
Katie, Dave, and
Oliver V
7th GRADE
When we visited Crossroads as a prospective family, we could tell this is a school where showing up as your true and full self is valued. Right away we felt, and still feel, appreciated for who we are as a family. We feel Crossroads is a breath of fresh air. As a Crossroads student, Oliver is full of joy. He looks forward to going to school each day, whether it is an in-person day or a virtual day.
When we were looking at enrolling Oliver in a new school for 7th to 12th grade, we were so impressed by the way Crossroads checked the boxes on our list of criteria: it has a strong academic program with differentiated learning built into the curriculum. There are AP classes offered in different areas of study, and many interesting upper-level course offerings that seem to be a hallmark of a Crossroads education. The enrollment is smaller than that at other area independent schools, meaning that the student/teacher ratio is lower. As a result, attention is quite individualized for each student, and learning is very personalized. There are plenty of extracurricular activities, many of them student-initiated. The faculty and staff are dedicated and caring— they are incredibly accessible and go beyond what is expected to make sure the needs of each student are met. The student body is diverse, friendly, and inclusive— you absolutely can be yourself at Crossroads.