We are very proud of our school and feel Crossroads-Science to offer an exemplary program of standards-based education with a focus on inquiry-based teaching strategies. We invite you to explore this website and stop by to visit. Let us know what you think.
Celeste Carty, Principal
celeste.carty@spps.org

Students at Crossroads - Science can expect:
* Standards-Based Education
* Rigorous Academic Environment
* Positive Learning Atmosphere
* Focus on the Gifts and Talents in all Learners
* One-of-a-Kind Inquiry Zone
* Interdisciplinary curriculum focusing on the Big Ideas in Science
* Inquiry embedded throughout the curriculum
* 21st Century Technology
* Year Round Education
* Innovative Intersession programming
* Active Parental Involvement
* All day Kindergarten
*Four Year Old Program (Half Day)
* Looping

In addition to the items above, we are also very proud of:

Host to nationally unique Inquiry Zone

Comprehensive School Reform grant recipient on schoolwide application of curriculum differentiation ($100,000/year for three years - 01/02 - 03/04)

NASA Explorer School (Three year partnership - 02/03 - 05/06)

Reading First School (2005-2009)

Growth on MCA  standardized assessments.

Ongoing partnerships with:  Bell Museum of Natural History, St. Catherine University