NEW RECORDINGS are on the website!
If you are a new family and were unable to attend the New Family Orientation, this year’s recording is on our website under Media. This is vital as you go into this year because it will give you important information on submitting grades and requirements specific to Crossroads.
If your 9th – 12th grade student and one parent were unable to come to the High School Orientation, the recording of the August 10th meeting is up on the website under Media. Please watch.
The recording for How To Homeschool Through High School is on the website as well. If you have a student in 8th or above and have not attended or watched this seminar, I highly encourage you to watch it. This seminar answers many of the questions you have or will have about teaching your student in the high school years.
CHURCH SCHOOL ENROLLMENT FORMS
You may need to complete a Church School Enrollment Form IF:
- Your family has moved from one school district to another during this past school year
- You are adding another school-age student to the Crossroads family
- You have a child who turned 6 years old this past school year
PREPARING FOR COLLEGE
Thursday, September 11, 1 p.m.
Community Presbyterian Church
Do you have a junior or senior homeschooled student looking to attend college, either a 2-year or a 4-year school? If this is your first student headed that way, then you may have questions and concerns. This workshop is Crossroads’ efforts to provide guidance counseling. We don’t consider ourselves experts, but we do have a few years of experience: with our own children, with Crossroads graduates, and time spent with admissions officers from local colleges. We’ll discuss the admissions process, financial aid, preparation, and skills, among other things. Bring your questions to ask! We schedule this workshop right before the two college fairs in the Birmingham area. See the information below about them. Check websites for any possible changes.
Contact the school office to let us know you plan to attend our Preparing for College meeting.
National College Fair
Sunday, September 7, 2025 from 1–4 PM
Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center
2100 Richard Arrington Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35203
Christian College Fair NACCAP
North American Coalition for Christian Admissions Professionals
Thursday, October 30, 2025
12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Westminster Oak Mountain
5080 Cahaba Valley Trace
Birmingham, Alabama, 35242
AP – Advanced Placement Testing | May 2026
Crossroads Christian School will again offer AP testing. If you have a student who wants to take an AP test, contact Karen Cunningham at records@crossroadschristian.us by October 24 and tell her what test(s) you want your student to take. Total cost for each AP test is $145; we are requiring a $45 deposit per test by October 24, 2025. Full payment will be required by April 2, 2026. Checks may be made out to Crossroads Christian School.
This year the testing is digital so your student will have to have a computer/ipad. There will be an app they will install and test questions they answer prior to exam day. This information is also readily available on the AP College Board site. We will be sending you more details about installing and testing the app well before test day. We provide testing only – you will need to take care of the classroom learning on your own or through a tutor. Also, please be aware that we will only be doing standard testing and will not do any accommodations.
Tests will be given at Crossroads Christian School, 825 Oak Blvd, Moody, AL. Test dates are May 4-8 and May 11-15. Specific dates and times, as well as other helpful information, can be found on the College Board AP site.
If you have any questions, contact Karen Cunningham at records@crossroadschristian.us or 205-640-2174
The Crossroads Yearbook is the perfect way to remember all the special moments of the 2025-2026 school year! Our dedicated yearbook team works hard to capture memories that you will treasure for years to come. Don’t miss out on this keepsake – order your yearbook today for just $45. Go to Cheddar Up and look for the Yearbook collection. Don’t wait!
WE NEED YOUR PHOTOS!
Our yearbook staff works hard all year to capture the memories of the 2025-2026 school year, but we can’t do it without you! We need your help to make this year’s yearbook the best it can be. As your students participate in school events, sports, fine arts, and other activities, take a moment to upload your favorite photos to the yearbook site under the Media tab. Share the best of the best from your camera roll—those fun, candid, and special moments that only you capture. Together, we can create a yearbook full of memories that every student will treasure for years to come!
We have a growing lending library at Crossroads. Feel free to “CHECK OUT” any of the materials you find. We have various titles, and it is worth a look. You will simply “CHECK OUT” the item by bringing it to the office. You will write your name and date checked out. When you return it to the office, you will write the date it was returned. Simple! All items will be marked with CRCS Lending Library – Not for Resale. If you have fairly current curriculum you would like to donate to the lending library, contact the office.
