Beyond the Core
Creekside has the opportunity to offer amazing programming beyond our core subjects (math, English language arts, science and social studies). Our pathways offer multi-year schemas to build upon existing knowledge and expand students' breadth of experience.
Art
Art allows students to grow their right brains and push their creative boundaries. Our art teachers works collaboratively with our classroom and multicultural education teacher to use art to link art to core instruction.
Social Emotional Learning
At Creekside Charter, we support students’ social and emotional growth through Changemakers, Life Ingredients, and CharacterStrong curriculum.
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Changemakers offers engaging, stand-alone lessons that help students develop self-awareness, empathy, and social-emotional skills through hands-on learning and reflective practices.
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Life Ingredients focuses on creating emotionally resilient individuals—students who are aware of their thoughts and feelings and capable of deep empathy and understanding.
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As students progress into the upper grades, they transition to the CharacterStrong curriculum and Restorative Practices, which emphasize character development, empathy, and building strong, positive relationships. Teachers incorporate these practices daily, guiding students through self-discovery, conflict resolution, and teamwork.
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Creekside Charter is also a Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) school, where we establish clear expectations and encourage positive behavior to create a kind, supportive learning environment for all.
Spanish
Creekside's 6th-8th grade Spanish program is unique and goal-oriented. Our objective is to prepare 8th graders with the skills they will need to readily begin high school Spanish 2 or 3 (dependent on proficiency). As they move into 7th and 8th grade, grammar becomes a more prominent element to classes in addition to comprehensible input through reading, writing, and listening in the target language. Our curriculum and resources include, but are not limited to Somos, Voces, Señor Wooly, Adiós, and Conjuguemos.
Stem Elective
At Creekside we believe that students need additional science opportunities in order to fully comprehend the CA next generation standards. Students in grades 1st-5th will explore STEM and Environmental Science opportunities.
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HomeSchool
Our homeschool program provides a supportive and enriching learning environment focused on personalized education. We emphasize creativity and critical thinking skills, offering a variety of subjects and activities tailored to each student's interests and learning style. Parents are encouraged to actively participate in their child's learning journey, fostering a collaborative and dynamic educational experience.