Crossroads High school is an alternative high school where they teach 236 wonderful young minds and help them grow and learn every single day. They offer a huge variety of different teaching styles and different ways to receive special support when you need it and not just for academic issues. The teachers at Crossroads are very friendly and will treat you like one of their own not just like a student. The kids here always do their best to be nice and treat everyone with respect. Since all of these amazing things happen it gives crossroads a specific feeling. The feeling is so welcoming and accepting of who you are and so full of support it is what truly makes it not just a school, but makes it a family.Crossroads is normally judged negatively because it is an alternative school and people see that as a bad thing, but I see it as a positive and here’s why. Kids are more engaged and willing to be at school because the atmosphere and energy at school is so much more pleasant than your traditional high school. Kid’s feel safer and love the feeling of the family aspect in the schools culture. They also enjoy having close relationships with friends and staff members throughout the school. We don’t have school on Fridays and school is an hour shorter witch makes kids more adapt to showing up and staying the whole time. Of Course I could go on and on about the things that make this school great, but the three words “It’s a family” sums it up really well.
Crossroads is a school unlike any other, the school has lots of features and principles that gives it an unfamiliar yet welcoming flavor. A good example of this is our bathrooms that have positive Murillo and sayings painted beautifully on the walls by students. Yet the only way to understand why little things like make such an impact on our students is too look deep inside our school, our culture, and most importantly our student body. No reporter could walk into our school and understand how or why these little things help, because to understand this school, you must be a part of it. Until you are, you will most likely look at Crossroads and its student body differently in a negative way, like most do. But once you a part of it you will see how truly special of a place it is.
I could go on and on about all of the amazing things about this school. The kids, the teachers, the energy, and even the environment that we are located in. But i'm not gonna go on and on because if a crossroads kid read this they would know what i'm talking about. By now if you don't know what I'm talking about then clearly you aren't a part of this crossroads family but we would love to have you.-Jake Crystal
Though there are 1000’s of schools in the U.S., none compare to this little alternative school in the mountains of Western Washington. Crossroads takes pride in making sure its students are comfortable, with assemblies to bring the students together, some of the kindest staff in the state and all of the inspirational posters lining its halls, the campus has a loving atmosphere for all of its students no matter their background. Another thing that makes Crossroads a unique place is its small numbers yet wild diversity. Seems like every classroom is home to a large variety of students, making the place seem even more welcoming.
Crossroads has a reward system in place for their students as a way to have every student strive for excellence. Open campus lunch on Thursdays and no school on Fridays to those who have good grades are great incentives to inspire students to push themselves to work harder and really do their all. Staff at Crossroads are very clear that they care about their students and want them to live successful lives, having teachers be as loving as parents really makes students feel more comfortable and act like themselves. A very big problem in high school is students feeling like they have to act different at school and around teachers instead of being true to themselves, which Crossroads does a great job at eliminating this problem.
Having a truly safe space for students and have them be learning about real world things as well as state mandated things is a great combination that creates results. Crossroads has turned lives around for many. Crossroads is a sanctuary for students that couldn’t fit into the guidelines of public schools: teen moms, dropouts, troubled students, homeless students, victims of heavy bullying, and anyone else that feels that regular schools are not working out for them. Crossroads has something regular schools could never have: a family, staff and students united to show the district and the rest of the state that alternative schools does not only work. It works even better than anyone could ever imagine.
-Xavier Swanson
The people at Crossroads are like a family. Nobody is ever discriminated against or treated poorly. The students and staff in Crossroads really care about things other than GPA and tests. They care about your real life situations. They do things differently. This school was made for those kids who just didn’t fit right at a regular High School. The staff and students work hard and take pride in their work. Crossroads started with some pretty great people who wanted to make a difference in children's lives. They wanted to help and show that school isn’t just learning, so they took things into their own hands.
School starts at 8:10 am and goes until 1:50 pm. The first week of school is a critical week that starts off the year. How you look at it is on you. The first two days you go into small groups called check and connects that will be your first period for the year. You learn a lot about the other people in your group while doing a school beautification project. Each group does something to make the school a better learning environment. Then one day of the first week the school has a day dedicated to learning about others and knowing what it’s like to really be in another persons shoes. You learn a lot from people during that day.
Crossroads has some pretty amazing staff members. The staff are a vital part of every school and to learning, but the crossroads staff is different. They’re like parents to the students. They understand and take into consideration what problems and obstacles you may have. They make their work flexible so that everyone can get what they need done and graduate.
