Apply to Grades K-5

List of 3 items.

• The Admission Process, Step-by-Step

  Step 1: Campus Tour

  The best way to experience Crossroads is to visit our campus and meet the people who make it special. During your tour, you’ll have the chance to witness students in action,connect with parent/guardian ambassadors, meet some of our wonderful student ambassadors, and hear from the dedicated teachers and administrators. You can schedule a tour through our inquiry form or your application portal after you have applied.

   

  Step 2: Application

  For the 2027-28 school year, children must be 5 years old by July 1, 2022 (born between May 1, 2021, and July 1, 2022) to be eligible for kindergarten. Please create an application portal account to begin your application. 

  
  Step 3: Family Conversation and Kindergarten Observation Visit
  

  We take great pride in getting to know each applicant and their family through a thoughtful conversation with parents/guardians, and we look forward to meeting your child. You can schedule a Family Conversation and your Kindergarten Observation Visit through your application portal after you have applied. 

   

  Step 4: Teacher Recommendation
  Another way we get to know each child is by requesting preschools and early childhood educators to provide us with an in-depth and thorough evaluation of our applicants. Please send the teacher recommendation form directly to your child’s current teacher through your application portal.

   

  If you are an international or out-of-state applicant and need to make a special arrangement, please contact us directly at 310-582-4109 or admission@xrds.org.

• Other Opportunities to Get to Know Us

  • Open House (November 7, 2026)
    Our Open House offers an introduction to the Crossroads community and educational experience. Parents and guardians will hear from students across all three divisions, engage with faculty and administrators, and learn about our progressive, student-centered approach to learning. Guests will also experience examples of classroom life across different disciplines and gain insight into how students are supported academically, socially and creatively.
  • Virtual Information Sessions
    Learn more from our admission team about Crossroads School’s philosophy and our admission process.
  • Conversation with our Head of School
    Join our Head of School for an engaging conversation where you can ask questions and hear about the past, present and future of Crossroads.
  • Crossroads Spotlight Events
    These interest-based events delve deeper into specific areas of our program. Join any that interest you!
  • Affordability Program Virtual Information Sessions
    Learn more about the Affordability Program that makes Crossroads more accessible to families.

• Creating a Kindergarten Class

  • Our kindergarten program is dynamic, engaging and fast-paced, with multiple transitions and a range of specialists for children to get to know. Based on research, experience and ongoing reflection, we have established an Age Cap and Cutoff policy.
  • While the program supports a range of developmental profiles, we look for children who are socially and emotionally ready to thrive in a busy classroom environment with many adults, peers and transitions throughout the day.
  • Our Admission Committee, composed of admission staff, elementary administrators and faculty, carefully reviews each application to understand a child’s strengths, areas for growth and readiness for our program, as well as alignment between the family and the School’s philosophy.
  • Consistent with Crossroads’ Statement of Philosophy, we are committed to building a community that reflects the racial, ethnic, geographic and socioeconomic diversity of Los Angeles, as well as a variety of family structures and beliefs.
  • While we give consideration to sibling, employee and alumni applicants, admission is not guaranteed. We seek to maintain a healthy balance between new and connected families in each incoming class.