MISSION AND BELIEFS

The Mission of Cross Middle School is to prepare students for living, learning, and leading in the 21st century.

Our Vision is for a safe and caring place where focus is placed on developing the whole child, a place where parents want to send their child, and faculty and staff are committed to excellence and high academic achievement.

We Value Accountability, Continuous Improvement, a Collaborative Spirit, 21st Century Skills, Respect, a Culture of Kindness, a Positive Outlook, and Student Learning.

We Believe:

• All students can learn and achieve.
• Every child has the right to learn in his or her most effective way to achieve academic success.
• Everyone has unique strengths and talents that should be recognized and celebrated.
• Developing the whole child.
• All students become positive, contributing members of society.
• Education requires commitment, cooperation, and respect among students, parents, staff, and community.
• Providing a safe, caring, and kind learning environment.
• Learning is a life-long process.