative City elementary students doing a physical math project.
Creative City is more than just our name, it’s our entire approach to teaching and learning. We want our students to feel appreciated and honored on their paths to educational development. Schedule a tour today! ---------------------------- About Creative City Public Charter School Creative City Public Charter School is a dynamic K-5 elementary school with caring educators. We engage our students in a placed-based learning environment using the city of Baltimore as a cultural and civic foundation. Our approach is creative yet challenging; and our tuition-free public school encourages out-of-the-box thinking alongside the pursuit of each student’s personal, highest academic potential. Enroll your child today! We take a different approach to education at Creative City. Just like our name suggests, we like to think outside the box and be more imaginative when teaching and keeping our students engaged. That's why we use two unique teaching methods in our approach: place-based education and cooperative learning. We don't just sit at desks all day at Creative City. We get up. We go outside. We move around. We learn through adventure and play, and through exploring the world around us. For our K-5 students, school is an adventure! Place-based means we connect children's learning to the local environment and community. Our teachers use our Baltimore surroundings as a classroom, taking students on field trips to nearby Baltimore Museum of Art, Cylburn Arboretum, and other historical sites.  Our students observe and engage with the world in ways that accentuate their classroom learning. It makes everything more real. As a tuition-free public charter school, this approach makes learning more meaningful and relevant to students without the overhead of hefty tuition.
Our teachers are passionate and create lesson plans that promote student cooperation. This approach ensures learners build essential skills while also mastering academic concepts. We also assist students in our free before and aftercare. Creative City believes every child deserves an education tailored to their unique learning style, personality, and interests. That's why we incorporate place-based education and cooperative learning into our curriculum. These teaching methods create a dynamic learning environment that prepares students for success in and out of the classroom. Want to learn more? Schedule a tour today! ---------- About Creative City Public Charter School Creative City Public Charter School is a dynamic K-5 elementary school with caring educators. We engage our students in a placed-based learning environment using the city of Baltimore as a cultural and civic foundation. Our approach is creative yet challenging; and our tuition-free public school encourages out-of-the-box thinking alongside the pursuit of each student’s personal, highest academic potential. Enroll your child today! Break out the trumpets! Class is always a fanfare with our music teacher Mr. Soto! A passionate and nurturing teacher who understands the power of music to inspire, uplift and motivate students. Mr. Soto is a gem of a teacher. His method and dedication to teaching our students earned him the “Beacon of Light” teacher award—given to educators who “go above and beyond to make a profound impact in the lives of their students.”  Creative City Public Charter School music teacher Mr. Soto holding an award. Being a tuition-free public charter school that focuses on infusing creativity in our teaching model, Mr. Soto’s hands-on approach to teaching students music engages them from the start of class to the end. His secret? Allowing children to do what they love to do...play! Mr. Soto’s interactive music lessons keep students engaged throughout the class. His strategy is to let children enjoy playing while maintaining a serious and intentional approach to learning. Students enjoy playing various instruments and games, focusing on purposeful learning.  Creative City Public Charter School student drummers at Baltimore Peace Movement. Studying music in grades K-5 is extremely beneficial for young learners—both in tangible and intangible ways. It goes beyond learning to play an instrument or sing. Infusing music in early education helps students develop essential life skills like teamwork, discipline, goal setting and even math, believe it or not (sheet music requires a real-time calculation to know how long to play a note or take a rest). Music education can improve memory and coordination. Students of Mr. Soto often become more focused, confident and expressive in other areas of life because of his encouragement and direction. It’s a rewarding scenario for everyone! Check out our Instagram for more images of our student musicians in action. You can also learn more about the rest of our curriculum on our website. If you're looking for a new school for your young scholar, check out Creative City Public Charter School. Our teachers are passionate, our students love coming every day and our approach is one of a kind! Schedule a tour today! --------------------------------- About Creative City Public Charter School Creative City Public Charter School is a dynamic K-5 elementary school with caring educators. We engage our students in a placed-based learning environment using the city of Baltimore as a cultural and civic foundation. Our approach is creative yet challenging; and our tuition-free public school encourages out-of-the-box thinking alongside the pursuit of each student’s personal, highest academic potential. Enroll your child today! It’s hard to believe that a decade has passed since we first opened our charter school doors In Baltimore – to welcome students to Creative City. It has been a fantastic journey filled with many memorable moments of students and staff who made this milestone one we’re thrilled to celebrate. For ten years, we’ve provided a hands-on, unique, play- and place-based education for our K-5 students. Our approach and the community’s support are at the heart of our success. Being a small school, we have had the opportunity to give each student the special attention they deserve. Our dedicated teachers have been able to form strong connections with their students, supporting and guiding them every step of the way. The result has been an engaged and excited group of young learners eager to explore the world.  