ACTIVITIES @ CRCS!
Well, we just had a “bash” at Shocco and now most of us are “back to school.” The Activities Team has umpteen activities for your students to enjoy. We also wish you a wonderful year of teaching and learning.
As always, if you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us via email, text, or phone. We are here for you, and we absolutely love doing what we do for the Crossroads Family.
Sallie Albus—Activities Director – (205) 863-9585
Courtney Wrenn—Schoolwide Events Coordinator – (205) 863-9931
Mary Beth Brown—Teen Events Coordinator – (205) 527-8394
Kristy Rosenow—Field Trip Coordinator – (205) 413-7336
Kaitlin Rich—Field Trip Coordinator – (205) 405-0243
Visit Cheddar Up for detailed information, registration, and deadlines for all activities.
Note the following guidelines/suggestions as you study the available activities and register via Cheddar Up.
- Find what activities fit your family.
- Follow the age and grade stipulations. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of your payment.
- Read all the notes on Cheddar Up. Some field trips require certain attire, a signed waiver, etc.
- Know that the Crossroads dress and behavior guidelines, as noted in the school handbook, also apply to field trips. Parents/guardians are responsible for their own children.
- Please know that we endeavor to locate enriching, educational, and enjoyable activities. However, we cannot always know from which perspective or philosophical background a topic may be presented. We encourage you to always discuss with your students what they have “learned.”
- Our preferred method of payment on Cheddar Up is e-check or credit card. However, if you choose to pay the school office by cash/check, you still must register via Cheddar Up. Payment must be received in the school office no later than two weeks prior to an event.
- Remember that fees will be added to each transaction as explained on Cheddar Up.
- Register by set deadlines.
- Cheddar Up purchases for activities and field trips are not transferable to other persons. Please do not advertise “tickets” on social media.
- Generally, CRCS does not issue refunds for activities and field trips.
FALL SEMESTER @ a Glance
September
5- Ballroom Resumes
10-Turkey Creek (Registration closed.)
12-Ballroom
13-Union Chapel Mine (Registration closed.)
19-Ballroom
24-Alabama Nature Center (Register by Sep. 3rd)
26-Ballroom
October
1-“Treble in the Library” – ASO (Registration closed.)
4-High School Dance (Register by Sep. 13th)
8-Itty-Bitty Baker (Register by Sep. 17th)
10-Ballroom
15-Vecchia Pizzeria (Register by Sep. 24th)
16-Sports Hall of Fame (Register by Sep. 25th)
17-Ballroom
23-“The City Mouse & the Country Mouse” @ BCT (Register by Oct. 2nd)
24-Ballroom
31-Ballroom
November
7-Ballroom
14-Ballroom
18-True Adventure Sports (Register by Oct. 28th)
December
4-Jr. High Christmas Party (Register by Nov. 13th)
4-High School Christmas Party (Register by Nov. 13th)
5-PreK/Elementary Christmas Party (Register by Nov. 14th)
11-“Narnia, the Musical” @ BCT (Register by Nov. 13th)
18-Alabama Ballet – “The Nutcracker” (Sold out.)
A SNEAK PEEK
April 2–Spring Formal 2026
PRESCHOOL & ELEMENTARY ACTIVITIES
REGISTER IN CHEDDAR UP!
Creek Adventure
@ Alabama Nature Center
3050 Lanark Road, Millbrook, AL 36054
Join us as we learn about Alabama’s amazing aquatic biodiversity while hiking through Still Creek. Explore the amazing critters that live in our own backyards!
Who: Preschoolers – 2nd Graders and parents/legal guardians
When: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $14.00 per child
Cookies & Ice Cream, Anyone?
@ CRCS
825 Oak Boulevard, Moody, AL 35004
As itty-bitty bakers, youngsters will learn how to measure, pour, and stir up some baked masterpieces. Each student will create their own bundle to take home. While the cookies bake, the children will take turns shaking up something sweet—ice cream in a bag!
