Administration Building 5225 W. Vliet Street P.O. Box 2181 Milwaukee, WI 53201-2181 Phone (414) 475-8140 Fax (414) 475-8471 MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Diversified Community Schools
ALTERNATIVE
&
PARTNERSHIP
SCHOOL PROGRAMS
2009-2010
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 4
MPS
Partnership Schools
Assata Alternative High School...................................................................................................... 5
Cornerstone Achievement Academy.............................................................................................. 5
El Puente High School................................................................................................................... 5
Fritsche LEAP* (Local Education
Acceleration Program).............................................................. 5
Grandview High School (Seeds of Health)..................................................................................... 5
Loyola Academy (Council for Spanish
Speaking).......................................................................... 6
Milwaukee Area Technical College................................................................................................ 6
NOVA (Northwest Opportunities Vocational
Academy)................................................................. 6
Shalom High School...................................................................................................................... 6
Silver Spring Neighborhood Academy.......................................................................................... 6
Spotted Eagle High School............................................................................................................ 7
MPS Alternative Schools
Kilmer South*............................................................................................................................... 7
Lady Pitts School Age Parent Center*............................................................................................ 7
Project STAY*............................................................................................................................... 8
Project STAY Senior Institute*...................................................................................................... 8
Project STAY School to Work*..................................................................................................... 8
Adjudicated Youth Program
Lad Lake, Inc./Ultra....................................................................................................................... 9
Milwaukee County Youth Education Center*................................................................................ 9
Project Excel.................................................................................................................................. 9
St. Charles Intensive Day Treatment............................................................................................... 9
Transition Success Center............................................................................................................... 9
On Line Learning
Transition High School*.............................................................................................................. 10
Contracted Special Education
St. Charles Education Center........................................................................................................ 10
TABLE OF CONTENTS (ConÕt)
Behavioral Reassignment
Banner......................................................................................................................................... 10
Career Youth Development.......................................................................................................... 11
St. Charles Behavioral Reassignment............................................................................................ 11
Satori........................................................................................................................................... 11
Southeastern Alternative School................................................................................................... 11
Synergy/Lad Lake, Inc................................................................................................................ 11
Project Direct Graduation
Alliance*ÉÉ.............................................................................................................................. 12
Bay View*................................................................................................................................... 12
Bradley Trade & Technical High
School*.................................................................................... 12
Burroughs Middle School: The Burroughs Twilight School*...................................................... 12
Community High School: Lighthouse Program*......................................................................... 13
Custer High School: Night School*ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ........ 13
Hamilton High School: Lighted School House*.......................................................................... 13
Kilmer*............................................................................................................................... 13
Madison Academic Campus: Knights of Excellence*.................................................................. 13
North Complex*.......................................................................................................................... 14
Northwest Secondary H.S*.......................................................................................................... 14
Pulaski*....................................................................................................................................... 14
Reagan*....................................................................................................................................... 14
Riverside University High School: Individualized Learning Center*................................... 14
South Division: Extended Day Program*............................................................................ 15
Vincent*...................................................................................................................................... 15
Washington H.S. Expeditionary Learning*.................................................................................. 15
W.E.B. DuBois*É....................................................................................................................... 15
GED-O2 Program...................................................................................................................... 16
Appendix
Telephone Numbers..................................................................................................................... 17
*MPS Sites
09/10 Directory
Alternative and Partnership schools.doc
Introduction
Since
1986, in accordance with state law, the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) have
been offering alternative school options to parents of students considered
at-risk of not completing high school.
Alternative schools include those operated by the Milwaukee Public Schools
as well as schools run by community based agencies in partnership and under
contract with MPS.
Eligibility for MPS Alternative and MPS Community Based Agency
Partnership Schools is based on meeting the statutory definition of a child at
risk of not graduating from high school, individual program criteria,
permission of the parent or guardian and seat availability.
