What is Crossroads?

The Crossroads Program at Marin Academy is a year-round academic support and enrichment program for middle school students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade who attend Davidson and Venetia Valley Middle Schools.

Crossroads was started at MA in 2001 as a way to address issues of educational equity and the opportunity gap in the San Rafael community. We work in partnership with Davidson and Venetia Valley Middle Schools and with Crossroads families to expand opportunities for students, many of whom will be the first generation in their families to attend college.

In partnership with the middle schools, Crossroads identifies motivated 6th-grade students and works with them over the course of three years. During this time, the program aims to: reinforce academic skills; build self-confidence; develop aspirations for college and careers; and promote leadership, integrity, and a love of learning. Each year, the program includes an intensive 5-week summer program that is offered on the Marin Academy campus in partnership with Aim High.