Academics
Creativity & Entrepreneurship
AC Center for Creativity and Entrepreneurship
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In the AC Center for Creativity & Entrepreneurship we are problem solvers. We are change makers. We are entrepreneurs.
We believe our world needs innovative, creative, thoughtful people who look at problems as exciting challenges to be solved. Through our unique curriculum, students are challenged and encouraged to remain curious and to do good in the world through social innovation.In the AC Center for Creativity & Entrepreneurship, we don’t just talk about entrepreneurship, we ARE entrepreneurs, artists, performers, designers, musicians, and more.
Center for Creativity & Entrepreneurship Mission
The Center for Creativity & Entrepreneurship creates opportunities for our students to make an impact on the world at an unprecedented level by learning to adapt to a constantly evolving world, connecting globally, and carving their own path. This authentic way of thinking and working develops a universally applicable and transferable mindset and skillset.
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Archer E., WROC "Image Innovator" People's choice award
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Eli R., Regional Gold Key + National Gold Key Winner
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Side-by-Side Concert for Music in Our Schools Month
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What We Do
Below are a few of the experiences students can look forward to participating in through the Center for Creativity & Entrepreneurship.
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Entrepreneurship Engagement Diploma
Beginning in 8th grade, students can choose to pursue the Entrepreneurship Engagement Diploma, a unique program that allows students the ability to dive deeper into the pursuit of their interests and studies. Designed to offer students choice, autonomy, and accountability, the requirements for the Entrepreneurship Engagement Diploma serve as a road map and every experience a student has leads to the next one. -
Performing Arts
Students from the Center for Creativity & Entrepreneurship get real world performance opportunities in our Curtis Performance Center. Student shows include,- Kindergarten Musical
- 4th and 5th Grade Musical
- Middle School Musical
- Upper School Musical
- Upper School Play
Chorus and acting is blended into our music classes for lower schoolers throughout the year as they perform at Holiday Breakfast, Strawberry Breakfast, and Music in Our Schools Month Side-by-Side Concert. -
The Howler
The Howler is AC's student-run newspaper, created by the talented minds in the Digital Media Production class. Students take on the roles of reporters, editors, photographers, and designers to produce engaging content that covers everything from school events to student opinions and creative writing. The Howler gives students a platform to develop their journalism skills, collaborate with peers, and share stories that matter to the AC community. Through hands-on experience with digital tools and publishing platforms, they bring the news to life, honing both their technical abilities and their voices as young storytellers. -
Visual Arts
Students in the arts excel through individualized curriculum and attention. Our excellent arts program has received awards from:- Scholastic Art and Writing
- Gold Key Regionally and Nationally
- Silver Key Regionally and Nationally
- RIT Start Here
- Dean's Award
- Image City Through the Student Lens
- Scholastic Art and Writing
The Howler
Making an Impact Through Creativity and Entrepreneurship
The Center for Creativity and Entrepreneurship works in partnership with The Center for Global Engagement on a collaborative learning experience with our partner school Enko WACA in Dakar, Senegal. This experience is funded by the EE Ford Foundation.
Our Upper School entrepreneurship elective, Making an Impact: Globally, focuses on empathy building as well as preparation to meet our Senegalese collaborators. Students in both schools work together to learn more about themselves and others (through Social Emotional Learning) and to examine current systems (political, medical, educational). The group then proposes changes to these systems in the form of solutions as prototypes.
Our Upper School entrepreneurship elective, Making an Impact: Globally, focuses on empathy building as well as preparation to meet our Senegalese collaborators. Students in both schools work together to learn more about themselves and others (through Social Emotional Learning) and to examine current systems (political, medical, educational). The group then proposes changes to these systems in the form of solutions as prototypes.
Center for Creativity & Entrepreneurship Course Offerings
With a commitment to being a hub for community problem solving and social innovation, the Center for Creativity & Entrepreneurship continues to expand its course offerings, and many courses overlap across disciplines and Centers.
Examples of classes include:
- Essentials of Entrepreneurship
- Making an Impact Locally
- Making an Impact Globally
- Digital Media Production
- Production Team
In the Upper School, students have the opportunity to start the Entrepreneurship Engagement Diploma Program, which allows them to graduate with an Entrepreneurship Diploma in addition to their regular diploma. As part of the Entrepreneurship Engagement Diploma Program, certain courses at Allendale Columbia are available to students, and not only do they provide credit in History, Art, or as an elective, but they also serve to satisfy the Engagement Diploma requirements. Courses will be approved by the Entrepreneurship Engagement Diploma team.
Students interested in pursuing an Entrepreneurship Engagement Diploma are encouraged to begin this process in 8th grade.
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