Who: Preschoolers – 2nd Graders and parents/legal guardians
When: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $12.00 per participant
Time to “Toss the Dough”
@ VECCHIA PIZZERIA
610 Preserve Parkway, Hoover, AL 35226
Watch the flour fly as we learn from a chef how to create the pizzeria’s famed creations! We will enjoy a full cooking class and finish with a student-made pizza and tasty chocolate cannoli.
Who: 3rd – 6th Graders and parents/legal guardians
When: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $35.00 per participant
MacGyver Mania
@ CRCS with TRUE ADVENTURE SPORTS
825 Oak Boulevard, Moody, AL 35004
Like MacGyver, let’s practice some practical ingenuity by learning creative ways to repair, build, and create things. We will find fun solutions to problems and solve the impossible!
Who: Preschoolers – 6th Graders*
* Note the different times, per grade groups.
When: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
8:00 – 9:30 a.m. (PreK-2nd grade)
1:30 – 3:30 p.m. (3rd-6th grade)
Cost: $24.00 per child
Fellowship Fun at the Christmas Party
@ CPC GYM
Our preschool and elementary students will enjoy activity rotations as we remember the real meaning of Christmas and celebrate the birth of our risen Savior. This grand celebration draws us all to the significance of the season. We will conclude with a light lunch for the youngsters.
Who: Preschoolers – 5th Graders and parents/legal guardians
When: Friday, December 5, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $8 per student
TEEN ACTIVITIES
REGISTER IN CHEDDAR UP!
Wild, Wild West Dance
@ THE BARNYARD (a.k.a. CPC GYM)
Yeehaw, partner! Saddle up as we kick off the first high school dance of the year, cowboy-style.
Dress in your best boot-scootin’ boogie attire (but remember the CRCS dress code!) as we barn dance the night away. You don’t want to miss it!
Who: 9th – 12th Graders
When: Saturday, October 4, 2025
6:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $15 per student
Sports . . . Always in Season
@ THE ALABAMA SPORTS HALL OF FAME
2150 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N., Birmingham, AL
The Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, located in the Uptown District of Birmingham, houses over 6,000 pieces of sports memorabilia. The ASHOF Museum is one of the largest sports halls of fame in the nation with memorabilia from each inductee, dating back to the first induction class in 1969.
An ASHOF staff member will relate the history of the Hall of Fame prior to leading participants in a guided scavenger hunt of the three-story, 33,000 square-foot facility. Students will learn firsthand about the rich sports heritage of Alabama as well as the qualities that make someone a Hall of Famer. The emphasis will be on discipline, determination, and character in hopes of inspiring Alabama’s youth to succeed on the field and in the classroom.
Who: 7th – 8th Graders and parents/legal guardians
When: Thursday, October 16, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (approximately)
Cost: $1.00 per person
MacGyver Mania
@ CRCS with TRUE ADVENTURE SPORTS
825 Oak Boulevard, Moody, AL 35004
Like MacGyver, let’s practice some practical ingenuity by learning creative ways to repair, build, and create things. We will find fun solutions to problems and solve the impossible!
Who: 7th – 12th Graders
When: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
9:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Cost: $24.00 per student
Pancakes and Pajamas Christmas Party – Junior High
@ CPC GYM
Wear your favorite Christmas pajamas and join us for a Pancakes and PJs Christmas Party! Enjoy a festive pancake bar, holiday crafts, and fun games as you share the joy of the birth of our Savior with your friends.
Who: 6th – 8th Graders
When: Thursday, December 4, 2025
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $12 per student
Pancakes and Pajamas Christmas Party – High School
@ CPC GYM
Wear your favorite Christmas pajamas and join us for a Pancakes and PJs Christmas Party! Enjoy a festive pancake bar, holiday crafts, and fun games as you share the joy of the birth of our Savior with your friends.
Who: 9th – 12th Graders
When: Thursday, December 4, 2025
7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $12 per student
Birmingham Children’s Theater
REGISTER IN CHEDDAR UP!
