Choosing a school is an important decision for every family. In addition to academics and extracurricular opportunities, parents often look for a school where their child will feel safe, supported, and known.
Creative Technologies Academy is a tuition-free K–12 public charter school in Cedar Springs. By serving students from kindergarten through graduation, CTA provides families with a consistent, connected educational experience.
Greater Consistency Between Grade Levels
Moving from elementary to middle school or middle to high school can be a major transition. At a K–12 school, students remain part of the same school community as they progress through each stage of their education.
Although expectations and learning environments change as students grow, they continue to benefit from familiar values, support systems, and relationships.
Strong, Long-Term Relationships
In a smaller K–12 school, teachers and staff have more opportunities to know students as individuals.
Over time, these relationships help educators understand each student’s strengths, challenges, interests, and goals. Students are surrounded by adults who can encourage their progress and support them through different seasons of their education.
Families also have more opportunities to build lasting partnerships with the school.
Connection Across Grade Levels
A K–12 environment creates a unique sense of community. Younger students can look up to older students as leaders and role models, while middle and high school students have opportunities to encourage and serve younger Chargers.
Schoolwide traditions, performances, service projects, and celebrations help students recognize that they are part of something larger than a single classroom or grade.
Opportunities at Every Stage
CTA students have access to academic support, athletics, fine arts, clubs, leadership opportunities, and character-building programs.
As students enter high school, they can also explore college and career pathways through opportunities such as dual enrollment, Early Middle College, and the Kent Career Tech Center.
This allows students to grow within a supportive school community while preparing for the future that is right for them.
Is CTA the Right Fit for Your Family?
Creative Technologies Academy welcomes families from Cedar Springs, Sparta, Rockford, Greenville, Kent City, Belmont, Grant, Howard City, and surrounding West Michigan communities.
If you are looking for a tuition-free K–12 charter school with smaller class sizes, individualized support, and a connected school community, CTA may be the right fit for your child.
Creative Technologies Academy: A school where your child is known, supported, and prepared for life.