DEFINITION
OF AT RISK OF NOT GRADUATING FROM HIGH SCHOOL
A
student in grades 5 to 12 qualifies as at risk if they are a dropout or meets
two or more of the following criteria:
1. One
or more years behind their age group in the number of credits attained
2. Two or more years behind their age
group in basic skill levels (reading or mathematics)
3. Habitual
truants, as defined in 118.16(1)(a)
4. Parents
5. Adjudicated delinquents
6. Eighth grade pupils whose score in
each subject area on the examination administered under 118.30(lm)(am) 1. was
below the basic level, 8th grade pupils who failed the examination
under 118.30(lm)(am) 2., or 8th grade pupils who failed to be
promoted to the 9th grade
ÒDropoutÓ
means a child who ceased to attend school, does not attend a public or private
school, technical college or home-based private educational program on a
full-time basis, has not graduated from high school and does not have an
acceptable excuse under s. 118.15 (1) (b) to (d) or (3).
ÒHabitual
truantÓ means a pupil who is absent from school without an acceptable excuse
for part or all of 5 or more days on which school is held during a school
semester.
For additional
information, call the individual schools listed in this booklet.
MPS Partnership
Schools
|
Program Location |
Program Description |
Student Eligibility |
|
Assata 2023
W Wisconsin Avenue Intake/Contact
Person(s): 345-6113 345-9893-Fax Carlotta
Pritchett Mail
Drop: MACL Site
# 418 Gr. 9-12 Cap:
104 At Risk ♦ 15 COS |
AssataÕs approach implements strategies that
empower students through self-esteem, self-reliance, increased knowledge and
appreciation for African-American culture in todayÕs society. |
The Assata at risk program is open to any
student between the ages of 15 and 18 in grades 9-12 who is identified as a
child at risk. Parent permission
is required for enrollment. Behavioral Reassignment students are assigned
through the Division of Student Services. Assata also offers the GED Option 2 program. |
|
Cornerstone
Achievement Acad. 3040
West Capitol Drive Intake/Contact
Person(s): 442-4422 442-2933-Fax Robyn
Rhodes (Acting) Mail
Drop: Clark Street Site
# 415 Gr. 9-12 Cap: 99 |
Cornerstone Achievement Academy,
IncorporatedÕs mission is to continue to establish nigh standards that will
enhance each studentÕs ability to think rationally, analytically, and
creatively. Our dedicated staff
is committed to helping students raise the quality of their lives through a
wide variety of curricular activities.
Additionally, exposure to positive role models within the schoolÕs
culture is a key element of our mission. The teaching will be adolescent-centered and
research-driven. Class sizes
will remain small so that each student is guaranteed maximum attention. As a result, students will be better
prepared to enter society as confident, competent, and well-rounded citizens. |
Open to Òat risk,Ó MPS high school students and
those interested in occupa-tional/technical, classroom-related course work. |
|
El
Puente 611
West National Avenue Intake/Contact
Person(s): 672-1237 672-1408-Fax Lynn
Klipstine and John
Surges Mail
Drop: Bradley Tech Site
# 410 Gr.9-12 Cap: 99 |
El PuenteÕs mission is designed to bridge the
gap between students, teachers and the community. It plans to accomplish this by creating an atmosphere of
trust and openness, centering on respect. The integrated and team teaching approach will serve to
accommodate the future needs of our students in an ever changing world. The school operates on a year round
calendar. |
El Puente is designed for Òat-riskÓ students
in grades 9-12. Students are
offered a full day program that leads to a high school diploma. Preference is given to those who
reside on MilwaukeeÕs South side.
