Family School Compact
Crossroads Family School Compact 2025-2026
What Is a Family-School Compact?
A Family-School Compact for Achievement is an agreement that parents, students and teachers develop together. It explains how parents and teachers will work together to make sure all students get the individual support they need to reach and exceed grade level standards.
Jointly Developed with Parents
The parents at Crossroads helped develop this Compact for Achievement. School-wide meetings are held each year to upload the compact. Parents are welcome to contribute comments at any time, and the compact can be flexibly adjusted as needed. For more information on the compact, or to suggest changes please contact Principal Tracy Buhl.
Communicating About Learning
Crossroads is committed to communicating regularly with families about children’s learning in the following ways:
- Weekly Thursday take-home folders
- Monthly Principal’s Newsletter (email)
- Direct emails with teachers
- Phone calls
- Conferences (in person and virtual)
- The school website
- Schoology, Seesaw, Google Meets
- Social Media posts
Do you have questions about your child’s progress? Parents are encouraged to contact their child’s teacher.
District Mission/Goals
The Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) district mission is to inspire students to think critically, pursue their dreams, and change the world.
More at spps.org/strategicplan
- Create inclusive school and district cultures
- Meet the instructional needs of each learner
- Prepare all graduates to be college or career ready
- Increase stakeholder engagement
School Goals
Mission Statement
Crossroads School Community facilitates lifelong learning and individuality by providing a child-centered, safe, supportive community in which all learners can reach their full potential.
Reading
The percent of all 3-5 students scoring proficient or higher in reading will increase from 5% by spring 2026 as measured by the MCA.
Math
The percent of students scoring proficient or higher in math will increase from 5% by spring 2026 as measured by the MCA.
Culture/Climate
The rate of consistent attendance for all students in Q1 To Q4 will increase by 5% in May 2026 as measured by school records.
At Home
Crossroads families can help their children succeed by engaging with the school and community. As families, we will support our children by:
- Attending parent-teacher conferences, community meetings and events
- Prioritizing students’ attendance at school
- Maintaining communication with children’s teachers and updating contact information
- Contact with questions about academic progress or when comments or concerns arise
- Supporting children by sharing positive school and family experiences.
In Classrooms
All Crossroads staff will work with students and their families to support students’ success in all academic and social emotional areas. As teachers, we will support our students by:
- Providing a safe and positive learning community where children can learn
- Helping children resolve conflicts in positive, nonviolent ways
- Maintaining high standards of learning for all children
- Maintaining communication with home on a regular basis
- Having an open door classroom for family visits and interactions
Crossroads Students
Crossroads students can succeed in school and be accountable for their education by:
- Attending school every day
- Being curious and focused on learning
- Following school procedures of student conduct at school, on the bus, and online
- Talking with family about what is learned at school
- Adhering to the SPPS student handbook which can be found online
Activities to Support Partnerships
Parent Teacher Conferences
November 5th(evening), 6th (evening), 7th (day)
March 31st (evening), April 2nd (evening), April 3rd
Parent Education Nights
Title I Night October 14, 2025 4:30-6:00
Parent Support Nights - TBD/as requested
Family Academy
Coming in Spring 2026
Stay tuned for more information
Classroom Visits and Special Events
National African American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID)
Monday Feb. 9, 2026