Welcome to Crossroads

We’re so excited to have you join our community!

We understand that joining a new school is a big transition, and we’re here to make the process as smooth as possible. This webpage contains helpful information and resources to guide you.

In late spring or early summer, you’ll receive login credentials to access our school portal, where you’ll find the directory, calendar, class information, school forms and more. Until then, please use this page as your information hub.

If you have any questions along the way, don’t hesitate to reach out. You can email admission@xrds.org, and someone from our Admission team will be happy to assist you.

Welcome

Meet Our Community

These guides introduce you to some key members of our community—with photos, names, titles, and helpful notes on how they support students and families. Whether you have a question or just want to say hello, you’ll know exactly who to reach out to!

Get Familiar with Your Grade

Lookbook

We’re creating lookbooks to help incoming families become familiar with others in their grade-level and division. Please submit a clear, portrait-style, forward-facing photo of your student for inclusion in the lookbook and our online directory by Friday, April 11.

Elementary School photos should be sent to Erika Diaz at ediaz@xrds.org. Note: Elementary School families should also submit a family photo. For more details, view the Welcome Letter (Kindergarten / Grades 1-5).

Middle and Upper School photos should be sent to Erica Woodson at ewoodson@xrds.org.

Planning Ahead

2025-26 Calendar

Start planning for the year ahead! Key dates for the upcoming school year—including holidays, breaks, and important events—are all on our Major Dates Calendar.

View Major Dates

Join Us

Upcoming Events

We know you’re eager to jump into the community! We have planned some fun Spring events for you and your family so that we can all celebrate and get to know each other! Mark your calendar and join us!

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Kindergarten

Incoming Elementary School Parent & Guardian Welcome Event (Adults Only)
Tuesday, April 15 // 6:30-8:30 p.m. // Joanie Martin Community Room—Norton Campus
This welcome event is a fun and festive opportunity to meet your fellow incoming parents and guardians, as well as mingle with various school community members. Our Head of Elementary School, Stacey Koff, will welcome everyone into the community. We’ve planned an engaging and memorable evening, and we look forward to celebrating this exciting new journey with you! Please register here.
Kindergarten Family Playdate (Adults and Kids Welcome)
Saturday, May 3 // 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. // K-1 Play Yard, Elementary School Campus
This outdoor playdate is a fun, informal opportunity for you to connect with other Kindergarten families. More details about this event will be emailed to you as the date approaches. Please register here.
Crossroads Cabaret Spring Event
Sunday, May 18 // Matinee and Evening Performances // The Wiltern Theater
Cabaret is our most beloved Spring Fundraiser event for our community to come together. It is an original musical production performed by students, teachers, parents and alumni! This is an event open to the entire community. Ticket information will be coming out in Mid-April.
Grades 1-5

Incoming Elementary School Parent & Guardian Welcome Event (Adults Only)
Monday, April 15 // 6:30-8:30 p.m. // Joanie Martin Community Room—Norton Campus
This welcome event is a fun and festive opportunity to meet your fellow incoming parents and guardians as well as mingle with various school community members. Our Head of Elementary School, Stacey Koff, will welcome everyone into the community. We’ve planned an engaging and memorable evening, and we look forward to celebrating this exciting new journey with you! Please register here.
Crossroads Cabaret Spring Event
Sunday, May 18 // Matinee and Evening Performances // The Wiltern Theater
Cabaret is our beloved Spring Fundraiser event for our community to come together. It is an original musical production performed by students, teachers, and parents! This event is open to the entire community. Ticket information will be available in Mid-April.
Incoming Student to Student Tours
May (exact date and time to be determined)
These tours are fun, informal opportunities for your child to meet other classmates who are in the same grade. More details about this opportunity will be emailed to you.
Grade 6