Students are enrolled on a first-come, first serve basis when space is
available. |
|
Fritsche*
(LEAP ) 2969
South Howell Avenue Intake/Contact
Person(s): 294-1000 294-1015-Fax Karen
Nastulski (APIC) Diane
Kjos, Director Mail
Drop: Fritsche Site
# 416 Gr. 6-8 Cap:
60 |
LEAP is an accelerated alternative school
within Fritsche Middle School designed to serve over-age at risk students
grades 6-8. Its purpose is
to help all students develop the responsibility necessary to become effective
citizens of the 21st Century. |
The program is open to any student between
enrolled in grades 6-8 and meeting criteria as a child at risk. Parent permission is required for
enrollment and a student/parent interview is required. Students may be denied admission into
the program as a result of lack of space or current involvement in a
disciplinary proceeding. |
|
Grandview
High School (Seeds
of Health, Inc.) 1445
South 32nd Street Intake/Contact
Person(s): 672-1168 672-1273-Fax Jan
Dahlman, Principal Mail
Drop: Veritas Site
# 430 Gr. 9-12 Cap: 238 |
Grandview provides at risk students the
opportunity to re-enter and finish their high school education in a
multi-cultural community that fosters knowledge and equity in an atmosphere
of respect and cooperation, with an emphasis on serving school-age
parents. The program is tailored
to meet the unique needs of this population. All graduates receive MPS diplomas. |
The program is open to high school students in
grades 9-12 meeting the children at risk criteria. The student and parent are required to attend an interview
session. Students may be denied
admission into the program as a result of lack of space or current
involvement in a disciplinary proceeding. |
MPS Partnership Schools
|
Program Location |
Program Description |
Student Eligibility |
|
Loyola
Academy (Council
for the Spanish Speaking) 1645
South 36th Street Intake/Contact
Person(s): 672-6868 672-6872-Fax Bobbi
Aguero Mail
Drop: Greenfield Site
# 422 Gr. 9-12 Cap: 77 At Risk ♦ 21 COS |
Loyola Academy High School encourages all
students to not only earn their high school diploma but to continue on with
their education in some post-high school program. Students work through a rigorous curriculum at Loyola
Academy to acquire the skills and attitude needed to succeed in a higher
institution of learning. Loyola
Academy provides an after school homework help program four days a week to
help students with academic delays to reach grade level. Loyola AcademyÕs vision is to Òmaintain a safe
learning community where students grow to become well-rounded, responsible
individuals with the will and ability to make a difference.Ó |
Our program is open to students enrolled in
grades 9-12, who are defined as a ÒChild At RiskÓ in Wisconsin Statute
118.153. Students must reside in
the city of Milwaukee. |
|
Milwaukee Area
Technical College (MATC) High School (118.15) 700 West State Street Contact Person: 297-7531 297-8145-Fax Mary McKinney 2nd Floor Foundation
Hall (FH208) Site # 426 Gr. 9-12 Cap: 75 |
MATC High School (118.15) The MATC High School
(118.15) is a full-time high school completion program for at risk MPS high
school students. High school
credits may be earned quarterly at the main Downtown Campus only. Students
will be enrolled in academic and occupational classes. They will receive an MATC or MPS high
school diploma. |
Open to at risk MPS high school students, 16
through 19 years old, and who have an 8th grade reading and math level
and are interested in occupational/ technical classes. Applications must be sent to the DCS
Counselor. Please do not send
applications or students to MATC. |
|
NOVA (Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy) 2320 W. Burleigh St. Intake/Contact Person (s): 874-0283 874-0284-Fax Scott Campbell or Patricia Bridges Mail Drop: Auer
Ave. Site # 450/442 Gr. 7-12 Cap: 99 |
The mission of the NOVA (Northwest
Opportunities Vocational Academy) is to provide at risk students an
opportunity to earn a high school diploma. The unique project-based learning model teaches students
relevant and meaningful skills that encourage them to critically listen,
think, and analyze while exploring lifelong career options. |
The NOVA program is designed to serve students
in grades 7-12 who are at risk. Prospective candidates are administered a
basic skills test and interviewed by the schoolÕs administrators. Admission to the program is based on
the studentÕs commitment to his/her education. A student may be denied
admission into the program as a result of a lack of space or current
involvement in a disciplinary proceeding. |
|
Shalom
High School 1749
North 16th Street Intake/Contact
Person (s): 933-5019 933-5433-Fax Gwendolyn
Spencer Mail
Drop: Brown Site
# 432 Gr. 9-12 Cap: 99 |
The mission of Shalom High School is to allow at
risk students the opportunity to earn a high school diploma and to prepare
students to be productive, successful adults, good citizens, and responsible
mature members of their communities.
