FAQ

Any tests/requirements to get in?

No! The only way in (by state law) is a lottery in April.

Are there any enrichment programs offered after-school?

Yes! We offer after school clubs and sports teams. We have clubs such as arts & crafts, video games, wrestling, gardening and it changes every quarter! Our Sports teams consist of Basketball, volleyball, soccer etc..

Do you have transportation?

Yes! we work with the DOE to offer yellow bus service to students in 5th & 6th grade. We also offer free yearly OMNY cards. You must live 1-5 miles from the school in order to qualify for bussing. If your child has bussing services on their IEP they receive bussing services according to their needs.

Do you serve students with IEP’s/special education?

Absolutely! All of our classes are inclusion classrooms, students with IEP’s will have two teachers in their classroom for at least half the day. We do not offer 12:1 settings.

How much does the school cost?

We are completely tuition free. We are a public school.

I’ve heard X about CREO College Prep!

We opened roughly about 5 years ago. We are a solo school. What does that mean? We are not affiliated with any other schools and this is our only location.

What after-school programs are in the neighborhood that can pick up my child? What after-school program are provided at Creo?

We have clubs such as arts & crafts, video games, wresting, gardening and it changes every quarter! Our sports team consist of Basketball, volleyball, soccer. More coming soon.

What school supplies do I need to provide for my child?

We offer all school supplies all four years at zero cost!

What technology will be provided by the school?

Every student has a personal laptop that they will use throughout the day. Students complete most assignments through the laptops and use it on a daily basis. These do not go home.

What time does the school start/end/how long is the school day?

Monday through Thursday, we start our day at 7:30 & end at 4:00pm. If a student is enrolled in After-school the day ends at 5pm. On Friday's our day is from 7:30-1:00pm. Students who receive bussing dismiss at 4:45 Monday-Thursday, on Friday's they get on the bus at 1pm. We provide breakfast, snack, lunch, two breaks, and PE/CS every day.

When is the first day of school?

TBD.

When will I know if my child has been accepted?

Immediately after the lottery in early April.

Where can I purchase the school uniform?

The first two sets are free, after that at our summer welcome events, online, or at the school.

Will there be extra help throught the day?

Yes! We have a period where we offer extra support for Math and ELA subjects. In addition, to that we have small groups, where students get pulled out of class daily to work in a smaller setting if need be.