Welcome

HAPPY SUMMER TO US ALL!

SUMMER SCHOOL MONDAY JUNE 11 8:30AM TO FRIDAY JULY 13 2:30PM

EXTENDED DAY DAILY TILL 6PM

Community School for Creative Education Welcomes You!

Remember: You can still apply for 2018-2019 School Year. Go to "Enroll Now".

View Our 2018-2019 School Calendar

SEE ALL BACK For Regular School Year READY AND RESTED

8:30AM, MONDAY, AUGUST 20TH!

KEY DOCUMENTS:

CSCE LCAP 2017-18
CSCE SARC 2017-18 EN
CSCE SARC 2017-18 SP

Photos from Community School Life ~

Community School Turns 10, Spring 2018

Community School Food Bank
in
Proud Partnership with Head Start and Alameda County Food Bank, May 2018

Hand Work in Extended Day, May 2018

Fingerknitting Task Completed:Pride and Joy

You Can Hear a Pin Drop...

The Joy of Working With Heart, Head and Hand

Quiet Work Together

All Hands Together At Community School!

Circle Time at Community School

Celebrating Our Community School Turns 10 Intercultural Dragon Gala, April 2018

Just Back from Our Middle Schooler's Trip to UC Davis Gifted by UC Davis Black Engineers Association

First Graders Build Their Own Instruments!

Community School Celebrates Internatinal Pi Day

with

Nuclear Physicist Dr. Hattie Carwell and NBA Sports Writer Mr. Aliko Carter!

6th and 7th Graders Embark on Pi Day Challenge:

How many numbers in Pi can YOU recite by heart?

Thank you Dr. Carwell and Mr. Carter and our key partner Calculus Roundtable

for our first

School Wide Global Pi Day Celebration!

Community School Upper Graders Win Big at the Bay Area Urban Debate League [BAUDL]

Competiton:

Community School 7th Grader Marley [3rd from left in photo below] Takes 1st Place!

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Community School 8th Graders Win to Attend 'Design Challenge' At Google’s Oakland “Code Next!" ~

Oakland "Code Next" Is One of Only Two 'Code Next" Centers in the Country! The other is in New York City.

Third Grade Basket Weaving Joy With Waldorf Coach Ms. Elke Berger March 2018

Community School Celebrates Lunar New Year Tea

February 2018

Happy Friendship Day (formerly Halloween), October 2017

The New School Signage Goes Up!

Celebrating African American History Month Assembly: families and friends delight.

February 2018

Faculty work on Data Walls January 2018

Graduation June 2017

Sharing a Thanksgiving Meal November 2017

We Are The Country's First Intercultural Public Waldorf School!

We Are A TK - 8 School!

We Are Tuition-Free!

If you are interested in enrolling for 2018-19, please call our office to set up a tour:

Call 510-686-4131

Tours are every Tuesday 9am - 10am when school is in session and by appointment.

For Enrollment Go To EnrollOak.com

Full Calendar

Full Bell Schedule

Who We Are ~

Approved by Alameda County Office of Education in 2010,Community School for Creative Education is the country's first intercultural public TK-8th grade Urban Waldorf School.

Mission:

The Community School for Creative Education partners with families and communities to provide a rigorous college-preparatory program integrated into a culturally rich, arts-infused, highly personalized curriculum inspired by Waldorf education for the diverse students of Oakland to promote equity and prepare culturally competent, well-rounded, lifelong learners to lead, contribute to, and successfully participate in our rapidly changing multicultural society.

Vision

The Community School for Creative Education envisions a future in which all children have access to quality education; all children experience success in community and career; and youth voices contribute in valued and meaningful ways to the success of a thriving, equitable, and multicultural society.

Key Features ~

- Among the most diverse schools in the state;

- Among the highest percent multiracial families in the state;

- For three years running, its English Learners and children in poverty have outperformed the District and surrounding schools on State exam.

- Uniform School

- Extended Day till 6pm Every School Day.