ShalomÕs competency based credit earning model and its senior portfolio
assessment, require students to examine critically their own knowledge and
take responsibility for their own learning. |
Shalom offers a full-day academic program
leading to a high school diploma for students who meet the criteria of the
StateÕs Children At Risk Statute.
Students are generally between 15-19 years old in grades 9-12 and are
not achieving academic success in the traditional schools. A student may be denied
admission into the program as a result of a lack of space or current involvement
in a disciplinary proceeding. |
|
Silver
Spring Neighborhood Acad. 5460
North 64th Street Intake/Contact
Person (s): 463-7950 x 56 463-4858-Fax Ann
Griffiths/Jim Bartos Mail
Drop: Browning Site
# 433 Gr. 6-8 Cap: 50 At Risk ♦ 7 COS |
The goal of Silver Spring Neighborhood Academy
is to provide students with an intensive academic program in a structured
learning environment in order to increase their basic skills. The intent is to improve each
studentÕs academic achievement and to develop their sense of responsibility
so they can be successful in any educational setting. |
The program is open to any MPS student in
grades 6-8 who is Òat risk.Ó A
priority is given to students who live in the AcademyÕs service area. A student may be denied admission
into the program as a result of a lack of space or current involvement in a
disciplinary proceeding. |
MPS Partnership Schools
|
Program Location |
Program Description |
Student Eligibility |
|
Spotted
Eagle 3134
West State Street Intake/Contact
Person(s): 342-0706 342-0804-Fax Darren
Kroenke Mail
Drop: Neeskara Site
# 403 Gr. 9-12 Cap: 104 |
Spotted Eagle High School (SEHS) is an
alternative education program that serves Milwaukee Public School (MPS)
students who are at-risk of not graduating from high school. The school utilizes a case managed
approach to education that incorporates strong workforce and talent
development philosophies in a social work setting. The academic curriculum is based on a competency
attainment model. SEHS is
operated by Spotted Eagle, Inc., a Native American community based non-profit
organization whose mission is to develop and administer services and programs
that promote and encourage economic and social improvement for American
Indian people. |
The program is open to students in grades 9-12
who are defined as youth at-risk of not graduating from high school. A student may be denied admission
into the program as a result of the school having no open seats or current
involvement in a disciplinary proceeding. |
MPS Alternative Schools
|
Program Location |
Program Description |
Student Eligibility |
|
Kilmer South* 4807 South 2nd
Street Intake/Contact
Person(s): 769-7140 Deborah Wheeler (APIC) Mail
Drop Kilmer Site
# 019 Gr. 9-12 Cap: 355 |
Kilmer SouthÕs primary goal is to meet the
educational needs of at-risk students ages 16-21. Kilmer offers two campuses to support both North and South
side students. Kilmer has a
small school atmosphere, where personal attention and individualized
instruction are provided. The
staff is dedicated, energetic, and strives to help students assume
responsibility for their lives. KilmerÕs educational program is designed to
improve studentsÕ attitude, work habits, social skills, attendance and
academic achievement. The
program structure is 1/2-day academics and 1/2-day work/volunteer
experience. The curriculum
includes computer-based instruction, small traditional classroom settings and
GEDO#2. We offer inclusion and
self-contained classes for students with special needs. Kilmer offers a strong support to students as
they transition from school to higher education, world of work, or the
military. In addition, the
program is enhanced by the support of a full-time social worker and literacy
coach, part-time transition coordinator and psychologist. |
Students must complete an Alternative Program
Enrollment Form, with parent permission. Verification of "at-risk" status must also be
determined by present school of assignment. Students and parents must attend an orientation meeting
prior to enrollment and placement.
The school's philosophy and programs are explained. This program is open to students city
wide and 220 Suburban Students.
Behavioral Reassignment students are assigned by the Student Services
and Special Education students are assigned by Special Services. |
|
Lady Pitts/District
School Age Parent Center* @Custer High School 5075 North Sherman
Blvd. Intake/Contact
Person(s): 393-2900 393-2915-Fax Lottie Smith Mail Drop: Custer Site # 487 Gr. 6-12 Cap. 160 |
Lady Pitts High School
provides education, resources, advocacy, information and community support
for teen parents. The goal of
Lady Pitts is to improve academic learning and maximize student potential. The school offers a comprehensive
program which includes both an education and supportive services
component. Students have access
to social workers, school psychologist and community services as needed. All students are required to complete
prenatal and parenting courses.