Crossroads also has some extraordinary students that attend. The students understand each other in a way many people wouldn’t. They all get that there are challenges and bumps that come along in life and they help each other through it. And that’s what makes Crossroads High School the place to be.
-Laura Grissom
Crossroads High School is a place like no other. Hugs are given on our bad days freely. Support is always found somewhere. It is a place of safety and love, unlike any other high school. In most schools students are left in a jungle. They are the prey, the hunted. Classes swallow them like snakes swallowing an egg. Bullies tear into them like a panther's teeth. In Crossroads, students are the predators. They are Bengal tigers, rare and beautiful. There is nothing coming to hunt them here because they are finally done being the prey.
Coming to this school can be heard. Students expect so little from the staff and students. They expect kids to be mean and outrageous, either pregnant or considered bad. Yet when they relax, Crossroads swaddles them with love. When life has been so hard and school seems meaningless, this school brings the meaning back. The kindness is spread thick like icing on a cupcake. Students gifting each other drinks from the coffee stand is a regular. Compliments are given freely.
Relationships form in the best ways. Due to the school's small size, students often have the same teachers until the graduate. It makes connecting to people easier when there's opportunities to see them again, year after year. Familial connections with teachers form, when you’ve never had anyone care. Teachers get to really know you. They remember you when your gone and are happy to see you when you visit. Everyone has a little piece of you in their heart!
When a new student comes here the first person they meet is usually Lori Hanson. She’s super kind and will help you get set up. She leaves you feeling welcomed. Our principle is Bridgette McVay. She’s sorta silly and wild, in a super great way. You can always talk to her. Jen is our counselor. She’ll be there for you and help you out whenever you need. She’s genuinely a very kind and giving person. Mrs. Roberts is our crazy fun teacher. She’s super silly. There are forks in her ceiling and her hair is usually a bit out of control. She cares for us and treats us like her family. She’s our version of Mrs. Frizzle. Miss Land is our history teacher. She’s everyone safe place. We’re able to just go and sit with her on our bad days because she cares. Mr. Rose is rad. He’s Jewish, so us as students get to actively learn about his experiences and religion. He tries so hard to connect with us and it shows.
Mrs. Orr is everyone's mom, especially Miss Land's as that's her daughter. She’ll take you under her mommy bird wings and help you get stuff done. She teaches us things we’ve never done before. Mr. Nelson is new this year. He loves dad jokes and he’s pretty silly like us. We have this awesome class called theater makeup too, taught by our Mrs. Roughton. She’s a pretty righteous teacher, and with her experience we all could learn a thing or two. Mrs. Carlson is our art teacher. She’s a chill relaxed lady who wants you to express yourself. She rocks. Mrs. Munn is incredible. She always has snacks if you're hungry and will give you the warmest hugs! Our business teacher is Mrs. Stark and she’s really smart with making money. She teaches us some really cool things and helps us get ready for the real world. Plus she’s chill. Everyone’s father figure is Farley. He’ll bear hug you when your mad and help solve your problems. He’s super cool. Now, saving the best for last, our janitor Jim. He’s incredibly caring, and loves us all, no matter the work we make for him. He gives his all for this school and it means a lot to us.
Crossroads is our safe place. Everyone really loves and cares for our students. When we have to traverse the jungle, we know someones got our back. Crossroads is our pack.
-Jude Jackson
Crossroads has a reward system in place for their students as a way to have every student strive for excellence. Open campus lunch on Thursdays and no school on Fridays to those who have good grades are great incentives to inspire students to push themselves to work harder and really do their all. Staff at Crossroads are very clear that they care about their students and want them to live successful lives, having teachers be as loving as parents really makes students feel more comfortable and act like themselves. A very big problem in high school is students feeling like they have to act different at school and around teachers instead of being true to themselves, which Crossroads does a great job at eliminating this problem.
Having a truly safe space for students and have them be learning about real world things as well as state mandated things is a great combination that creates results. Crossroads has turned lives around for many. Crossroads is a sanctuary for students that couldn’t fit into the guidelines of public schools: teen moms, dropouts, troubled students, homeless students, victims of heavy bullying, and anyone else that feels that regular schools are not working out for them. Crossroads has something regular schools could never have: a family, staff and students united to show the district and the rest of the state that alternative schools does not only work. It works even better than anyone could ever imagine.