- Children learn Spanish and Mandarin from the Lower Grades through the 8th

- Global Partners in Mexico City, Mexico; Hong Kong; Capettown & South Africa

Principal Monique Brinson and Founder and Executive Director Dr. Ida Oberman welcome you to our Community School for Creative Education as the country's first urban public Waldorf school! ~ See them here holding the school's charter, which guides our work.

Our Powerful Office Team Greets You: CSCE Office Manager Ms Yolanda Cordova and Principal Brinson!

Our Entrance Greets Our Children, Families, and Community and Team with

Newly Rainbow Lazured Colors - Waldorf Style -

Meet Our Administration and Teacher Team ~

And...Coming Soon: Our Full Star Staff Display!

Opening Circle: Lower Grades Orientation with Staff and Families August 17, 2017

Lifting Up Our Multi-Cultural Community at Our Saturday Ice Cream Sunday New Families Welcome Aug 18, 2017

Thank You Dr. Clifford Thompson for Being Our Inspired Acting Princpal All of 2016-2017!

Our school pamphlet is here.

Read about the Community School for Creative Education at Great Schools Voices.

To enroll, children must be five years old by December 2, 2017. Our school, along with 90% of other charter schools across the city, is using a common application called Enroll Oakland Charters. The application is available online at https://enrolloak.schoolmint.net. You can also obtain a paper copy of this application at the school, 2111 International Boulevard, Oakland CA 94606.

Joys and achievements from last year, 2016-17 ~

Community School Faculty and Staff

Greets Our Children and Families:

A Strong and Joyous 2016-2017 School Year!

Community School's BIG 2016-2017 Public Talk With Reneowned Dr. Kenneth Wesson,

"If it's your job to develop the mind, shouldn't you know how the brain works?" was a big hit.Thank you Dr. Wesson!

Ken Wesson aka 'Sciencemaster' works as a keynote speaker and educational consultant for pre-school through university-level institutions and organizations. He speaks throughout the world on the neuroscience of learning and methods for creating classrooms and learning environments that are "brain-considerate." Underpinning Ken's research, speeches and workshops over the past three decades has been based on the question, "If it's your job to develop the mind, shouldn't you know how the brain works? He joined us LIVE at Community School Thursday August 11, 2016, 5:30pm - 7pm.

Summer School Art Feast- Four Faces of Oakland and ~ We Are One

Community School for Creative Education Partnership

^withPeralta Community College District

^{Plan: Our Upper Grades 7 & 8 Will Be Able to Take Peralta Community College District Classes for Free:}

^{Scheduled Launch: January 2017.}

A Look Inside Our 2016 Summer School: Space Camp with Calculus Roundtable Partner:

Hot Off The Press:

Community School for Creative Education Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). See the it here.

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Learn More About Us:

Click here to learn more about our school - the country's first Urban Waldorf charter school.

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Recent Performances In Our Community:

Drumming class with Attitudinal Healing Connection’s teacher Javiar:

We Are Proud of Our Performance

Saturday, May 28th from 3-6 at 416 26th St

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CSCE Dragon Gala 2016

Special thanks to high school volunteers and the gala planning team for making this event a success!

To view a recap video of the amazing high points of our Gala, including words from our authorizer,

Alameda County Office of Education Superintendent Monroe, and some other touching moments, please click here.

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CSCE RENEWED FOR 5 MORE YEARS 2016-2021!!!!

On Tuesday, February 9, Alameda County Board of Education

Renewed

Our Charter.

The Vote Was Unanimous!!!

CONTRATULATIONS AND THANKS TO OUR WHOLE COMMUNITY!

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Nationally Acclaimed Stanford Education Professor and SCOPE Center Director

Dr. Linda Darling Hammond Joins Community School Advisory Board!

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To Read Stanford Professor Linda Darling Hammond's Stanford Center for Opportunity Education (SCOPE) Report:

"Growing a Waldorf-Inspired Approach In a Public School District"

Click here to read.

