Welcome to Crossroads!
Dear Students, Families, and Granite Falls School District Community,
Welcome to Crossroads and Open Doors Alternative Education! I am excited to serve as the Executive Director of Student Services overseeing our alternative education programs. As a longtime Granite Falls resident, educator, and parent, it is an honor to continue serving the community that has meant so much to my family.
Throughout my career, I have been committed to creating equitable opportunities for all students by strengthening instructional practices, expanding inclusive learning environments, supporting staff, and building systems that help every student succeed. I believe alternative education provides a unique opportunity to meet students where they are, remove barriers to learning, and create individualized pathways toward graduation, career readiness, and future success.
At Crossroads and Open Doors, we embrace the Granite Falls School District's vision of Every Student. Every Day. Future Ready. Our dedicated staff works collaboratively to provide rigorous, standards-aligned instruction, meaningful relationships, and the supports students need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We are committed to increasing student engagement, improving attendance, and ensuring every learner has access to a safe, welcoming, and inclusive school community.
Families are essential partners in this work. You can expect open communication, collaboration, and a team that is dedicated to supporting each student's individual goals. Whether through counseling services, special education supports, multilingual services, or connections to community resources, we are committed to helping every student succeed.
I encourage you to stay connected through school events, family communications, and our district website, and I invite you to reach out with questions or stop by to visit. I look forward to partnering with you as we support every student, every day, in becoming future ready
In Service,
Rachel E. Quarterman
Executive Director of Student Services
Crossroads and Open Doors Alternative Education
Early Learning Campus
Granite Falls School District
Ext. 4203
360-283-4312
rquarterman@gfalls.wednet.edu
About Our School
Mission Statement
"Crossroads encourages a desire for lifelong learning in a safe and supportive environment that prepares and empowers students academically, socially, and emotionally."
Crossroads is an internationally accredited high school that was started in 2005. Crossroads serves students in grades 10-12. With some 9th grade exceptions. We have 15 certificated and 10 support staff members that provide students a supportive learning environment designed for those that have not found success in a traditional high school setting. The school offers a full academic program in addition to special education, counseling services, dual credit classes, CTE courses, Sources of Strength, Voices of Youth, leadership and other clubs/programs. Students are still eligible to engage in athletic and other activity programs from their home school while attending Crossroads. In addition, students may elect to attend Running Start classes, Sno-Isle Skills Center, or the Workforce Development Center. Crossroads offers in-person and remote classes, which include the option for credit retrieval. For those who qualify, we also have an Open Doors program on campus.
Friday Attendance & Academic Support
At Crossroads High School, we are committed to ensuring every student stays on track to graduate. To support this goal, attendance is mandatory Monday through Friday for all students.
Fridays are structured to provide students with essential access to teachers for instruction, specific assignment help, tutoring, and opportunities to improve academic performance.
The Academic / Attendance Pass We recognize and reward academic consistency. The only exception to the Friday attendance rule is for students who have earned an Academic / Attendance Pass. To qualify for this incentive, a student must be:
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Proficiently passing all coursework.
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Maintaining regular attendance.
Students who do not hold a current pass and fail to attend on Fridays will be marked absent. Check-N-Connect Advisors will work with families regarding specific student status and requirements.
Remote Option
Crossroads will continue to offer a limited number of courses with a remote option where students and families work with a certificated teacher to develop a Written Student Learning Plan (WSLP) that includes credit bearing classes and a specific number of homework hours. Courses offered do not include a requirement for in-person instructional contact time. However, students will need to connect virtually once a week with their advisor (a certificated teacher) if they cannot connect in-person. Our remote teachers are also available to meet with students during office hours, Friday school and until 7:00 pm Tuesday nights. Instructional interaction between the teacher and student includes, but is not limited to: one on one assistance, review of assignments, assessment, testing, progress monitoring, and educational facilitation.
Reach Us
205 N Alder Ave.
Granite Falls, WA 98252
Phone: 360-283-4407