Credo High School

1300 Valley House Drive

School District

Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

charter

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Reviews

Submitted by other on November 25, 2024

When I attended there was constantly discussions about lessening homework load but this never came to fruition which was extremely frustrating because the amount assigned was often too much. Also as much as they pretend to be progressive/inclusive they are not. Many people were reported, often multiple times for blatant discrimination and it was fully ignored or a slap on the wrist. As for accommodating disabilities they are extremely lacking I would not send a child with any sort of intellectual or learning difficulties even if they a bright student. It is also quite Waldorf which is not inherently bad but many parents and students do not understand what this can entail so do research.
Submitted by student on September 29, 2023

I’m currently going to this school and it’s pretty annoying. A lot of the teachers are accommodating besides one, who constantly deadnames trans students , and refuses to accommodate disabled students, worst part is she hasn’t been fired after several reports. Anyway, homework is really extreme to the point where it’s overwhelming, the student body are loud, and most make bigoted remarks often. School isn’t diverse as it claims to be. The only classes I actually enjoy are directed studies, Mandarin and some main lesson blocks. In the rare incidents where a student is reported for bullying/being bigoted they handle it well wich is rare in most schools. It’s really small so everyone knows everybody and mostly everyone’s friends. Classes are really hard tho
Submitted by other on January 28, 2023

I went to Credo for all four years of high school (graduated in 2020). At the time, I liked it. But now I am in my 3rd year at UC Davis, and within the past few years, I have realized how severely unprepared Credo has left me for college. The worst part of this is that Credo calls itself a college prep school and that's not true. I am so behind my college peers who are supposed to be at the same point in education as me. When I went to Credo, we were told there were no AP classes offered because they hold their students to a high standard and design every class to be AP level. Not only is this untrue, but APs give you a major leg up in college, and since I didn't have the opportunity to take those, I am now having to take community college classes on top of my UC classes to meet the requirement for my goal career. I take around 16 units a quarter and am expected to graduate with just over 180 units. My friend takes around 12 units a quarter but is expected to graduate with over 215 because of the AP classes she was able to take in college. I remember meeting with a college counselor in high school and telling her that I was interested in UCLA, immediately I was told that that was an unrealistic goal and I would likely not get in. If a student with an almost perfect GPA wants to apply to UCLA, why is that unrealistic in a college prep school? I ended up not getting into UCLA. I was waitlisted to UCD and rejected from the other UCs I applied to, I obviously got off the waitlist, but that doesn't mean college has been easy for me. Credo is not college prep, its emphasis in art can be great if that is what someone is looking for in a school, but that is not something that will help you in college. A college prep school would better prepare for college classes, it would provide better study techniques instead of focusing on things like eurythmy. I have a friend at UCD who went to Credo with me and they feel exactly the same. Credo does meet all the requirements to apply to college (4 years of English, 3 years of a second language, etc.) and goes above the requirements most of the time, and that is why they say they are college prep, but that is so not true. I would have been more prepared for college had I gone to a regular public school and taken the bare minimum for college acceptance, but been able to take AP classes. If I had the chance to go back to eighth grade knowing what I know now, I wouldn't even consider Credo.
Submitted by student on January 26, 2020

Being a student at Credo has been interesting. Some classes, such as Eurythmy, should not be required. A few teachers did not know what they were teaching. I was unfortunate enough to have all these classes first, and I did not like the school very much. In the next trimester, we switched a few classes, and it got completely better. I have a good PE class, and in my main lesson, the teacher is very experienced. I now love Credo, but I will say it is not for everyone.
Submitted by parent on January 14, 2020

My child just left. It was a terrible experience for us. If your child doesn't like the school, and transfers, he/she will NOT get all the credits for work they have done. This is because the school is on a trimester, and has all these shorter, weird block classes. There was a class taught about Number Theory by a teacher who didn't know the material. When asked why, she said that she is really an art teacher. My child was missing many homework assignments. I called to speak with the counselor to ask if he should be put into a lower level class. She laughed, and said, "Ninth grade is a magical time." That's simply crazy. The Eurythmy teacher kicked my son out for doing a silly dance to the WORD "dissonant." Yes, the childre have a GRADE BASED ON A LESSON PLAN OF MAJOR, MINOR and DISSONANT. They move their bodies to words. They will have to do this in front of the entire highschool. On the last day of the semester, he moved his body like a dance to the WORD DISSONANT. When he was kicked out, he was told, "YOU ARE MESSING UP YOUR INNER BALANCE!" This was not an adult yoga class, this is a highschool "graded" class. In a normal school, this would be PE. My child would always get a solid A. She lowered his grade an entire grade level for being silly on the last day of class. He finished with a B- for being silly describing "dissonant" with his body, as if that is not silly on it's own. When I called the Vice Principal to say that we are told as parents to not punish when we are angry, and that is exactly what the teacher did. They would not do anything about it. The next semester required courses were Farming and Improv. We left, and traded in Eurythmy for Weight Lifting and Improv for Music Theory.
Submitted by parent on December 01, 2019