Wee Folks: “The City Mouse & the Country Mouse”
October 23, 2025
9:30 a.m.
Ages 4-8
$11/child; $14/adult
MainStage: “Narnia, the Musical”
December 11, 2025
10:00 a.m.
Ages 6 and older
$14/child; $20/adult
Samford University Theater for Youth
The Lightning Thief – A Percy Jackson Musical – Theater for Young Audiences
Grades 4th – 12th
Thursday, October 2 at 9:30 – 70 minutes long
Samford University – Harrison Theater
Deadline Extended till September 3.
As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can’t control, a destiny he doesn’t want, and a mythology textbook’s worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus’s master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he has to find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the thief. He must travel to the Underworld and back; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and come to terms with the father who abandoned him. This thrilling musical with an original rock score is adapted from the best-selling book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan.
Ballroom Dance Class
@ CPC GYM
Ballroom dancing not only teaches the skill of dancing but also etiquette. It helps promote confidence and self-esteem. It builds coordination, grace, poise, and good posture. And, of course, dancing is great exercise. Our lead instructor, Chris Bailey, has an exemplary record of teaching and performing. So, with all these positives, come “cut a rug” with your friends!
Who: 9th – 12th Grade CRCS Students who are at least 14 years old
When: Most Fridays (see dates below)
1:30 – 2:40 p.m.
Cost: $15 yearly registration fee per student AND $5 per lesson
- The yearly registration fee may be paid in Cheddar Up, or at the first lesson.*
- There are TWO payment methods available for weekly lessons:
- Details for the “full semester payment “option are in Cheddar Up.
- The other option is to pay $5 CASH each week at the beginning of dance class.
- Regardless of the chosen payment method, ALL students must visit the check-in table weekly to get their registration stickers.
Schedule (subject to change):
September 5, 12, 19, 26
October 10, 17, 24, 31*
November 7, 14
*Seniors will vote for the winter dance theme.
Hey homeschool moms! We would love for you to join us for a fun and relaxing Mom’s Night Out—special evenings planned just for you! It’s the perfect chance to step away from the daily routine, enjoy some sweet fellowship, meet other moms on the same journey, and be encouraged. Whether you’re new to homeschooling or have been at it for years, we all need a little time to laugh, connect, and recharge. We can’t wait to see you there!
Mystery Dinner
Tuesday, September 16
6 – 9 p.m.
Cost $20 Dinner and Entertainment
CPC Gym
Sign up on Cheddar Up
Join your fellow homeschool moms for a well-deserved night of mystery, laughter, and good food. Solve a crime, make some new friends, and enjoy grown-up conversation that doesn’t involve phonics or fractions. RSVP is required so that everyone can be given a “Role” to play for the night. You’ll be assigned a character and given all you need to know to be prepared for the mystery fun ahead of time! No guesswork needed and all the planning will be taken care of for you!
Contact Jenny Bartz for questions. office@crossroadschristiain.us
Pottery
October 28, Tuesday
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Max 12 – Cost $40
Sign up on Cheddar Up once details are complete
Join us as Debby Simmons leads us in making a treasured piece of pottery. We are still planning this one. We will either do a nativity or mug. If you have already done the nativity, you will do an angel and animal to go with your nativity. Details TBD.
Ornament Exchange
December 2, Tuesday
Sign Up Genius- No cost
Join us for a fun and festive Christmas Ornament Exchange just for homeschool moms! Sign up, bring a snack to share and an ornament to exchange and let’s enjoy a sweet time of fellowship and encouragement as we head into the busy Christmas season. It’s so easy to get caught up in the hustle, but let’s remind each other to slow down and keep our hearts focused on the true reason we celebrate—Jesus Christ. We hope you’ll join us for laughter, connection, and a little sparkle of Christmas joy!
Check out the Fine Arts activities going on this first half of the 2025-2026 school year.
Lower Elementary Play – Grades 1-3
November 7, 2025
Details in October Newsletter
Upper Elementary Play – Grades 4-6
November 14-15, 2025
Details in the October Newsletter
Jr High and Sr High Plays (Spring 2026)
The October Newsletter will list the titles and audition information for the Jr High and Sr High plays. We hoped to have exact dates for you by now, but those are still being confirmed with our venues.