In addition, standard courses are offered in English, social studies,
math, science, business, physical education and fine arts. |
Pregnant students, grades 6-12, who live in
the City of Milwaukee or a suburb which has a 220 desegregation agreement
with MPS. Students may remain at
Lady Pitts until the end of the semester in which they deliver. |
MPS Alternative
Schools
|
Program Location |
Program Description |
Student Eligibility |
||
|
Project
STAY* 609
North 8th Street Intake/Contact
Person(s): 298-9336 298-9315-Fax Cathy
Gorski Mail
Drop: 8th St.
School Site
# 46 Gr. 9-11 Cap: 100 |
The mission of Project STAY is to change
failure into success by helping students make positive connections with
school, vocational training, work, mentors and tutors, families and the
community. There are four major activities in Project
STAY: á
training
in basic academic skills such as reading and math; á
training
in vocational skills such as nursing assistant; á
learning
how to get and keep a job; and working part time. |
Project STAY is a one-year alternative school
for 100 high school students, ages 16-21, who are at risk of dropping out of
school. Teacher/counselor teams
conduct initial interviews to determine how well Project STAY might meet each
applicantÕs needs. Students must
like what the program offers (i.e., an entry level job and self-paced
learning) in order to be enrolled into the program. A student may be denied
admission into the program as a result of a lack of space or current
involvement in a disciplinary proceeding. |
||
|
Project
STAY Senior Institute* 609
North 8th Street Intake/Contact
Person: 298-9336 298-9315-Fax Cathy
Gorski Mail
Drop: 8th St.
School Site
# 458 Gr. 11 &12 Cap: 175 |
The mission of the Project STAY Senior
Institute is to remove all barriers, which stand between seniors and high
school graduation. Through the use
of competency-based learning packets and electronic networks, the school is
ÒopenÓ 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and 52 weeks/year. |
The Project STAY Senior Institute is an
alternative high school for 175 high school seniors who are at risk of
dropping out of school. Teachers
conduct initial interviews to determine how well the Project STAY Senior
Institute might meet each senior applicantÕs needs. Students must like what the school offers (i.e.,
self-selected courses and self-paced curricula) in order to be enrolled into
the school. A student may be denied admission into the program as a result of
a lack of space or current involvement in a disciplinary proceeding. |
||
|
Project
STAY School-To-Work* 609
North 8th Street Intake/Contact
Person(s): 298-9330 298-9315-Fax Mary
Reynolds/David Nevaranta Mail
Drop: 8th Street School Site
# 404 Cap: 20 |
The mission of Project STAY School-To-Work is
to prepare 18-21 year-old special education students for meaningful
employment and independent living.
Students attend school half day and participate in job training,
competitive employment, volunteer community service, and/or vocational
classes for the remainder of the day. |
Project School-To-Work is an alternative
school for 18-21 year-old special education students with mild needs. The special education supervisor from
the studentÕs last school arranges for an intake meeting with the staff of
Project STAY School-To-Work. A
decision is made to see if the program is compatible with the individual
needs of the student. |
||
MPS Adjudicated Youth
Program
|
Program Location |
Program Description |
Student Eligibility |
|
Lad
Lake/Ultra 225
West Capital Drive Intake/Contact
Person(s): 332-2675 332-2852-Fax Tom
Casper Sharon
Kimmel Mail
Drop: Rufus King Site
# 423 Gr. 6-12 Cap: 15 |
This program serves adjudicated youths assigned
by the court. Students may be court ordered up to one year. |
Open only to students assigned by a direct
order from a judge at ChildrenÕs Court.
