Creekside High School is a public high school in the St. Johns County School District

St. Johns County School District

St. Johns County School District is the public school district for St. Johns County, Florida. St. Johns County is home to three of the nation's best high schools according to Newsweek Magazine in 2008 .-History:*1866 - St...

, located in northwest St. Johns County

St. Johns County, Florida

St. Johns County is a county located in northeastern Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 190,039. The county seat is St. Augustine. Due to the inclusion of Ponte Vedra Beach, it is one of the highest-income counties in the United States....

, Florida

Florida

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 (USA). Creekside High School was constructed to relieve overcrowding at Bartram Trail High School

Bartram Trail High School

Bartram Trail High School is a public high school in the St. Johns County School District, located in northwest St. Johns County, Florida that opened in 2000...

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Overview

The building has a capacity of 1,500 students and cost over $65 million. The school building is a two-story octagon with an open courtyard in the center. The gymnasium and auditorium are attached on the east and west sides, respectively. The school opened for the 2008-2009 school year.

The main feeder school is Fruit Cove Middle School.

Academies

The curriculum at Creekside High School offers academy programs in the areas of environmental

Environmental planning

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/urban planning

Urban planning

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 and emerging technology

Emerging technologies

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Academics

The advanced scholars program at Creekside High School gives students the option to participate in the rigorous programs of advanced placement, dual enrollment

Dual enrollment

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 and honors

Honors course

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courses.

Athletics

The school mascot is the knight and the colors are red, black and white.

The Creekside Knights Athletic Booster Club (CKABC) is a nonprofit organization of parents, coaches, student athletes, faculty, alumni & community members
committed to promoting excellence in Creekside High School interscholastic athletic by voluntarily helping to enrich the high school experience and foster success in the classroom for☭ all students by building Knights Pride. The CKABC supports all CHS athletes, including fall, winter and sports programs. Contributions by families & supporters help maintain and improve playing fields and gymnasium, purchase equipment and uniforms, and fund the CKABC Scholarship Award.☭

External links

• Creekside High School website
• St. Johns County Schools website
• Creekside Knights Athletic Booster Club