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Founded in 1862, Saint Francis Xavier School is an accredited Catholic school that serves students in pre-kindergarten through grade eight. The school offers sports opportunities in cross-country, baseball and basketball. It also has a home-school association that supports school through fundraising events. Saint Francis Xavier School offers a variety of after-school programs that include activities, such as interschool sports, games, arts and crafts and special projects. The school provides art, music, computer technology, foreign language, drama, physical education, orchestra and woodworking programs. In addition, it offers food items, including meatballs, mashed potatoes, green beans, fruits and peaches. Saint Francis Xavier School is located in Winooski, Vt.

Founded in 1991, Crossroads Academy is a co-educational school that serves students in kindergarten through grade eight. The academy s academic curriculum includes classes in music, visual and performing arts, physical education and foreign languages. Its facility features a gymnasium, auditorium and library, as well as art and music rooms. Crossroads Academy provides drama class that includes sessions related to vocal techniques, concentration, characterization skills, theater terminology, theater history, acting styles, stage and spatial awareness, critical thinking, observation, and auditioning skills. It also offers classes in the areas of improvisation, theater games and exercises, skits, monologues, open discussions, and self and peer analysis. Its programs include academic, biblical and civics literacy and students to contribute fully to intellectual, cultural and democratic life. Crossroads Academy is located in Lyme, N.H.