Friends, Social activist Paul Rogat Loeb writes that “only someone who knows how good life can be is in a position to appreciate what’s at stake when life is degraded or destroyed.” I thought about this recently when I came across a picture of Martin Luther King, Jr. laughing. Not this exact picture, but if you Google “Martin Luther King...

[W]e are challenged to eradicate the last vestiges of racial injustice from our nation. –Martin Luther King, Jr. “Remaining Awake Through a Great Revolution” Friends, This week, I began think and reflecting on the life and work of Martin Luther King in preparation for Monday’s holiday. I came across some notes I made on his speech “Remaining Awake Through a...

In order to allocate our limited aid resources fairly, we have contracted with FACTS Tuition Management Company. The FACTS system accepts aid applications and supporting documentation from all candidates and assists Crossroads management to evaluate each candidate’s need on a consistent basis. Crossroads cannot make a determination of need or an award without a complete application. All information submitted to...

There are two writing contests students should consider entering; both offer cash prizes and both are ones Crossroads students really could win! 2017 Beverly Hopkins Memorial Poetry Contest This is open to high school students who may enter up to three poems that have not been published elsewhere (except school journals). The deadline for submission is March 1.  Cash prizes for...

Friends, Our students at Crossroads are the energy, the focus, and the power for our work. I am so glad that the life and joy of our school returned this week from winter break. I am always very excited to stand in front of them and welcome them back. At Crossroads, we are smart and good. When taken together, each...

Bring your family and friends to Crossroads Trivia Night February 11th Have you ever wondered what to do with all of that “useless” information you’ve acquired?  Looking for a fun way to spend a winter evening?  Then come to Crossroads College Prep’s 12th annual trivia night.   Here are the FAQs: What is trivia night? Trivia night is a contest for teams of 8.  There are ten...

Meet other Crossroads families, learn something new, and explore our city at Sign Up Parties to support scholarship. Several parties are filling up fast! Choose the events that sound like fun to you. If you would like someone to join you at the party — great! Each party has a limited number of seats available. The price for each sign-up party is...

Friends, What might we do to begin 2017 with hope? I have struggled with this a bit. All of us no matter our point of view can list life events of the past year, from personal, community, regional, or national experiences, that defy the notion that hope alone will light the way forward. In her essay, “The Small Work in...

Funds available for financial assistance and scholarships are limited. To receive a scholarship or financial aid award, you must apply by the January 20, 2017 deadline. Crossroads cannot make a determination of need or an award without a completed FACTS application. Crossroads does not have unlimited resources. All of our financial assistance awards are allocated when we renew enrollment agreements...

Families can begin the financial aid process now for the 2017-2018 school year. To be eligible for consideration for financial assistance for the 2017-2018 school year, applicants must complete the online application process through FACTS Tuition Management Company (FACTS). Crossroads’ financial aid program is internally funded from such sources as gifts and fundraising activities— including our annual gala/auction. Unfortunately, Crossroads...