Creative City elementary students adventure learning in the school’s fun classroom environment. Whether planting seeds and harvesting crops or taking field trips to learn more about art, animals, and music, Creative City students are immersed in hands-on experiences. We spark their curiosity and foster their creativity. “We’re all about opening doors and having fun while learning at Creative City,” says Principal Johnson Mathena. “Our students never cease to amaze me, and I’m so proud of their growth!” During these ten years, we have seen tons of successes and achievements, both big and small. Our students blossom into confident, creative, and compassionate individuals, ready to make a difference in the world—many sharing fond memories with us once they’ve moved on to middle school. Our commitment to creating a challenging yet fun learning environment allows us to empower our students and watch them grow into curious, resourceful, and well-rounded individuals. As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the entire Creative City school community—our students, teachers, staff, and families—for their consistent support and dedication. We have built a nurturing environment where our K-5 public school students can thrive and reach new heights. We are a tuition-free elementary school offering free before and aftercare right here in Baltimore. For prospective parents, we encourage you to apply. Schedule a tour today! ------------------------------------------- About Creative City Public Charter School Creative City Public Charter School is a dynamic K-5 elementary school with caring educators. We engage our students in a placed-based learning environment using the city of Baltimore as a cultural and civic foundation. Our approach is creative yet challenging; and our tuition-free public school encourages out-of-the-box thinking alongside the pursuit of each student’s personal, highest academic potential. Enroll your child today! Creative City always finds hands-on ways to engage and inspire students. One of the most exciting examples is the outdoor garden in our curriculum. From tomatoes to potatoes, our students learn about healthy eating, sustainability and environmental science. This approach fosters a love of learning and cultivates a sense of community—and we're all about the community at Creative City!  - 3rd grade student having fun in the garden at Creative City Public Charter School - As a tuition-free public charter school in the heart of Baltimore, we always look for ways to engage our students in learning. Our outdoor garden is just one example of the immersive experiences we offer to break out of the mold and go beyond the usual textbook learning. Encouraging students to work with their hands in nature helps teach teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Not every seed grows into a plant, and students learn the importance of patience and perseverance in a fun and challenging way.  - Students harvesting radishes at Creative Public Charter School gardens - Our garden classrooms motivate students to experience and observe plant growth and our nurturing process. Through garden maintenance, students get to see the power of daily attention and caring for plants that can turn into food that sustains them. Our K-5th graders also develop a sense of responsibility towards the environment and become environmentally conscious stewards. When it comes to building a foundation for a lifelong love of learning, Creative City does whatever it takes. Our outdoor garden classrooms are just one of the ways we motivate students to be actively engaged in learning and understand how the world around them impacts their lives. Our curriculum is designed to engage students in "learning by doing" experiences that stimulate all their senses. Looking for a new elementary school for your K-5th grader? Creative City Public Charter School is a great place to start. Our faculty and staff are passionate about learning and our “outside the box” method of teaching brings out the best in students. Schedule a tour today! --------------------------------------------------- About Creative City Public Charter School Creative City Public Charter School is a dynamic K-5 elementary school with caring educators. We engage our students in a placed-based learning environment using the city of Baltimore as a cultural and civic foundation. Our approach is creative yet challenging; and our tuition-free public school encourages out-of-the-box thinking alongside the pursuit of each student’s personal, highest academic potential. Enroll your child today! Creativity Unleashed: Murals by Student Artists Murals have been a staple in Baltimore communities for decades. They highlight the beauty and the struggle, the challenges and triumphs of the residents of this great city. Murals are the artistic expression of some of our most passionate residents---even the little ones. At Creative City Public Charter School (Creative City), our K-5th graders use murals to transform spaces into colorful learning environments. We are a tight-knit school and encourage our students to use murals to connect with their surroundings--and each other.  Creative City strongly emphasizes learning by using the arts. We are a tuition-free public charter school that engages students' creativity and challenges them to solve problems, think outside the box and be innovative learners. The warm and colorful murals around our campus are more than decorations--they reflect our school's culture and values: collaboration, caring, creating and questioning. Our art programs are designed to help our K-5 students channel their creative energy in positive ways. Through the process of creating murals, students work together to develop a design, plan out the mural, and execute their vision, taking ownership of the process and the result. This is creativity unleashed. This is Creative City. History, science and math can (and are) incorporated into our mural projects. Painting pictures of historic figures, for example, or creating a visual of a winning science fair project are all possibilities to learn in this meaningful way. Our young artists learn the value of working together to create something impactful, and we love showing it off on our Instagram. If you're looking for a new school home for your K-5 grader, Creative City Public Charter