Open House
Mon., Feb. 4, 2008
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Kindergarten Orientation
Wed., June 11, 2008
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
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Crossroads-Science serves 400 pre-K to 6th grade students within a year-round calendar. Our demographics include 60% free/reduced and 66% students of color. Crossroads-Science is a science city wide option program utilizing science as a central core with which to engage students in the curriculum. Students are engaged in an “inquiry” approach to learning uncovering concepts through hands-on investigations. Across disciplines, students are encouraged to ask questions, build investigations and demonstrate learning to peers. The school's focus in science includes:
- A nationally-unique Inquiry Zone where students learn the skills of inquiry
in a fully-equipped science lab.
- Materials necessary for each classroom to conduct science in their own learning space.
- An active partnership with the Bell Museum of Natural History.
Crossroads-Science is a Reading First school offering professional development and resource support for teachers' professional growth in their ability to provide a high-quality, scientifically-based reading program. The program directly targets all teachers involved in reading instruction of students in grades K-4. Supportive teacher, student and family relationships are strengthened through the practice of looping (grouping students and teachers together for two years). The year-round calendar provides up to 23 extra days of learning during the Intersession program. A commitment to a well-balanced curriculum rounds out the instructional program. Crossroads-Science has met its Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) target in all groups every year. Areas of concern include African-American and Free/Reduced student proficiency in math.
Special Features:
- Students wear colorful school uniforms.
- Teaching specialists include art, creative movement, music and Spanish.
- Orchestra and band are offered beginning in fourth grade.
- Gifted and talented services provide specialized instruction for identified students. The Schoolwide Enrichment Model is used to integrate gifted and talented instruction into the regular academic program and provides challenging learning opportunities for all students.
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