Application Overview
Online applications for 25/26 will open October 18, 2024.
Application Deadline is January 31, 2025.
Creative Arts Charter School (CACS) is non-sectarian in its programs, admissions policies, employment practices, and all other operations; does not charge tuition; and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Admission is for children whose ages meet the current California Education Code requirements and who reside in California.
Student Selection
Priority factors
The school grants priority in admissions according to the following factors:
- Advancement/retention: Enrolled students being considered for grade advancement or retention.
- Siblings: Siblings of offered/enrolled students. Siblings are children related to one or more of the same parents by blood, legal adoption, or legal guardianship.
- Students who reside in San Francisco Public Housing: All subsidized housing qualifies including Section 8, RAD, and SFHA vouchers. Proof required at time of registration.
- Children of staff: Children related by blood, marriage, or legal adoption of current full-time staff.
- San Francisco residents: Admission shall be open to all students in California, with admission preference given to residents of San Francisco.
- Creative Arts gives priority to 10% (4 spots) of the incoming Kindergarten classes and 20% (2 spots) of the incoming 6th grade class to families who reside in SF Housing Authority public housing.
Application Questions
Contact the Enrollment Director (email)
Diversity
CACS actively recruits a diverse student population whose families support the school’s mission and educational philosophy. CACS strives to attain a racial and ethnic balance reflective of the city of San Francisco.
Breakfast & Lunches
Creative Arts Charter School today announced an amendment to its policy for serving meals to students under the [National School Lunch / School Breakfast Programs] for the 2024/25 school year. All students will be served lunch and breakfast at no charge.
Alternative Income Forms
Download English PDF
Access the English version of the alternative income form here.
Download Spanish PDF
Access the Spanish version of the alternative income form here.
Download Vietnamese PDF
Access the Vietnamese version of the alternative income form here.
Apply for the 2024-25 School year
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