Community School Receives Surprise Gift of $5,000 from Mozhai Foundation!

Upcoming Events

Monday, June 11th

Community School Summer School Daily 8:30am - 2:30pm
- General Information:
  ● Program dates: June 11 – July 13 (No school July 4t h)
  ● Students may be dropped off at 8:30 AM and must be picked up by 2:30 PM
  ● Students may stay after 2:30 PM for an additional fee (see aftercare prices)
  ● Program cost:
  o $150forCSCEstudents,$100foradditionalsiblings
  o $350fornon-CSCEstudents,$300foradditionalsiblings o Norefunds.
  ● Breakfast and Lunch will be provided
  ● Field trips will occur each Friday
  ● Aftercare will run from 2:30 – 6:00 each day. Prices include:
  o $125–5weekprogram
  o $30–perweek
  o $10–dailyrate(Studentswhoarenotenrolledinaftercareandarepickedupafter2:40PMwill
  be expected to pay this rate)
  o LatePick-UpFeeis$10perevery5minutespast6:00PM
  Student Conduct:
  • Students are expected to maintain the appropriate behavior required during the school year.
  Inappropriate attitude or behavior will result in dismissal from the program.
  • Dismissal may occur on the first incident or occurrence. The Summer School Principal will have the final
  say in all dismissals. Dismissals may not be appealed.
  • No refunds will be given to students who are dropped due to inappropriate conduct.
  All policies and rules of CSCE will be in effect. By signing below, we acknowledge that we have read and accept the policies and rules for admission to and attendance in Community School 2018 Summer School. 2111 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94606 Tel:
  510.686.4131 (9am-5:30pm)
- View this event in Google Calendar

Tuesday, June 12th

Community School Summer School Daily 8:30am - 2:30pm
- General Information:
  ● Program dates: June 11 – July 13 (No school July 4t h)
  ● Students may be dropped off at 8:30 AM and must be picked up by 2:30 PM
  ● Students may stay after 2:30 PM for an additional fee (see aftercare prices)
  ● Program cost:
  o $150forCSCEstudents,$100foradditionalsiblings
  o $350fornon-CSCEstudents,$300foradditionalsiblings o Norefunds.
  ● Breakfast and Lunch will be provided
  ● Field trips will occur each Friday
  ● Aftercare will run from 2:30 – 6:00 each day. Prices include:
  o $125–5weekprogram
  o $30–perweek
  o $10–dailyrate(Studentswhoarenotenrolledinaftercareandarepickedupafter2:40PMwill
  be expected to pay this rate)
  o LatePick-UpFeeis$10perevery5minutespast6:00PM
  Student Conduct:
  • Students are expected to maintain the appropriate behavior required during the school year.
  Inappropriate attitude or behavior will result in dismissal from the program.
  • Dismissal may occur on the first incident or occurrence. The Summer School Principal will have the final
  say in all dismissals. Dismissals may not be appealed.
  • No refunds will be given to students who are dropped due to inappropriate conduct.
  All policies and rules of CSCE will be in effect. By signing below, we acknowledge that we have read and accept the policies and rules for admission to and attendance in Community School 2018 Summer School. 2111 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94606 Tel:
  510.686.4131 (9am-5:30pm)
- View this event in Google Calendar

