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Courage and Hope

December 3, 2014

“Justice is dismantling and changing systems that brought us to this moment.” Tishaura O. Jones St. Louis Treasurer Friends, Just over a week ago, Crossroads students met in a 30-minute advisory to...

The Hour of Code Comes to Crossroads!

December 2, 2014

Students

Is computer programming the new world literacy? The Hour of Code is a nationwide initiative by Computer Science Education Week and Code.org to introduce millions of students to one hour of computer...

Hands Up Walk Out

December 1, 2014

Students

Today at noon, approximately 45 Crossroads participated briefly in a Ferguson Action #HandsUpWalkOut. Crossroads students joined people across the country who walked out of schools and businesses to show solidarity with the...

THANK YOU, families!

November 25, 2014

Good Work

Student Life

Students

Thank you to the Crossroads community for your contributions of nonperishables to Student Council’s annual Canned Food Drive. For about ten years Crossroads’ contributions have been donated to the families of the...

World Pediatric Project and Good Work

November 25, 2014

Community Engagement

Good Work

The World Pediatric Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to heal critically ill children and build healthcare capacity in the world. Kate Corbett, parent of Riley (Class of 2013), DJ...

Thanksgiving 2014

November 25, 2014

“Through giving we develop the mind of gratitude. In sharing all that we have we become more.” – bell hooks “Toward a Worldwide Culture of Love” Friends, We are a generous community: Our...

School Store Sales and More!

November 20, 2014

Students

PRE-ORDER YOUR CUSTOM CROSSROADS SCARF Custom made Crossroads scarves will be delivered by December 17th. Show your school spirit with a little flair. The 100% acrylic scarf will measure 7” x 54”....

Growth Mindset

November 19, 2014

“The view you adopt for yourself profoundly affects the way you lead your life.” Carol S. Dweck Dear Crossroads College Preparatory School Community: A few years ago, I read a book called...

What Is Good Work?

November 19, 2014

Community Engagement

Good Work

By good work, we are referring to the book of the same title that defines good work as “work of expert quality that benefits the broader society” (Gardner, Csikszentmihalyi, and Damon); we...

Parent Connections: Digital Drama

November 19, 2014

Middle School

Students

7th, 8th, 9th and 10th grade parents, please come to think, share, and listen to each other as we discuss digital drama. Material from Common Sense Media will be our guide for...