School for Creative Studies

A DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS MAGNET

Magnet Lottery Applications window opens January for 30 days.

Enrollment window March thru June.

Year-Round

Small Environment

Country Setting

TOP RATED MAGNET SCHOOL OF AMERICA 8 CONSECUTIVE YEARS

CREATIVITY COMMUNICATION COLLABORATION COMMUNITY

SCS is an innovative public magnet school using a specialized creative curriculum to prepare students for success in today's creative economy.

Join us for school tours and information sessions offered November thru February, schedule available on our website.

HOM Framework

The 16 HOM are traits that are skillfully and mindfully employed by intelligent and successful people to overcome a challenge when a solution is not apparent.

Connection Before Content

What makes us so special? We foster relationships between students and faculty that allow us to grow strong community leaders for tomorrow. Our culture of inclusivity and strong stance against bullying are evident in the community of students. Creativity of self expression is prized at SCS.

What Are Creative Studies?

This is what sets SCS apart from every other school in the county! No school offers the combination of experienced professionals and hands-on collaborative learning like we do.

Audio/Video Production

A Full Audio & Video Production series of Electives including a Green Room and Recording Studio taught by experienced industry veterans as faculty. Study Singer/Songwriter, HipHop, Screenwriting, Production, Technical Videography and Composition.

Theater/Digital Marketing

Digital Marketing including Social Branding/Influencer and Website Design for Entrepreneurs . Theater Arts covers Performing Art as well as support and production and performance opportunities.

Coding/Engineering

Computer Science thru Architecture, our Digital Design classes teach how to code in the most relevant programs and create everything from games to websites to keychains while offering hands on experience in theater set construction

Things To Know

School Hours: 8:30-3:20

Before School Care Available (6:30)

HS - 4 Block Schedule

MS: 4 Core Classes and 2 electives per term, with rotating electives for spring

Transporttion provided thru Express Hub Stops

Unique Extra-Curriculars

YEAR-ROUND Calendar

NO NCHSAA SPORTS