Dear Principal,
We know your job is one of the most important and demanding roles in your community. As leaders with Cru, a faith-based student organization, we want to support your school in a way that is respectful, helpful, and fully aligned with your policies and values.
Cru has been working with high school students since 1969, helping teenagers grow in character, leadership, and purpose. We’ve learned over the years that students thrive when they have consistent, caring adults in their lives—something your staff works tirelessly to provide. We want to complement that effort, not compete with it. We come alongside schools by equipping student-led clubs, serving where there are needs, and building safe relationships that encourage positive development.
Research backs this up. According to the Search Institute, “nothing—nothing—has more impact in the life of a child than positive relationships.” Cru is committed to creating those relationships through our presence on campus, always under the supervision of school administration and in cooperation with a teacher sponsor or staff liaison.
In most of our locations, Cru is an official school club led by students and supported by teacher sponsors. We recognize your responsibility to protect and guide the students under your care, and we work within your guidelines to ensure all activity is appropriate and beneficial.
Our program provides support for students to meet—either on or off campus—in large groups or small groups, to grow in leadership development and in their faith. These environments give students a place to belong, discuss real-life challenges, and encourage one another to make positive choices.
Nothing shapes a student more than a caring relationship—and that’s where Cru shows up.
Here are just a few ways Cru has supported schools around the country:
- Hosting student leadership workshops in partnership with student government
- Facilitating student mentor groups using The Priceless Project curriculum (developed for public schools)
- Organizing family-friendly community events that bring people together in positive ways
We believe every student should have at least one place on campus where they feel seen, safe, and valued. As Principal Michael Halt of Estancia High School shared:
“It’s important that every student have one place that they can turn to. To feel safe. To know that they belong and to feel valued. For a lot of students, it’s our sports programs. For others, it’s some of our extracurricular programs, such as band or drama. And for a large number of students here at Estancia, it’s Cru.”
Thank you for the work you do to lead your school. We would love to be one of the many supports you can count on to care for students well.
Sincerely,
The Cru Team
Next Step
If you're a leader at your school, we'd love to meet with you. CLICK HERE to see if Cru is in your area.
If you are a student or adult wanting to start Cru at your campus, set up an appointment with your principal to talk about it. Check out our How to talk with a Principal article.
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