-Xavier Swanson
The people at Crossroads are like a family. Nobody is ever discriminated against or treated poorly. The students and staff in Crossroads really care about things other than GPA and tests. They care about your real life situations. They do things differently. This school was made for those kids who just didn’t fit right at a regular High School. The staff and students work hard and take pride in their work. Crossroads started with some pretty great people who wanted to make a difference in children's lives. They wanted to help and show that school isn’t just learning, so they took things into their own hands.School starts at 8:10 am and goes until 1:50 pm. The first week of school is a critical week that starts off the year. How you look at it is on you. The first two days you go into small groups called check and connects that will be your first period for the year. You learn a lot about the other people in your group while doing a school beautification project. Each group does something to make the school a better learning environment. Then one day of the first week the school has a day dedicated to learning about others and knowing what it’s like to really be in another persons shoes. You learn a lot from people during that day.
Crossroads has some pretty amazing staff members. The staff are a vital part of every school and to learning, but the crossroads staff is different. They’re like parents to the students. They understand and take into consideration what problems and obstacles you may have. They make their work flexible so that everyone can get what they need done and graduate.
Crossroads also has some extraordinary students that attend. The students understand each other in a way many people wouldn’t. They all get that there are challenges and bumps that come along in life and they help each other through it. And that’s what makes Crossroads High School the place to be.
-Laura Grissom
Crossroads High School is a place like no other. Hugs are given on our bad days freely. Support is always found somewhere. It is a place of safety and love, unlike any other high school. In most schools students are left in a jungle. They are the prey, the hunted. Classes swallow them like snakes swallowing an egg. Bullies tear into them like a panther's teeth. In Crossroads, students are the predators. They are Bengal tigers, rare and beautiful. There is nothing coming to hunt them here because they are finally done being the prey.Coming to this school can be heard. Students expect so little from the staff and students. They expect kids to be mean and outrageous, either pregnant or considered bad. Yet when they relax, Crossroads swaddles them with love. When life has been so hard and school seems meaningless, this school brings the meaning back. The kindness is spread thick like icing on a cupcake. Students gifting each other drinks from the coffee stand is a regular. Compliments are given freely.
Relationships form in the best ways. Due to the school's small size, students often have the same teachers until the graduate. It makes connecting to people easier when there's opportunities to see them again, year after year. Familial connections with teachers form, when you’ve never had anyone care. Teachers get to really know you. They remember you when your gone and are happy to see you when you visit. Everyone has a little piece of you in their heart!
When a new student comes here the first person they meet is usually Lori Hanson. She’s super kind and will help you get set up. She leaves you feeling welcomed. Our principle is Bridgette McVay. She’s sorta silly and wild, in a super great way. You can always talk to her. Jen is our counselor. She’ll be there for you and help you out whenever you need. She’s genuinely a very kind and giving person. Mrs. Roberts is our crazy fun teacher. She’s super silly. There are forks in her ceiling and her hair is usually a bit out of control. She cares for us and treats us like her family. She’s our version of Mrs. Frizzle. Miss Land is our history teacher. She’s everyone safe place. We’re able to just go and sit with her on our bad days because she cares. Mr. Rose is rad. He’s Jewish, so us as students get to actively learn about his experiences and religion. He tries so hard to connect with us and it shows.
Mrs. Orr is everyone's mom, especially Miss Land's as that's her daughter. She’ll take you under her mommy bird wings and help you get stuff done. She teaches us things we’ve never done before. Mr. Nelson is new this year. He loves dad jokes and he’s pretty silly like us. We have this awesome class called theater makeup too, taught by our Mrs. Roughton. She’s a pretty righteous teacher, and with her experience we all could learn a thing or two. Mrs. Carlson is our art teacher. She’s a chill relaxed lady who wants you to express yourself. She rocks. Mrs. Munn is incredible. She always has snacks if you're hungry and will give you the warmest hugs! Our business teacher is Mrs. Stark and she’s really smart with making money. She teaches us some really cool things and helps us get ready for the real world. Plus she’s chill. Everyone’s father figure is Farley. He’ll bear hug you when your mad and help solve your problems. He’s super cool. Now, saving the best for last, our janitor Jim. He’s incredibly caring, and loves us all, no matter the work we make for him. He gives his all for this school and it means a lot to us.Crossroads is our safe place. Everyone really loves and cares for our students. When we have to traverse the jungle, we know someones got our back. Crossroads is our pack.
-Jude Jackson
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