5th Day Exhibition Brings Learning to Life with Interactive Demos and Showcases
October 21, 2024
Last week’s 5th Day Exhibition brought record numbers, as over 70 parents joined us for an incredible showcase of student projects and creativity! For the first time, students explored the exhibition in friend groups, making the experience more fun and interactive. Each 5th Day course added its own unique flair to the event: Car Maintenance: Demonstrated the inner workings of...
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Thrift and Transform: Upcycle Fashion 5th Day Visits Found by the Pound
October 8, 2024
The Upcycle Fashion 5th Day class recently embarked on an exciting field trip to Found by the Pound, a unique thrift store located near the airport, to gather materials for their creative projects. This hands-on experience allowed students to explore the world of upcycling and learn about the impact of sustainable fashion. Upon arrival at Found by the Pound, students...
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Exploring the Great Outdoors: 5th Day Outdoor Education at Riverlands
September 30, 2024
Last week, our Outdoor Education 5th Day class embarked on an exciting journey to the Audubon Center at Riverlands, where students experienced firsthand the beauty and importance of conservation efforts along the majestic Mississippi River. 🛶 At Riverlands, students were greeted with a warm welcome and an immersive educational experience focused on the natural world around them. The center’s commitment...
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Flavorful Discoveries: Cherokee Street Food Tour with STL Style House
September 25, 2024
Students in the Food of STL Neighborhoods 5th Day class recently embarked on a delightful culinary adventure with the owner of STL Style House, exploring the vibrant food scene along Cherokee Street. This immersive food tour allowed students to experience the diverse flavors and rich cultural heritage that define St. Louis’ neighborhoods. As they set off on their journey, students...
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Crossroads College Prep to Present Twice at ISACS Conference
August 30, 2024
Crossroads College Preparatory School is thrilled to announce that it has been accepted to deliver two presentations at the upcoming ISACS Conference—a remarkable achievement that reflects the school’s commitment to innovative educational practices. This rare opportunity allows Crossroads to showcase its progressive approaches to wellness and education alongside other leading institutions. Creating Space for Wellness: Unlocking the Mind-Body Connection This...
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Dive into Creativity: 5th Day Quarter 1 Classes
August 26, 2024
The start of the school year brings an exciting opportunity for our students to explore their passions and interests through our innovative 5th Day program. This quarter, students have been engaging in a diverse range of classes designed to ignite creativity, foster collaboration, and cultivate critical thinking skills. A Snapshot of This Quarter’s Offerings: STL Architecture: Led by Bryan, students...
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Robotics Team Wins Control Award
May 28, 2024
After an epic robotics season, the Servo Stressors climbed to their biggest victory of the year South St. Louis League Championship. They achieved a phenomenal record of 5-1 for the day among 22 other teams and finished second overall in the final competition round. They also received a second place Control Award because of the quality and reliability of their...
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5th Day Quarter 4: A Different Structure
May 15, 2024
For our final 5th Day quarter of the year, we did things a little differently. While one of the strengths of 5th Day is mixing up 7th-12th graders to provide ample mentorship opportunities, we also recognize that different grades sometimes have different needs. This quarter was designed around those unique needs: 7th graders learned about world religions, 8th graders became...
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History Whiz Louisa
April 27, 2024
Congratulations to junior Louisa Blackmoore for placing 2nd in today’s Missouri History Day competition. She also earned the women’s history prize for her performance of “Hedy Lamarr: Bombshell, Inventor, or Both?” Louisa began her work during her Mastery Learning Project this spring and will be proceeding to the National History Day competition next month in College Park, Maryland. We are...
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Collaborative Course Design: 5th Day 2024-25
April 15, 2024
We hope as 5th Day evolves, courses will continue to be more and more student-led and student-designed. This semester, we’ve centered student interest and input in the course development process. Students completed a survey with questions like “What kind of business would you start?” and “What issues do you really care about?” and voted on course options inspired by their responses. In an afternoon design...
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