Academics

"THE CROSSCREEK WAY”

Key Features

• Nurturing, mutually respectful learning community

• High expectations for all

  • Academic excellence

  • Responsible behavior

• Research based/ innovative

• Student focused

  • Developmentally appropriate—for student needs and age

  • Multi-sensory approach

• Development of the whole child—academic, emotional, social, and physical

• Whole and small group instruction

• Active learning 

  • Experiential, hands-on—“real-life” experiences rather than textbooks and worksheets

  • Engaging

  • Project-based

• Integrated curriculum

• Non-traditional assessment

  • Teacher observation and student portfolios of work

  • Progress reports—rather than letter or number grades

 Goal:

Building on a foundation of strength in the basic skills, Crosscreek Charter School seeks to inspire active learners and responsible citizens