If you are not from Waldorf, or you are, this school is ridiculous. My child has already left. I am glad he/she left quickly. The courses the students are required to take are a joke. If you would like you child to have better options to go to better colleges, this is not the place. They give you a story for why they don't have AP. They give you a story for why children have to take these weird classes. You can buy it, but at the risk of your child's education.
Submitted by student on March 13, 2019

Credo's a good school but it feels like it is always in a constant state of transition, what with the constant changes in the campus, curriculum, and new teachers coming and going all the time. To say it is not a good education system and that I haven't learned things here would be a lie but the lack of consistency and groundedness makes the experience feel lacking.
Submitted by student on January 18, 2019

Terrible. Have never felt so uncomfortable around staff in my life.
Submitted by student on December 02, 2018

Ok I guess it not as good as it says
Submitted by parent on May 12, 2018

I wanted to address the lack of AP classes. It is because ALL the classes are honor level there so they do not offer separate AP where teachers woul dbe "teaching to the test" instead of effective learning. The kids are invited to take (and pass) the AP tests on their own if they desire and they are well prepared for that. Do not let that aspect of this report discourage you.
Submitted by parent on July 13, 2017

Excellent school,, caring, engaging, accepting. Best choice in area for broad range of classes and opportunities.
Submitted by student on September 14, 2016

I was a Student here for all fours years, this school doesn't care and don't help the students who need it. All they care about is the money, student parents who do donate money their child got treated way better then the ones who couldn't afford it. I just would not reccomend this school at all to anyone. If you were thinking about putting your child here just don't! They'll get misstreated and wont learn a single thing like I did.
Submitted by parent on March 14, 2014

Credo High has been an excellent choice for us offering strong academics with a world view, a respectful environment created by a dynamic group of teachers, staff and parents. We appreciate the opportunity to be a part of this school and the community it has created.
Submitted by parent on November 22, 2013

We came to Credo this year, after attending two other private waldorf schools (and one local public high school). Credo has exceeded our expectations in every way possible. Our child feels meet and seen here and is completely inspired by the teaching staff. She is excited about curriculum and feels like the students accept one another! We appreciate that movement, art & academics are all integrated and that all students participate in all the programs. Academic information and communication happens through a daily updated record of grades & assignments -we love being informed about our students progress and being able to ask questions of teachers and get timely responses. Every student at Credo graduates having completed the UC system requirements, we're excited about her future and appreciate the commitment of all the faculty & staff at Credo High. This family could not be happier!
Submitted by parent on October 27, 2013

Credo creates a high school environment that students thrive in academically, socially and emotionally. The teachers are incredible, keeping the students engaged and challenged. The work is rigorous but the students show their own desire to do well given the support and positive attitudes that they are surrounded by. I couldn't be happier with this education, the staff, the student body and parent body.
Submitted by parent on October 26, 2013

My daughter is a freshman and we are so impressed with the academic level of the school and the wonderful support and inclusive camaraderie of the fellow students.
Submitted by parent on October 24, 2013

My son is a freshmen and is having a fabulous time. The academics are challenging, the social environment nurturing and stimulating. The teachers are phenomenal. The staff are very supportive and friendly. My son said of his Spanish professor "I knew he was good but I didn't actually expect to learn to speak Spanish!." I think it is because they have so much fun in the process. The parent body is engaged, kind and fun. The whole family is enjoying Credo!
Submitted by student on November 04, 2012

The curriculum at Credo High is intellectually stimulating and challenging. The students are truly engaged by the teachers and develop curiosity on the subjects. The teachers are passionate about what they teach. Credo students are also offered arts courses and social and personal sustainability classes. Credo students are educated not only in mind and hands; Credo educates the WHOLE PERSON.