Saint Paul Public Schools Choice Catalog

Crossroads Montessori Citywide Option
543 Front Ave
St Paul, MN  55117
Grades:preK-6
Principal:Celeste Carty
Hours:9:10 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.
Phone:651-767-8540
Fax:651-312-9003
Web Site:http://crossroads.spps.org
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 Montessori features an individualized approach to education and an emphasis on collaborative work. Students learn how to become independent, self-directed learners and develop creative, critical and higher-order thinking skills.

Precisely designed Montessori materials help students learn and lead to deeper understandings of concepts in all subject areas. In addition, other standards-based programs such as Writer's Workshop are blended into the Montessori method.

The school is organized into three levels of multi-grade classrooms: Children's House (4-year-olds and all day K), Elementary 1 (grades 1-3), and Elementary 2 (grades 4-6). The multi-age classrooms promote a cooperative and family-like atmosphere where each student is respected and supported. Students stay with the same teacher for two or three years, which has a positive effect on learning and behavior.

Special Features:

  • Students wear colorful school uniforms with the Crossroads logo.

  • Teaching specialists include art, creative movement, gym, music and Spanish. Orchestra and band are offered beginning in fourth grade.

  • A gifted and talented services teacher provides 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.

Quick Facts
Enrollment312
Percentage of Students who identify themselves as American Indian02%
Percentage of Students who identify themselves as Asian American16%
Percentage of Students who identify themselves as African American28%
Percentage of Students who identify themselves as Hispanic American17%
Percentage of Students who identify themselves as Caucasian American37%
Percentage of Students in English Language Learning29%
Percentage of Students in Special Education16%
Percentage of Students eligible for Free and Reduced Lunch52%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2007 MCA II for Grade 3 reading test73%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2007 MCA II for Grade 3 math test75%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2007 MCA II for Grade 4 reading test48%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2007 MCA II for Grade 4 math test52%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2007 MCA II for Grade 5 reading test62%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2007 MCA II for Grade 5 math test48%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2007 MCA II for Grade 6 reading test59%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2007 MCA II for Grade 6 math test44%

Programs & Activities

Magnet and Citywide Option Schools:
  • Montessori
  • Multi-age program

  • 4-year-old Early Kindergarten:
  • 4 year old Kindergarten Program

  • Kindergarten Options:
  • All-day Kindergarten

  • After School Offerings:
  • Discovery Club

  • English Language Learner Services:
  • K. Language Development Model

  • Academic Offerings:
  • Bilingual Staff
  • Gifted and Talented
  • World Language Classes

  • School Features:
  • Year-round School
  • Peace Site School
  • School Uniforms

  • Other Programs/Specialists:
  • Arts Specialists
  • Gifted & Talented Specialist
  • Media/Librarian Specialist
  • Music Specialist
  • Physical Education Specialist
  • Competitive Academic Teams