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North Cross School, located in Roanoke, Virginia and serving families in Southwest Virginia is a private, independent college-preparatory, day and boarding school grounded in a strong liberal arts and science curriculum combined with exceptional co-curricular art and athletic programs.
Biology, Caculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Comparative Government and Politics, Computer Science A, Computer Science Principles, English Literature and Composition, French Language and Culture, Human Geography, Latin, Physics 1, Spanish Language and Culture, Spanish Literature and Culture, Statistics, Studio Art 2-D, United States History, World History
North Cross\' tuition varies per grade. The cost listed above is for the Upper School day program. North Cross uses an indexed tuition model called Tailored Tuition. Find out more at www.northcross.org
Summer Program Cost
$205
Summer Program Cost Notes
The cost listed above is for an average weekly day camp for kids ages 4-11. Athletic camps average $150/week. Visit: www.northcross.org for more information.
Club or Organization: American Red Cross Club, Chess Club, Coding Club, Environmental Club, Math Club, Model UN Club, Robotics Team, Save the Next Girl, Student Council Association, Tutoring Club, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs: Guitar Club, International Thespian Society
Recreational Athletic Programs: Cycling Club, Ski Club
School Notes
For over 75 years, North Cross School has been Roanoke's
premiere independent, nonsectarian, college-preparatory school that
serves children from early childhood through twelfth
grade.North Cross's mission is to provide a rigorous academic
curriculum, competitive with the best college-preparatory schools
in the Commonwealth of Virginia. While we explicitly recognize the
importance of intellectual development and academic achievement, we
also strive to promote personal integrity, empathy, and
responsibility to self and community. Through this, our graduates
will act as leaders in the local and global communities, persons of
intellectual and moral courage, and scholars in the service of
others.The program, from early childhood starting at age 3 through
twelfth grade, offers a challenging curriculum instructed by
imaginative, supportive and engaging faculty. The school offers a
STEM Certificate to seniors who have met the criteria upon
graduation, and a Global Studies diploma that encourages diverse
perspectives through travel, classwork and service.
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
Will Dichtel ’96 - MacArthur Fellow, Guggenheim Fellow, Northwestern University chemist who helped pioneer the development of porous polymers known as covalent organic frameworks.
Liza Mundy ’78 - New York Times Best selling biographer of Michelle Obama, her most recent book "Code Girls: The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II is a national best-seller.
North Cross School's tuition is approximately $21,425 for private students and $205 for summer students.
What schools are North Cross School often compared to?
North Cross School is often viewed alongside schools like Roanoke Catholic School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of North Cross School?
The acceptance rate of North Cross School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
Who are famous alumni from North Cross School?
North Cross School famous alumni include: Will Dichtel ’96 and Liza Mundy ’78.
Does North Cross School offer a summer program?
Yes, North Cross School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does North Cross School offer?
North Cross School offers 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Winter Track. North Cross School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for most sports offered.
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