Incoming Middle School Student Placement Diagnostics (Students Only)
Saturday, April 12 // 9-11 a.m. // 21st Street Campus
All incoming students are required to take a math diagnostic and have the option to take a Spanish diagnostic. Students who wish to play an instrument in our music program will also audition to be placed in one of our middle school bands. More information about this event is forthcoming.
Incoming Middle School Parent/Guardian Welcome Event (Adults Only)
Wednesday, April 23 // 6:30-8:30 p.m. // Joanie Martin Community Room—Norton Campus
This welcome event is a fun and festive opportunity to meet your fellow incoming parents and guardians as well as learn from and mingle with middle school and other administrators. We have designed an engaging evening and we hope you will join us.
Please register here.
New & Rising 6th Grade Family BBQ
Thursday, May 8 // 5:30-7:30 p.m. // 21st Street Campus
Please join the middle school faculty and administration, admission office, and all Class of 2032 families for a casual, informational, and tasty social event for the whole family. Please register here.
Crossroads Cabaret Spring Event
Sunday, May 18 // Matinee and Evening Performances // The Wiltern Theater
Cabaret is our beloved Spring Fundraiser event for our community to come together. It is an original musical production performed by students, teachers, and parents! This event is open to the entire community. Ticket information will be available in Mid-April.
Middle School Student Back-to-School Field Day (Students Only)
Thursday, August 21 // 1-3 p.m. // Norton Campus Field and Gym
Your student(s) will have a blast with all of their new Crossroads classmates, deans and faculty. We’ll have lots of games, activities, and yummy snacks on hand. Plan to be in town because your child won’t want to miss this event! No RSVP necessary.
Grades 7-8

Incoming Middle School Student Placement Diagnostics
Saturday, April 12 // 9-11 a.m. // 21st Street Campus
All incoming students are required to take a math diagnostic and have the option to take a Spanish diagnostic. Students who wish to play an instrument in our music program will also audition to be placed in one of our Middle School bands. More information about this event is forthcoming.
Incoming Middle School Parent/Guardian Welcome Event
Wednesday, April 23 // 6:30-8:30 p.m. // Joanie Martin Community Room—Norton Campus
This welcome event is a fun and festive opportunity to meet your fellow incoming parents and guardians as well as learn from and mingle with middle school and other administrators. We have designed an engaging evening and we hope you will join us.
Please register here.
7th & 8th Grade New Student and Parent Dessert Social
Thursday, April 17 // 4-5:30 p.m. // 21st Street Campus
Please join the Middle School faculty and administration, Admission Office and incoming Class of 2030 families for an entertaining, informational and tasty social event. We’ll have a host of activities for your kids and a separate, and equally fun, program for adults. Please
register here.
Crossroads Cabaret Spring Event
Sunday, May 18 // Matinee and Evening Performances // The Wiltern Theater
Cabaret is our beloved Spring Fundraiser event for our community to come together. It is an original musical production performed by students, teachers, parents and alumni! This event is open to the entire community. Ticket information will be available in Mid-April.
Middle School Student Back-to-School Field Day (Students Only)
Thursday, August 21 // 1-3 p.m. // Norton Campus Field and Gym
Your student(s) will have a blast with all of their new Crossroads classmates, deans and faculty. We’ll have lots of games, activities, and yummy snacks on hand. Plan to be in town because your child won’t want to miss this event! No RSVP necessary.
Grades 9-12
New Student Orientation and Placement Day (Students Only)
Friday, April 11 // 8:15 a.m.-1:45 p.m. // 21st Street Campus (1718 21st Street)
By Friday, April 4, please complete the following course selection surveys:
- Students Entering 9th Grade
- Students Entering 10th-12th Grade
- To learn more about our offerings, review our Upper School Course Catalog.
Any questions about this event please contact Mercedes Barletta, Dean of Teaching and Learning, at mbarletta@xrds.org or Stephanie Simon, Dean of School Life, at ssimon@xrds.org.
New Upper School Students Dessert Social (Students Only)
Tuesday, April 15 // 4:00-5:30 p.m. // 21st Street Campus
Join the Admission team, Upper School Administration and our fabulous student ambassadors for a fun-filled evening of food, fun, and get-to-know-you activities. Please register here.
Upper School New Parent & Guardian Gathering (Adults Only)
Thursday, April 24 // 6:30-8:30 p.m. // Joanie Martin Community Room—Norton Campus (1634 18th St., Santa Monica CA, 90404)
This welcome evening will be a time to meet other parents and guardians as well as to gather important information regarding many facets of Upper School life. We have designed an entertaining and engaging evening, and we hope you can join us! Please register here.
Crossroads Cabaret Spring Event
Sunday, May 18 // Matinee and Evening Performances // The Wiltern Theater
Cabaret is our most beloved Spring Fundraiser event for our community to come together.It is an original musical production performed by students, teachers, and parents! This is an event open to the entire community. Ticket information will be coming out in Mid-April.
“Welcome to the Upper School” Parent Information Session
Information coming soon from Upper School Administration.

