• Cross Middle School

    Cross

    About

    Cross Middle School is nestled at the base of Pusch Ridge in the Catalina Mountains in an area just north of Tucson, AZ. Cross has high academic and behavioral expectations for students and provides a variety of opportunities for students. We offer accelerated courses such as Algebra 1, Geometry and Spanish 1 for high school credit.  Our athletic programs have a rich tradition of success and we also have a very strong fine arts program offering band, orchestra, choir and musical theater.  A great deal of teacher, parent, student and community involvement adds to the Cross educational experience.  Our staff at Cross believes that the students we educate today can and will be the leaders of tomorrow.

     

      

    Elective Courses

    •Odyssey of the Mind  •Choir  •Band  •Orchestra  •Art  •Technology  •Spanish  •Music Appreciation  •PE  •STEM  •Musical Theater  •Guitar  •Lifetime Sports  •Conversational Spanish  •Volleyball  •Library Aide  •Teacher Aide  •Office Aide

     

    • 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.

  •    Cross Special Events

    • Parent Information Night
    • Fall Festival
    • Catalina Island Trip for select science students
    • School Dances
    • Fine Arts Night
    • Musical Theater Productions
    • Orchestra, Band, Choir Concerts
    • Band, Orchestra and Choir Competitions in California

  •    Instructional Programs

    • REACH Program (Humanities) for Gifted and Talented Advanced Students
    • Special Education Services
    • Advanced Language Arts
    • Inquiry-based Science (Earth, Space, Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
    • Spanish, Algebra and Geometry for High School credit
    • Intervention Courses (Math Lab, Writing Lab, Blended Learning Model with i-Ready)
    • W.E.B. (Where Everybody Belongs) 8th grade Leadership / mentor class
    • Amphi Academy – Online Blended Learning
    • Full Time Certified Librarian

  •    Extra-Curricular Activities

    • Student Council
    • National Junior Honor Society
    • Future Problem Solving
    • Odyssey of the Mind
    • Marching Band