School is the perfect place to start your search. Not only are our teachers qualified and committed, but our curriculum was also strategically designed to bring out the best in students. Schedule a tour today to see first-hand how we balance fun and education! ------------------------------------------- About Creative City Public Charter School Creative City Public Charter School is a dynamic K-5 elementary school with caring educators. We engage our students in a placed-based learning environment using the city of Baltimore as a cultural and civic foundation. Our approach is creative yet challenging; and our tuition-free public school encourages out-of-the-box thinking alongside the pursuit of each student’s personal, highest academic potential. Enroll your child today! If you're on the lookout for an awesome school for your little one, Creative City should absolutely be on your radar. Deeply rooted in the community of Baltimore, Creative City is a tuition-free public charter school that prides itself on infusing creativity with learning to keep kids excited and engaged about coming to school every day. Choosing the right school for your child is crucial to shaping their future, so keep reading to see how Creative City stacks up against the competition. Teaching Outside The Box With Outdoor Classrooms We believe being outdoors and connecting with nature offers tremendous educational value. That's why some of our classrooms are outside. Not only does this allow us to give students a chance to learn in natural light, but it also piques their curiosity about the world around them.  Free Before & Aftercare Services Our parents feel confident that their children are in a safe, fun and caring place until picked up from school—even if that's after the final bell rings. We offer chess, dance, robotics and more to keep scholars engaged in learning and entertained for free. Game-changing Curriculum Creative City isn't just fun, it's challenging in the best way. Our place-based education style uses the community and environment of Baltimore as a driver for learning core skills. It also motivates students to learn by making courses relevant to their daily lives. We cover the core subjects of math, reading, science, and history and offer stimulating electives to keep students engaged and excited. For kindergarten, we use play-based learning, an approach proven to help students learn about environment, culture, teamwork, problem-solving and more - in a natural and fun way. With small classes and a curriculum emphasizing critical thinking, life skills, and hands-on learning in dynamic environments, Creative City is an excellent choice for K-5 Baltimore students. If you're looking for a school that can offer all this and more, contact us today to learn about open enrollment. ----------------------------------------------- About Creative City Public Charter School Creative City Public Charter School is a dynamic K-5 elementary school with caring educators. We engage our students in a placed-based learning environment using the city of Baltimore as a cultural and civic foundation. Our approach is creative yet challenging; and our tuition-free public school encourages out-of-the-box thinking alongside the pursuit of each student’s personal, highest academic potential. Enroll your child today! Creative City is all about using art to stimulate learning. We encourage our K-5 students to use painting, drawing, building and more to immerse themselves in a journey of imagination and discovery. Not only is art fun to create, but it also engages the senses and stimulates learning. At our tuition-free K-5 public charter school in Baltimore, we feel this is crucial for early childhood development. Hands-On Learning on Another Level We believe students have the most fun when they have the freedom to create and explore their creative sides. And the more fun they have, the more engaged they are with learning. When our 5th graders participate in "makers" programs, they learn about design, engineering and experimentation while creating projects of their very own. They also learn how to teach because they must demonstrate what they’ve learned to 4th graders (and 4th graders to 3rd graders, etc.).  When our students draw posters to "get out the vote," they also learn about the importance of civic duties and history. These are just a few ways art helps our students think critically. At our tuition-free public charter school serving grades K-5, our curriculum is challenging and fun. It aligns with state standards while being unique enough to get our students excited about learning.  Student-Led Creativity & EngagementA big fan of murals, Creative City encourages our students to paint and express themselves (which also helps develop motor skills by using paint brushes and other art supplies). We know that painting helps students learn to collaborate and solve problems creatively. We also know that when done in a group, painting helps stimulate discussion around culture and deepens understanding. This is also why we take field trips to galleries and museums—to inspire students to think outside the classroom and question the world around them. Creative City students are encouraged to let their imaginations run wild. Why? Because we know that incorporating art into K-5 education has numerous benefits. Our teachers and staff provide unique ways for students to process information to make it fun, which keeps them more engaged and focused in class. By weaving art into our teaching style, we help students develop many life skills like creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. This is artistic intelligence--the ability to use creativity to solve problems and think critically about the world around you. Interested in enrolling? Visit us today on OUR WEBSITE. ------------------------------------------------- About Creative City Public Charter School Creative City Public Charter School is a dynamic K-5 elementary school with caring educators. We engage our students in a placed-based learning environment using the city of Baltimore as a cultural and civic foundation. Our approach is creative yet challenging; and our tuition-free public school encourages out-of-the-box thinking alongside the pursuit of each student’s personal, highest academic potential. Enroll your child today! |
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