Join the Summer Fun

Summer Programs

Crossroads offers a variety of enriching summer experiences for students of all ages! Whether your child is looking for a fun summer camp with hands-on activities, academic credit courses, or time in the pool, there’s something for everyone.

Our newly enrolled Kindergarten students will have a dedicated two-week session from July 14-25 designed to help ease them into their new school environment, start building connections with their classmates, and get to know the supportive faculty and staff. Led by our dedicated teachers, our Kindergarten summer program fosters a warm and engaging introduction to life at Crossroads! This time also allows us to learn more about each student, helping us thoughtfully create our two Kindergarten classes for the fall. While not mandatory, we highly encourage participation. More details coming soon!

Learn More

Show Off Your Crossroads Pride

Spirit Wear

Our spirit wear is available for purchase during designated pre-order windows throughout the year — typically three times annually. Our partner, The Uplifters, offers high-quality, made-to-order merchandise.

This Spring drop features both edgy new designs and classic collegiate looks. The pre-order window runs March 14-24. Once a pre-order window closes, items will ship a few weeks later.

Shop Here

We know — it’s a lot of information when you join a new school, but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Here are some of the most common questions we get from new families. And if you don’t see your question here, feel free to reach out. Chances are, if you’re wondering, other families are too! We’re happy to help.

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Does Crossroads have a parent/student portal to access things like assignments and schedules?

Yes! Every parent and every Middle and Upper School student has their own login credentials to our portal, where they can access course information, the directory, school calendar and much more!

Parents will receive their login credentials late-April.

Upper School students will receive their login credentials (and school email account) at the New Student Orientation and Placement Day on April 11.

Middle School students will receive their login credentials (and school email account) over the summer.
What time does school start and end?
Elementary School
Early care begins at 7:45 a.m. Students will be supervised on the field until doors open at 8:00 a.m. Extended care is available until 5:30 p.m. Students can enroll in after-school Hang Out and enrichment classes.
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
  Doors open at 8:00 a.m.
  Class begins at 8:25 a.m.
  Pick-up at 3:00 p.m.
- Wednesday (Late Start)
  Teachers bring students in from the field at 8:55 a.m.
  Class begins at 9:00 a.m.
Middle and Upper School
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
  First period starts at 8:30 a.m.
  Last period ends at 3:05 p.m.
  Carpool pick-up starts at 3:10 p.m.
- Wednesday (Late Start)
  First period starts at 9:15 a.m.
  Last period ends at 3:05 p.m.
  Carpool pick-up starts at 3:10 p.m.
What are the bus routes?

Here are the 2024-25 bus stops and schedules. While the exact details might change a little next year depending on ridership, this will give you a good idea of where we offer bus services. Stay tuned for updates and signup information closer to the start of the school year!
What school lunch options are available?

For Elementary School students, in addition to bringing lunch from home, we also offer school lunch through our food vendor Bevaris. They have an app that will allow you to pre-order lunch for your child; there are a few options each day to choose from. You just need to place the order by 9 p.m. the night before. More info will be provided before school starts. Contact Jeanette Rodriguez at jrodriguez@k12.xrds.org for questions about the Elementary School lunch program.

Middle and Upper School students have a variety of food stations to choose from on campus. Parents can add money to their child’s school ID card, which students can then use as a “debit card.” Parents can use an app to track purchases and add more funds to the card. Students can also pay via cash, credit/debit card or ApplePay (for Upper School students only, as Middle School students are not allowed to have their phones during the school day). More info will be provided before school starts.
Are laptops required for students?

All Middle and Upper School students are required to bring a laptop computer to school to use for their classes. Read more information about laptop recommendations and tech-related FAQs here.

Elementary School students will use school laptops and computers during the day and should not bring their own device to school.