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Welcome to Crossroads Center
Ms. Donna Vlachos – PrincipalMr. Scottie Bowden – Assistant Principal , Grade 6-8Ms. Laurie Fogleman – Assistant Principal , Grades 9-10
D + L² = F
The Crossroads Vision
To connect student’s positive decisions with life , learning and the future.
Each student will have the opportunity to:
Have a positive school experience Grow academicallyBuild self discipline and coping mechanisms
The Crossroads Center: An Alternative Program
A full school year, full day BCPS alternative program for students
who need additional academic and behavioral support and have
scored basic on MSA/HSA testing
Students at Crossroads Center: Grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Home
schools located in the central, northeast, and southeast areas of
Baltimore County
BCPS grade level curriculum in math, English/reading, science and
social studies with an emphasis on reading, writing, and math
All Baltimore County Board of Education policies and procedures
apply
Supports positive student behavior and academics through the
relationships of a smaller learning community model
Basic Information
Regular school hours: 9:30 AM-4:00 PM
*Every Wednesday 1:00 PM dismissal (community and
staff academic support meetings)
*First Friday of each month, Crossroads closed (staff development) PBIS based school wide Point/Level system for all students which
includes incentive field trips and community based activities No extracurricular activities - No physical education, art or music
within regular program
All students are transported by BCPS buses
Free breakfast and lunch for all students
Menus must be supported by our kitchen set up. No cafeteria extras but there are incentive snacks and meals. 2 choices for lunch.
Students dress for success – business casual collared blue shirt and khaki dress pants
Crossroads Students Dress for Success
You will see…5 Learning Community Areas: The aim of the smaller learning community model is to minimize
distractions and increase student focus – fewer students and more adults in each classroom.
Student remain within the assigned community throughout the day Lavatories and water fountains found within hallway connecting classrooms A community leader, paraeducator, counselor, and social worker available to deescalate problems A teacher and paraeducator in each classroom for academic support 4 technologically enhanced classrooms with wireless capacity, Elmo, LCD, and Promethean Board support for student engagement
A Typical Crossroads DayBegins at Home
Attendance – Maryland State Law – states that for a student to be SATISFACTORY in attendance he/she must attend school 94% of the school year (2.5 or less absences per quarter = 10 absences or less in one school year)
School Supplies – binder, pens, pencils (general school supplies) Personal Items – cell phones, cameras, iPods and other electronic devices
should either be kept at home or in the student’s locker. Students may not bring skateboards, balls, or other athletic equipment to school
Communications – communication between home and Crossroads is a priority (absence notes, newsletters, notes to teachers, phone calls, email)
Assignments – all assigned homework is expected to be completed. All homework is written in the students daily planners
Transportation Bus stops are assigned Bus drivers, attendants, and bus cameras
provide for student safety Expected behavior – Crossroads Center
behavior expectations are maintained Avoid riding other buses Alert the office of change of address –
means change in bus stop Student dismissal – 4:00 PM
Experiential Learning
Arriving at CrossroadsDaily Routine
Enter the building through the front entrance
Report to your community for breakfast
Prepare for instruction
Listen to morning announcements
Begin classes
Course Offerings 2010-2011 Middle School
Language Arts 7,8 – Springboard, Language! embedded as needed Algebraic Thinking 1 Algebraic Thinking 2 Social Studies – Personal Development/Character Education Science - Lab/Study Skills
All Classes are 90 minutes
High School Course Offerings 2010-2011
English 9 / Language! Language Literacy COPS / Study Skills *American Government /
Personal Development/
Character Education *Algebra I
*English 10 Language Literacy Environmental Science /
Study Skills World History / Personal
Development/Character Education Algebra II or Algebra I
9th Grade 10th Grade
*Denotes HSA tested course All Classes are 90 minutes
Student schedule designed to meet individual’s needs
Positive Behavior Interventions and Support
Daily Point Sheet How are points awarded? How does a student move to the next
level? When do level changes occur?
Parent Involvement
Establish a partnership with all Crossroads staff – phone and/or email
Stay connected. Please update contact numbers and email addresses
Attend Crossroads parent meetings and workshops Utilize student support personnel – call us and we will
call you Review communications received in the mail School phone number 410-887-2275 Visit our school website http://schools.bcps.org/schools/cms/crossroads/
Special Needs and Support Services
IEP / 504 support services are offered in an “all inclusive setting”
Guidance counselors assigned to each community
Full time nurse and Pupil Personnel Worker
Full time SRO ( School Resource Officer )
Social Work Services “In the Field” and at Crossroads
Social Workers are assigned to each Crossroads Center community to support social, emotional development
Social Workers assist in developing problem solving skills
Social Workers are assigned to home schools by cluster areas to support former Crossroads students during transition to home schools
Itinerant Teacher ServicesMore Support
An Itinerant Teacher is assigned to each student upon return to the home school The Itinerant Teacher provides needed academic support to assist students in accessing needed services within home school setting acting as an academic liaison between the student home school staff and home
Crossroads staff schedules “transition meetings” by home school in thespring to prepare for students return.
Pertinent academic and behavioral information is shared to ensure asuccessful return to comprehensive program.
Return To The Home School
Assessment at Crossroads Center
STAR PSAT assessTrax/Short-Cycle Assessments MSA HSA Final ExamsCrossroads Center’s goal is to have each student achieve
proficiency or make marked gains toward that goalbefore returning to home school
Crossroads Center
Connecting a student’s positive decisions with life, learning, and the future.
Crossroads Center can be your
path to success.