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About Our School

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Vision

Our Vision for Crosswinds Accelerated High School is to be a campus in which a student's race, economic situation, language, or previous experiences do not predict or determine their future outcomes. 

Mission

Our mission is to nurture, mentor, and educate all students, especially those who have struggled in a traditional high school setting, in order to ensure their personal growth and success.

About Our School

Crosswinds Accelerated High School is a School of Choice offering accelerated instructional opportunities while meeting the needs of a diverse student population. The school day is comprised of three distinct sessions that provide flexible scheduling opportunities for students. Crosswinds is currently in its seventh year as a Grand Prairie School of Choice.

Crosswinds Accelerated High School provides a barrier-free learning environment where students have the opportunity to be successful in attaining a high school diploma as defined by the Texas State Board of Education through innovative and technology-driven curricula.

  • Three distinct attendance sessions (Morning, Afternoon, and Evening)
  • Individualized instruction
  • Small campus size
  • Safe learning environment
  • Technology programs that extend the instructional day
  • Dual-credit opportunities
  • GPISD student and employee Child Learning Center
  • Handprints on Hearts mentoring program
  • Community service-oriented campus (Adopt-A-Street trash cleanup, Salvation Army, Brighter Tomorrows, Food Drive, etc.)
  • Many graduates of Crosswinds attend college
  • Students are partners with GPISD Special Olympics
  • Graduates of Crosswinds serve in our Nation’s military:
  • Army, Marines, Air Force, and National Guard
  • Eco Challenge Team

School Hours

Morning Session: 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Afternoon Session: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Bell Schedule

AM Session

1st Period

7:35am-8:20am

2nd Period

8:25am-9:10am

3rd Period

9:15am-10:00am

Advisory/PACK

10:05am-10:35am

4th Period

10:40am-11:25am

Lunch/Session Break - 11:30am-12:00pm

PM Session

5th Period

12:05pm-12:50pm

6th Period

12:55pm-1:40pm

7th Period

1:45pm-2:30pm

Advisory/PACK

2:35pm-3:05pm

8th Period

3:10pm-3:55pm