SCHOOL PROFILE 2007-2008
School Code: 262941
Joan Graviss, College Counselor ~ joan@crossroadscollegeprep.org
Maggie Baisch, Director of Admission ~ maggie@crossroadscollegeprep.org
Mission Statement
Crossroads College Preparatory School offers an academically challenging curriculum to a diverse and inclusive community of students in grades seven through twelve.
Crossroads College Prep encourages its students to engage their imaginations in every endeavor, ranging from the sciences to the fine arts, and strives to develop respectful citizens, who apply scholarship, imagination, and critical thinking to civic and social responsibility in their communities and beyond.
Accreditation |
Independent Schools Association of the Central States (I.S.A.C.S.) |
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Faculty |
35 Full-time 4 Part-time over 50% have advanced degree or are working on it |
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Member |
NAIS, NACAC, St. Louis Confederation of Independent Schools, Regional Consortium of Education and Technology, Missouri State High School Athletics Association, St. Louis Association of College Counselors, and U.S. Chess Federation |
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Enrollment |
220 Students Grades 7-12 (34 Seniors) |
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National Merit Program |
(15 year history-average senior class size= 27) 38 Semi-Finalists 55 Commended |
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Ranking |
Crossroads College Prep does not rank its students. A grade distribution is provided for the senior class. |
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Graduation Requirements |
English History Foreign Language Math Science Fine Arts Practical Art Physical Education One semester of a college class and 4 ½ additional credits for a total of 25 |
4 4 2 4 4 1 1 1 |
Grading |
All upper school classes receive ½ credit per semester. AP classes and college classes are weighted. A= 90-100 B=80-89 C= 70-79 D= 60-69 F= below 60 |
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Class of 2008 |
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Students |
25 Seniors 100% College Bound 1 National Achievement Finalist, 1 National Merit Finalist, 4 Commended, |
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Test Records |
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AP Program |
137 AP exams were given in 2008 in Calculus, English Language, English Literature, French Language, Biology, Psychology, Environmental Science, Art History, US History and World History. Approximately 75% received a score of 3 or higher, making them eligible for college credit. There were 23 AP Scholars.
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