A note about High School play rotations. We traditionally have rotated between straight plays and musicals for several reasons. When we saw the need to permanently divide Jr High and Sr High a few years ago, we dealt with the rotation issue the best we could at the time. As we have continued to evaluate all the various parts that go into performances, including how the current rotation affects incoming students, the following plan will be implemented.
2025-26 School Year: Jr High – Musical / Sr High – Straight Play
2026-27 School Year: Jr High – Straight Play / Sr High – Musical
2027-28 School Year: Jr High – Musical AND Sr High – Musical
Jr High and Sr High will be on the same rotation starting in 2027-28 and moving forward. This will give all high schoolers 3 plays and 3 musicals, but gives the current upper classmen time to work through their rotation as anticipated.
Jr. High Chamber Choir
7th and 8th graders!
Come join Ms. Jennifer Day and Ms. Jessica Lloyd in Chamber Choir! What is Chamber Choir? A chamber choir is simply a small or medium-sized choir of roughly 8 to 40 singers. Choir practice will be held in the back building each Friday beginning on September 5th from 1:30 p.m.- 2:40 pm, with a joint concert on November 21st with the Senior High Choir at Eden Westside at 6:30pm.
There are no auditions and no max on participants, but this group is only for 7th and 8th graders.
A choir fee of $25 per family is required and includes all printed music, binders, and licensing fees. Registration will be on Cheddar Up.
We hope you’ll join us! Stop by the Fine Arts table at the August 9th faculty meeting for more information.
High School Choir
Teen Choir
9th – 12 Graders
It’s time for High School Choir!
High school choir is open to students of all musical abilities in grades 9 to 12. There is no audition or maximum number for participation. All are welcome to sing with us! We will meet in the sanctuary from 2:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. on Fridays. Our first meeting will be on September 5th, and we will meet each Friday until our Fall Concert Friday, November 21 at Eden Westside at 6:30 p.m.
Choir members will be exposed to vocal technique, harmonizing/part singing, general musicianship, music history, hymns, modern worship and will learn how to work well inside a team. A typical practice for us begins with vocal warm-ups, a vocal technique lesson, and then we dive into our music. We end with a fun song for all of us to sing, and we strive to make every minute in choir productive but fun!
A choir fee of $25 per family is required and includes all printed music, binders, and licensing fees. We hope you’ll join us!
Registration will be on Cheddar Up.
CO-OP
Co-op Calendar
9/5 First day of Friday co-op
9/11 First day of Thursday co-op
11/14 Last day of Friday co-op
11/20 Last day of Thursday co-op
11/21 Co-op showcase
Registration for the fall semester of co-op is closed. We are looking forward to classes beginning the first week of September!
Upper Room
Friday, September 5, 2025 (First Friday for most months)
12-1:30 p.m.
7th – 12 Grade
Meet in the gym at noon for fellowship as we have lunch together. Then we will transition into a time of study and prayer. It is a great time to connect with others, learn and lift each other up in prayer.
CRCS will facilitate the lunch. To do that, we need help. There will be a FB event with the menu and parents will sign up to bring food. That is usually posted the week before each event. We also will need volunteers to help with the set-up, serving of the food, and clean up. If you can volunteer, please contact the office or reply on the FB post when it is created. We can NOT do it without you.
KEY CLUB
The 2025-2026 Key Club officers are gearing up to make this year one full of service, leadership, and fun! We want this to be the year you look back on and say, “Wow, I am so glad I joined Key Club!”
Exciting news! We raised over $1,000 for Children’s Hospital from t-shirt proceeds. This surpassed our goal by hundreds!
You may have seen us at the August faculty meeting, not only at our table but also in our skit! We hope you got a laugh and a little taste of what Key Club is all about: teamwork, creativity, and service with a smile.
Our first club meeting will be September 12th at 12:30 p.m. in the Crossroads Gym.
