Middle School & High School: Adolescent Program
Ages 12-18
Our Gilbert, AZ Middle & High School Campus
Program Highlights:
Private Middle & High school program centered around independence, community, ethics, and innovation
Authentic, personalized and experiential learning
Small class sizes
Provide opportunities for students to direct their own learning based on their personal interests and goals
Dedicated teacher-to-student and teacher-to-family support
Student development in a micro-economy and entrepreneurship
Spanish program
“In today’s world, everyone needs to be entrepreneurial. Not entrepreneurial in the sense of starting a for-profit business but in the sense of fighting tirelessly to improve your world through your skills, passions, perseverance, audacity, and community support. It’s the essence of our humanity—to create, to invent, to make our world better. Giving students and teachers the support and permission to be creative and entrepreneurial isn’t optional in the twenty-first century—it’s indispensable.”
This program will prepare and maintain a rich learning environment that will nurture an authentic community of adolescents and assist them in their journey to becoming:
Adaptable to the diverse experiences, opportunities, and demands of life in the 21st century
Confident in themselves as unique individuals who can actively contribute to family, community, and society
Independent in their ability to manage themselves and their personal responsibilities
Interdependent, aware of the important connections between humans and the natural world and of the important connections between diverse peoples that help mankind progress together into a more peaceful future
Self-Directed and capable of engaging in work and study without prompt or reward
Ethical in all the decisions they make each day
Creative in their approach to self expression and problem-solving
Intelligent through their love of life-long learning about all aspects of the world around them
Empathetic and unbiased toward others; always willing to serve with an open heart
Healthy in mind, body, and spirit and equipped with the skills to maintain health throughout their life
Happy and content with the life they lead now and ready for the life they will lead in adult society
Creo Farm Adolescent & High School Program
Creo Farm’s bilingual Adolescent and High School program offers far more than traditional academics. It’s a dynamic, hands-on learning experience that connects knowledge to purpose. Rooted in Montessori philosophy and guided by our core values of empathy, grit, respect, innovation, and impact, Creo Farm cultivates confident, capable, and compassionate learners prepared to make a difference in the world.
A Distinctive Educational Model
Our program merges rigorous academics with experiential, project-based learning, allowing students to apply their knowledge across STEM, humanities, arts, and entrepreneurship. Through interdisciplinary inquiry and real-world problem solving, students deepen understanding by creating, designing, and innovating.
From engineering prototypes and developing real world solutions, to writing and producing original plays, our adolescents engage in authentic work that reflects their interests and aspirations. The result is a truly personalized education that nurtures curiosity, creativity, and purpose.
The Power of a Living Micro-Economy
At Creo Farm, students participate in a functioning micro-economy, a hallmark of the Montessori adolescent model. Here, they design and manage small businesses, gaining firsthand experience in entrepreneurship, economics, and community responsibility. This system instills financial literacy, accountability, and teamwork, while reinforcing the connection between innovation and stewardship.
Learning Beyond the Classroom
Education at Creo extends far beyond the classroom walls. Students take part in “going-outs” self-directed field studies that include tours of manufacturing plants, scientific research facilities, and museums, along with service learning and environmental projects.
Annual camping and research trips deepen this experiential learning:
• Middle School students embark on domestic study trips to destinations like Catalina Island, San Diego, Moab, or Washington, D.C.
• High School students participate in international service and research expeditions, such as the inaugural trip to Riviera Maya, Mexico, combining cultural immersion with community service.
These experiences cultivate independence, leadership, and global awareness. All cornerstones of the Creo experience.
Pathways to College and Career
Situated near Arizona State University, Chandler-Gilbert Community College, and EVIT, Creo Farm students enjoy early access to college courses, technical training, and mentorship. High school students can earn college credits before graduation, supported by individualized academic and career guidance from Creo’s expert educators. This head start empowers them to pursue their passions with confidence and clarity.
Accredited and Certified for Excellence
Creo Farm School is proud to be Cognia Accredited and Cognia STEM Certified, affirming our commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in education. These distinctions recognize our dedication to academic rigor, learner engagement, and high-impact STEM learning experiences that connect theory to real-world application.
Shaping Innovators and Changemakers
At Creo Farm, learning is not just about mastering content, it is about building character, curiosity, and capability. Our adolescents emerge as self-driven learners and ethical leaders, equipped to thrive in higher education and contribute meaningfully to the world around them.