Welcome to Crossroads-Science 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. Isis Buchanan, Curriculum Coordinator isis.buchanan@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 * 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 Continued growth on MCA and SAT10 standardized assessments. Ongoing partnerships with: Science Museum of Minnesota, Bell Museum of Natural History