We cannot wait to see our returning members AND meet new ones! Especially incoming freshmen and new Crossroads students! At the first meeting, expect important announcements, info on grade rep elections, officer introductions, chances to meet new friends, and more. You won’t wanna miss it!
PLEASE NOTE:
For this first meeting only, we ask that each student have a parent/guardian with them for the first few minutes. Super-important info will be shared to help both students and parents understand Key Club, its structure, and its mission.
If you are interested in running for Grade Rep, please contact Sallie Albus (contact info listed below) by Friday, September 19th. Check the Key Club Instagram and Facebook for more info regarding elections.
Also, it’s not too late to sign up for Key Club!
- You can download the application, register, and pay in Cheddar Up.
OR
- Just show up at the first meeting, fill out the application, pay the fee, and you’re in!
- $60 with a t-shirt option
- $85 with a hoodie or sweatshirt option
If you have any questions or need more info, please contact us! We look forward to seeing you at our first meeting!
Catherine Clyde, Student Editor
(205) 493-0160
catclyde36@gmail.com
Juniper Self, Key Club President
(205) 200-3258
juniperclaireself@gmail.com
Sallie Albus, Faculty Advisor
(205) 863-9585
smalbus7@gmail.com
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
September
12 – Key Club Meeting
24 – See You @ the Pole, 8:00-9:30 a.m.
26 – Key Club Meeting & Grade Rep Elections (must be present to run for office)
October
1– Committee Sign-up Deadlines
10 – Key Club Meeting
24 – Key Club Meeting
November
14 – Key Club Meeting
December
5 – Elementary Christmas Party (serving)
12– Key Club Christmas party
Are you a 6th – 8th grader that would love to participate in projects and fundraisers that benefit your community and school? Then Builders Club might be the place for you! Builders Club is the largest service organization for middle school and junior high students, with more than 45,000 members worldwide. Members learn to work together and develop servant-leader skills as they serve their school and community. We have some exciting things planned for this year and can’t wait for you to be a part of it!
Builders Club meets on the second Friday of each month during the school year at Crossroads. Our first meeting of the year will be held on September 12th at 12:30 pm on the second floor of the gym building at Crossroads.
If you missed the sign-ups at the faculty meeting you are still welcome to join. The fee is $35 to sign up and includes a club t shirt.
Please email Jessica Guyton at guytonhomeschool2023@gmail.com or text at 205-505-9149 if you have any questions.
Eta Sigma Alpha Honor Society
Eta Sigma Alpha is the first honor society established exclusively for homeschooled students in Grades 9-12. The purpose of Eta Sigma Alpha National Home School Honor Society is to recognize and encourage scholarship among homeschool students, while creating an energetic environment in which to forge relationships. The Sigma Zeta Chapter at Crossroads incorporates social, scholastic, and service aspects into our organization, staying active with fun game night hangouts and service projects planned for each semester. A candidate for membership must meet all of the requirements set forth at etasigmaalpha.com/membership as well as requirements described on the local chapter application. The most typical test used for admission is the ACT; the required score is a 26 or greater. More pathways are outlined on the website.
Our new officers are Tucker Brown (president) and William Rea (VP)
Come visit us at the information table at the first faculty meeting. Our first meeting for the year will be on September 18 at 1 pm.
Please contact Mary Beth Brown (hoganma23@gmail.com) with any questions or for more information.
Mary Beth Brown
205-527-8394
Yearbook
Students in grades 9-12
Yearbook is a great choice as an activity this year! Why? The reasons are many but just to highlight a few:
- Learn skills by working together in a group.
- Learn about the new Canva program used by Herff Jones to produce a fantastic yearbook.
- Learn and use leadership skills
- Have opportunities to use photography skills.
- Have FUN!
Requirements:
Must be in grades 9-12
Must be able to attend monthly meetings on the 3rd Friday of each month from 12:30-1:30.
Must have a laptop that they can bring to each meeting. We have found that without a laptop (not a tablet), there is not much you can do at the meetings.
1st meeting Friday, September 19, 2025 / 12:30-1:30 CRCS back building.
