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About Us

The School for Creative Studies is a year-round magnet middle school where creativity meets academic rigor. We believe in nurturing the whole child with a caring staff, a strong arts program, and engaging academics that empower students to think beyond boundaries—because here, there is no box. As Gryphons, we let the lion lead with courage so the eagle can soar with vision. At SCS, students don’t just learn—they create, explore, and thrive.

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The School for Creative Studies operates on a year-round academic calendar.

Course Offerings

Advance Core Offerings High School Credits

• 6th (Advance Math &Reading)

•  7th (Advance Math, Math I- must meet criteria)

8th grade (Math I, II, English I, Spanish I, Earth Environmental Science)

Elective Offerings

• Computer Science 

• CTE (Career Exploration, Etc)

• Chorus

• Band 

• Theatre

• Visual Arts 

Additional Courses Added Yearly 

Transportation

Durham Public Schools provide transportation via Express Bus Stops. These express stops, which act as centralized boarding locations for students.

Sports

2025-2026 Sports for grades 6-8 

• Volleyball

• Cross Country

• Boys Soccer

• Girls Soccer

• Basketball

• Track & Field

• Cheerleading 

Wellness Wednesday and SCS Clubs

A dedicated time for students to focus on their mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Activities and discussions are designed to help students build healthy habits, manage stress, develop self-awareness, and connect with others. Wellness Wednesday encourages our Gryphons to prioritize balance, resilience, and self-care because thriving in school starts with taking care of yourself!

• Soccer Club

• Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA)

• Drama Club

• Game Room Club

• Horror Movie Club

• Journalism Club

• Photography Club

• Creative Writing 

• Study Hall/ Quiet Spot

• Cheer Club

• Nintendo Club

• Peaceful Pause

• Book Club

• Asian Culture Club

• We Are Kings

• Student Government

• Bulletin Board Club

• Chess Club

• Basketball Club

• Dungeons & Dragons