Our Vision
“Where every student experiences the joy of successfully meeting his or her true potential.
Our Mission
"Kennedy C. Crossan School Mission Statement
We believe that all students can learn at high levels. We will take advantage of every opportunity to insure that our students achieve the goals and objectives of the School District of Philadelphia's Core Curriculum and meet or exceed grade level academic performance.
We will work in partnership with parents, community, students, teachers, and administrators, to create a motivating climate, which fosters creativity, excellence and character development. We are dedicated to the world of learning where each student can experience joy in achieving true success.
Shared Values
At the Kennedy Crossan Elementary School we believe and share the following values:
- We believe that all students can learn at high levels
- We believe we are a school family with high expectations for all students, teachers and staff members.
- We believe every Child can be successful and all growth must be celebrated.
- We believe we are all positive role models for life long learning and character development.
- We believe literacy is the foundation for life long success.
- We believe in order for students to become lifelong learners, we must develop skills that are cultivated through the School District of Philadelphia and Crossan School, and are reinforced throughout the grades.
- We believe we must empower students with a voice and give them responsibility in their own educational process.
- We believe children should experience maximum growth academically, socially, and physically in a safe and nurturing environment.
- We believe children must be taught to communicate effectively with their peers and adults through available resources.
- We believe in continuous professional development for all staff members.
- We believe in respecting and communicating with our neighborhood community.
- We believe a good School Climate fosters diversity including race, religion, learning styles, cultures and genders.
School History
Crossan School History
The elementary school was named after its founder, Mr. Kennedy Crossan. During a time of great need in the community, Mr. Crossan built a two story school building and donated it to the neighborhood. Kennedy Crossan was a self-made man, who worked his way across America, eventually returning to Philadelphia at the age of 21. He formed a company that built railroads and the Million Dollar Pier in Atlantic City. Profits from this company were set aside to build what became Kennedy Crossan Elementary School.
