Belief Statements

1. Student learning is the main priority and should be the primary focus of all decisions impacting our school. 2. Each student is a valued individual who learns in different ways and should be provided with a variety of instructional approaches and assessments to support his/her learning. 3. Students should be actively involved in solving problems and producing quality work with meaningful contexts. 4. Students learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process, are given challenging expectations, and have appropriate opportunities for success. 5. Students learn to make appropriate decisions given a supportive, challenging, and safe learning environment. 6. A student’s self-esteem is enhanced by positive relationships, as well as mutual respect among and between students, parents, and staff. 7. Cultural diversity can increase students’ understanding of different peoples and cultures. 8. Special services and resources are required to challenge exceptional students (e.g., special education, limited English proficiency, gifted and talented, etc.). 9. Teachers, administrators, parents, and students share the responsibility for advancing the school’s mission by working together as a community of learners. 10. The commitment to continuous improvement is imperative to enable students to become confident, self-directed, lifelong learners in our rapidly changing world. 11. The result of a quality education is a blend of academic knowledge, technological/career CROSS CREEK HIGH SCHOOL skills, social awareness, and commitment. 3855 Old Waynesboro Rd. Augusta, GA 30906

Phone: (706) 772-8140 | Fax: (706) 772-8153 SCHOOL HIGH CREEK CROSS “Creating Tomorrow’s http://cross.rcboe.org Successes Today” SCHOOL SNAPSHOT Academic Excellence, Leadership, Service

SPECIAL PROGRAMS EXTRACURRICULAR  Cross Creek Academy of Military Science Cross Creek High School has over 30 (NJROTC Magnet Program) extracurricular activities that meet on a STUDENTS  College Prep & Differentiated Courses regular basis.  1,252 Students, grades 9-12  Computer Assisted Instruction  64% Minority Students  CTAE Offerings 4-H Club Junior Council  .01% English Language Learners  Work Study Art Club Math Club  The BACKS Math Team 3% Gifted  Jobs for Graduates  9% Special Education Beta Club Media Club  The Backs DECA Mentoring Club  29% Mobility rate (Student Leadership and Peer Mentoring Program)  46% Eligible for free/reduced meals Drama Club Philosophy Club  Commit to Graduate Ceremony Fashion Club Positive Men  92% Average Daily Attendance Rate  Science Focus French Club Razor Sharp Gents  Technology Focus Freshmen Success Club Razor Chic Ladies  Project Lead the Way FBLA Senior Council STAFF National FFA Org Sign Language  1 Teachers: 99 total staff Gaming Club Skills USA  3 Full-Time counselors SCHOOL DAY HOURS National Honor Society Student Council  1 Graduation Coach Jobs for Georgia Grads ROTC Fellowship of Christian Athletes  1 Specialists in Library Media Center 7:35 am—2:30 pm Students Against Violence Everywhere  2 Former Cross Creek High graduates Breakfast Program 6:45 am—7:15 am Family Career & Community Leaders of  Staff members come from various Office 7:00 am—4:00 pm America colleges and universities  Partnership with Georgia Regents Media Center 7:00 am—4:00 pm JV/V JV/V University for New Teacher Development JV/V (student teachers) Cross Country JV/V Football ECHNOLOGY “Creating Tomorrow’s Successes Today” T Soccer  11 math and computer labs Our mission is to provide a positive, challenging, safe environment that promotes the development  100% Classrooms wired for the Internet of motivated, respectful, lifelong learners who are  Wireless access in building well prepared to succeed in a rapidly changing society.