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Student Life

Creative Minds celebrates and embraces individuality while fostering a strong and compassionate community. Throughout the school day and beyond, we create diverse opportunities for students to explore and pursue their unique interests and talents.

The heart of our school is experienced through Community Meetings. It’s a special time when we share our learning experiences, honor our international connections, and align ourselves with our personal goals of being respectful, adaptable, thinkers, resilient, communicators, ethical, collaborative, and empathetic.

 

Before and After Care Program

Creative Minds will provide before and after-care services for all grade levels during the 2026-27 school year. Their customized programs allow students to learn and thrive in a safe, familiar setting with a professional staff.

 

Before School runs from 7:15 am to 8:15 a.m. Students attending Before School play games, read, and have breakfast before School begins. The program starts on Monday, August 26th, for Kindergarten to 8th grade and Thursday, August 29th, for Pre-kindergarten.

Monthly Cost: 

SY25-26 Pricing 

Monday through Friday $146 per child
Part-Time (4 days/week) $123 per child
Part-Time (3 days/week) $107 per child
Drop-in (24 hours notice needed) $12 per day

Flex’s after-school program runs from 3:30 p.m. (PK3 – 4th grade) and 3:40 p.m. (5th—8th) until 6:00 p.m. and provides students with homework supervision, a nutritious snack, and free play, both indoors and outdoors. Families may sign up for a monthly After-School plan.

Monthly Cost
SY26-27 Pricing 

Monday through Friday $349 per child
Part-Time (4 days/week) $291 per child
Part-Time (3 days/week) $239 per child
Drop-in (24 hours notice needed) $24.25 per day

There is a 10% sibling discount.

After-School Activities

Clubs are free for students. Here are a few examples of the clubs we offered during SY 2024-25.

  • Basketball Team: 5th–8th grades. Students learn to develop the individual and team aspects of playing basketball, encouraging skills on and off the field that promote fitness, cooperation, and personal growth.
  • Cheer Team: 6th–8th grades. Students learn physical fitness, personal development, teamwork, and leadership, making it a holistic experience beyond the sport.
  • Debate Club: 5th–8th grades. Students participate in tournaments through the Washington Urban Debate League. Visit the WUDL website.
  • Girls Who Code Club: 3rd–8th grades. Students explore computer coding in a fun and friendly environment with the Girls Who Code organization. Learn more here.
  • GLOW (Girls Leading Other Wisely): 5th–8th grades. Students learn to be passionate about what they believe in, confident about their decision-making, and health-minded. GLOW will inspire girls of all ethnic, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds to be prominent, positive leaders. Learn more here.
  • One World Club: 5th–8th grades. Students learn critical thinking and writing skills as they research a social justice issue and advocate for solutions. Learn more here.
  • Soccer: 5th–8th grades. Students learn to develop the individual and team aspects of playing soccer, encouraging skills on and off the field that promote fitness, cooperation, and personal growth.
  • Yearbook Club: 6th–8th grades. Students learn to develop photography, writing, teamwork, and project management skills while creating a lasting memory for their school year.

Flex After School Enrichment Programs

Clubs are managed and operated by the Flex AfterCare Program. 

(Fee-based)

  • Artistic Drawing (K – 6)
  • Chess Club (K – 8)
  • Flour Power Cooking (K – 4)
  • Little Veterinarian School (PK -1)
  • Piano (K – 2)

  • Members collaborate on community improvement with the Creative Minds Leadership team, the Creative Families Association, and Student Council sponsors.
  • Members are dedicated to addressing issues within school policies, planning and implementing incentives, and providing service to our community.
  • Members learn financial, leadership, administrative, and communication skills.

Questions?

frontdesk@creativemindspcs.org