Wednesday, June 13th

Community School Summer School Daily 8:30am - 2:30pm
- General Information:
  ● Program dates: June 11 – July 13 (No school July 4t h)
  ● Students may be dropped off at 8:30 AM and must be picked up by 2:30 PM
  ● Students may stay after 2:30 PM for an additional fee (see aftercare prices)
  ● Program cost:
  o $150forCSCEstudents,$100foradditionalsiblings
  o $350fornon-CSCEstudents,$300foradditionalsiblings o Norefunds.
  ● Breakfast and Lunch will be provided
  ● Field trips will occur each Friday
  ● Aftercare will run from 2:30 – 6:00 each day. Prices include:
  o $125–5weekprogram
  o $30–perweek
  o $10–dailyrate(Studentswhoarenotenrolledinaftercareandarepickedupafter2:40PMwill
  be expected to pay this rate)
  o LatePick-UpFeeis$10perevery5minutespast6:00PM
  Student Conduct:
  • Students are expected to maintain the appropriate behavior required during the school year.
  Inappropriate attitude or behavior will result in dismissal from the program.
  • Dismissal may occur on the first incident or occurrence. The Summer School Principal will have the final
  say in all dismissals. Dismissals may not be appealed.
  • No refunds will be given to students who are dropped due to inappropriate conduct.
  All policies and rules of CSCE will be in effect. By signing below, we acknowledge that we have read and accept the policies and rules for admission to and attendance in Community School 2018 Summer School. 2111 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94606 Tel:
  510.686.4131 (9am-5:30pm)
- View this event in Google Calendar

Thursday, June 14th

Community School Summer School Daily 8:30am - 2:30pm
- General Information:
  ● Program dates: June 11 – July 13 (No school July 4t h)
  ● Students may be dropped off at 8:30 AM and must be picked up by 2:30 PM
  ● Students may stay after 2:30 PM for an additional fee (see aftercare prices)
  ● Program cost:
  o $150forCSCEstudents,$100foradditionalsiblings
  o $350fornon-CSCEstudents,$300foradditionalsiblings o Norefunds.
  ● Breakfast and Lunch will be provided
  ● Field trips will occur each Friday
  ● Aftercare will run from 2:30 – 6:00 each day. Prices include:
  o $125–5weekprogram
  o $30–perweek
  o $10–dailyrate(Studentswhoarenotenrolledinaftercareandarepickedupafter2:40PMwill
  be expected to pay this rate)
  o LatePick-UpFeeis$10perevery5minutespast6:00PM
  Student Conduct:
  • Students are expected to maintain the appropriate behavior required during the school year.
  Inappropriate attitude or behavior will result in dismissal from the program.
  • Dismissal may occur on the first incident or occurrence. The Summer School Principal will have the final
  say in all dismissals. Dismissals may not be appealed.
  • No refunds will be given to students who are dropped due to inappropriate conduct.
  All policies and rules of CSCE will be in effect. By signing below, we acknowledge that we have read and accept the policies and rules for admission to and attendance in Community School 2018 Summer School. 2111 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94606 Tel:
  510.686.4131 (9am-5:30pm)
- View this event in Google Calendar

Friday, June 15th

Community School Summer School Daily 8:30am - 2:30pm
- General Information:
  ● Program dates: June 11 – July 13 (No school July 4t h)
  ● Students may be dropped off at 8:30 AM and must be picked up by 2:30 PM
  ● Students may stay after 2:30 PM for an additional fee (see aftercare prices)
  ● Program cost:
  o $150forCSCEstudents,$100foradditionalsiblings
  o $350fornon-CSCEstudents,$300foradditionalsiblings o Norefunds.
  ● Breakfast and Lunch will be provided
  ● Field trips will occur each Friday
  ● Aftercare will run from 2:30 – 6:00 each day. Prices include:
  o $125–5weekprogram
  o $30–perweek
  o $10–dailyrate(Studentswhoarenotenrolledinaftercareandarepickedupafter2:40PMwill
  be expected to pay this rate)
  o LatePick-UpFeeis$10perevery5minutespast6:00PM
  Student Conduct:
  • Students are expected to maintain the appropriate behavior required during the school year.
  Inappropriate attitude or behavior will result in dismissal from the program.
  • Dismissal may occur on the first incident or occurrence. The Summer School Principal will have the final
  say in all dismissals. Dismissals may not be appealed.
  • No refunds will be given to students who are dropped due to inappropriate conduct.
  All policies and rules of CSCE will be in effect. By signing below, we acknowledge that we have read and accept the policies and rules for admission to and attendance in Community School 2018 Summer School. 2111 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94606 Tel:
  510.686.4131 (9am-5:30pm)
- View this event in Google Calendar