Sign up at the faculty meeting or contact the yearbook advisors:
Advisors: Jenny Bartz or Trenity Whitfield
4-H Club
2nd Tuesday of the Month (Note Change from 1st Tuesday)
1 – 2 p.m.
September 9, October 14, November 11, January 13, February 10, March 10, and April 14.
This year we are offering a variety of learning experiences such as leadership, career exploration, healthy living, STEM, financial literacy, and teamwork! Youth will be able to build skills in a variety of areas and have the opportunity to showcase their acquired skills in contests and competitions. Older 4-H members will also have options of attending summer camp, joining our youth leadership council, attending leadership conferences, and more!
Robotics
Attention all 6th-12th graders! It’s not too late to join the 2025 CRCS Robotics Team!
Meeting Times (Parents are welcome to stay but not required)
- Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00–8:00 PM
- Saturdays, 8:30 AM–12:30 PM
- First official meeting: Tuesday, August 26 at 6:00 PM
Location
Mt. Calvary Presbyterian Church
9392 Cedar Mountain Rd, Pinson, AL 35126
Cost
$30 per student ($50 family cap)
Questions?
Contact James Stanley at js091501@gmail.com or Leigh McKibben at leigh@mediamerge.com.
East Central Patriots
East Central Homeschool Organized Sports provides opportunities for homeschooled kids to participate in a variety of sports in a Christian atmosphere! Some of our sports have a firm foundation with longstanding success, while startup programs are constantly changing the climate here at East Central. Excitement is at an all-time high! East Central provides excellent instruction and competition to over 200 junior and senior high school athletes.
East Central is affiliated with the ACSC – Alabama Christian Sports Conference. For more information about the Conference, required forms, and a calendar of important events, visit their website. https://www.eastcentralpatriots.com/
East Central is a non-profit corporation exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Join us today! Need more information? Be sure to contact us. We are here to serve the Crossroads Community! For more information contact Dan Jett – Athletic Director 205-746-5917
Contact Information:
Feel free to contact us at the email addresses below, depending on the concern.
Office: office@crossroadschristian.us (General Communications)
Records: records@crossroadschristian.us (Records, Grades, Transcripts, etc.)
Accounting: accounting@crossroadschristian.us (Financial)
OFFICE HOURS: Crossroads office has regular office hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 am to 3 pm. Call and leave a message, and we’ll return your phone call. E-mail is always a good way to get in touch with us, almost any time!
TUITION: All Crossroads families will receive a monthly email reminder (through QuickBooks Online) on the last day of each month about next month’s tuition. It is due by the 15th of each month. There is a link through the QuickBooks e-mail to pay tuition from your bank to the Crossroads bank and you can pay for more than one month at a time. School year 2025-26 began on June 1, 2025 for Returning Families. Tuition for New Families who joined over the summer begins in August. You always have the option of paying by cash or check at faculty meetings or in the office. And you can mail checks also. We do not accept credit cards. If you believe there is a discrepancy, please contact the office so we can verify. If you are not receiving the QuickBooks e-mail, please let us know that also.
TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS: If you need a transcript for any reason, the first step is to go to our website, and under records, fill out the transcript request form. Lori Booth, our registrar, will send your transcript where you have requested. She will also contact you if she has any questions. Feel free to contact her with any questions you may have as well. If we have to prepare a transcript from scratch, it may take up to two weeks to produce it, depending on work volume. So don’t wait until the last minute to make that transcript request, and remember we need your up-to-date records before we can do it!
WORK PERMITS: Under the current state law, work permits are no longer required for your teenager. If a 14YO or 15YO is working, he or she must provide an Eligibility to Work form to employers, which can be obtained from the Crossroads office. Students 16 years or older do not need anything from the school. For more information, check the Child Labor Law .
DRIVERS PERMIT and DRIVERS LICENSE: If your student plans to take the driver’s permit or driver’s license test, the student must provide proof of school enrollment. Contact the school office for a ALEA form 1-93 enrollment/exclusion form. Or, call and request that we mail it to you. These forms will also be available at faculty meetings.