Welcome 9th Grade!
Freshman Year
9th Grade Action Plan
Once accepted in the Crossroads program, freshmen immediately begin the process of developing a SCHOLAR mindset — a young person with the capabilities, drive, and commitment to apply all of their resources to meet their learning potential and achieve their goals. This year is about establishing academic focus and finding your footing in the Crossroads community, as well as at your host high school.
View action planFreshman Programs
Freshman Programs
Academic Enrichment Classes
All rising freshmen at Crossroads Foundation are required to participate in summer enrichment courses, specifically sessions on Math, English, and study skills. These courses help prepare scholars for the rigorous academic curricula at their new host high schools.
Rising Freshman Summer Field Trip
Incoming freshmen participate in a hands on, team building program, including time spent at ACEND Climbing Gym. Scholars are asked to engage in a number of group activities and use teamwork and communication skills to problem-solve with their peers.
Connecting With Crossroads Week
During a summer week-long series of sessions, incoming freshmen students are introduced to the values and expectations of being a Crossroads scholar. Throughout the week, new scholars learn about the Crossroads program and build relationships with their peers, staff, upperclassmen scholars, and alumni.
Freshmen Matriculation and Summer Picnic
This is an opportunity for incoming scholars and their families to meet and socialize with other students and families while being inducted and welcomed into the Crossroads community.
Peer Mentoring
Freshmen scholars are paired with an upperclassman, someone who can offer peer-to-peer support as they navigate high school. Throughout the academic year, mentor-and-mentee pairings have opportunities to connect and cultivate friendships through group activities.
Alumni Spotlight
- Alumni Spotlight: Brionna Street
Class of 2012
Crossroads Office AdministratorBrionna is a graduate of Oakland Catholic High School and a driving force of the Crossroads family as the Crossroads Office Administrator. She handles not only the day-to-day operations but manages logistics for scholar applications, internal communications, events, as well as program and development needs.
- Alumni Spotlight: Malik Johnson
Class of 2010
Crossroads Board of DirectorsMalik graduated from Central Catholic in 2010 and went on to attend Robert Morris University. He received his B.A. in Accounting in 2014, and his Masters in Information Security from Robert Morris in 2015.
- Alumni Spotlight: Brionna Street
Class of 2012
Crossroads Office AdministratorBrionna is a graduate of Oakland Catholic High School and a driving force of the Crossroads family as the Crossroads Office Administrator. She handles not only the day-to-day operations but manages logistics for scholar applications, internal communications, events, as well as program and development needs.
- Alumni Spotlight: Malik Johnson
Class of 2010
Crossroads Board of DirectorsMalik graduated from Central Catholic in 2010 and went on to attend Robert Morris University. He received his B.A. in Accounting in 2014, and his Masters in Information Security from Robert Morris in 2015.
“I became a better classmate and friend because of the lessons I was taught at Crossroads. Everyone here is quick to help you through any problems and they will continue to check up on you and make sure you are making positive progress.”
Virtual Calming Center
We know life can be stressful. The Virtual Calming Center is a collection of short videos and audio recordings to help you relieve stress or simply take a break to relax.
