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 CREEK HIGH SCHOOL CROSS “Creating Tomorrow’s http://cross.rcboe.org Successes Today” SCHOOL SNAPSHOT Academic Excellence, Leadership, Service PECIAL ROGRAMS S P 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 Georgia 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 National Honor Society Student Council SCHOOL DAY HOURS Jobs for Georgia Grads ROTC 1 Graduation Coach 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 Basketball JV/V Softball University for New Teacher Development JV/V Baseball Swimming (student teachers) Cross Country Tennis JV/V Football Volleyball Golf Wrestling 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. .