ED and LD students are eligible. |
|
Milwaukee
County Youth Education Center 949
North 9th Street Intake/contact
person(s): 226-7330 226-7335-Fax Dave
Nevaranta Mail
Drop: 8th Street School Site
# 411 Gr. 7-12 Cap: Variable |
MCYEC was created in 1996, in partnership with
Milwaukee County, to meet a new requirement of state law concerning
educational programs for incarcerated school-age youth. Upon enrollment, each student
inmateÕs educational history and skill levels are assessed. Student inmates then receive math,
reading, and language instruction specifically tailored to their needs. High school units may be earned, and
the school is open year round. |
The MCYEC serves inmates, ages 12-20 (21 if in
special education), can attend school while incarcerated in the Milwaukee
County Jail. |
|
Project
Excel 1115
South 7th Street Intake/Contact
Person(s): 383-5966 383-8152-Fax Jamila
Burton Mail
Drop: Bradley Tech Site
# 429 Gr. 6-12 Cap: 30 IDT ♦ 17 COS |
Project Excel is a day treatment program that
was founded in 1986 in cooperation with Wisconsin Correctional Services, the
Milwaukee Public Schools, the ChildrenÕs Court Center and the Department of
Health and Social Services. MPS
provides the academic program while Wisconsin Correctional Services provides
the treatment program. Weekly
in-home services are provided by the social service staff. |
Open only to students assigned by a direct
order from a judge at ChildrenÕs Court, or by a care coordinator from
Wraparound Milwaukee. |
|
St.
Charles Intensive Day Treatment Program 151
South 84th Street Intake/Contact
Person(s): 476-3710
x1255 Jim
Hickey Dave
Stolpe Mail
Drop: Hamilton Site
# 475 Gr. 7-12 Cap: 30 |
This program serves adjudicated youth assigned
by the court. MPS funds the
academic program while Milwaukee County Department of Human Services funds
the treatment program. Students
are court ordered up to one year.
Students are provided educational services, individual and family
counseling and community support services. |
Open only to students assigned by a direct
order from a judge at ChildrenÕs Court. |
|
Transition
Success Center 4200
North Holton Street, Suite
120 Intake/Contact
Person(s): 229-0708 229-0705-Fax Kim
Killebrew Mail
Drop: Fratney Site
# 457 Gr. 9-12 Cap: 15 |
The Transition Success Center was established
in January, 1998 as a partnership school between Milwaukee Public Schools and
the Department of Corrections Juvenile Division. The school provides educational services for up to 30
youths released to community supervision and assists in the transition from
correctional institutions to traditional public high school. The Center is a year round school
site with students entering upon release from an institution and leaving the
site at the end of a marking period.
Students receive high school credit for the classes that they
complete. |
Students are assigned through the Division of
Parent and Student Services. The
youths are being discharged from the juvenile correctional facility and are
on community supervision through the Department of Corrections, Juvenile
Division. |
MPS On-Line Learning
|
Program Location |
Program Description |
Student Eligibility |
|
Transition
High School 2610
West North Ave. Intake/Contact
Person(s): 212-2670 212-2667-Fax Derrick
Rogers Mail
Drop: Transition High School Site
# 088 Gr. 9-12 Cap: 35 |
There
are three phases of Transition High School that will be developed over
time. Each phase will introduce
a new learning pathway. When all
three pathways are realized, Transition will serve approximately 500 students. *Online
Learning Pathway: Core academic courses
will be delivered via the Internet utilizing a curriculum developed by
Class.com. *Classroom-based
Pathway: A more traditional
classroom-based model will be created for students form whom the online
learning environment is not the best educational fit. *Career
& Technical Pathway: In January
2010, a career and technical education program will begin. |
Students
must have been incarcerated or expelled (with or without services) or be
students who have dropped out of school and are within 3-6 credits of
receiving a diploma in order to enroll. Students cannot be assigned to the school through typical
MPS Student Services processes or the courts, but can be referred to the
Transition Specialist for consideration. |
Contracted Special
Education
|
Program Location |
Program Description |
Student Eligibility |
|
St.
Charles Education Center 151
South 84th Street Intake/Contact
Person(s): 476-3710
x1248 778-5985 Craig
Hubbs Mail
Drop: Hamilton Site
# 435 Gr. 3-12 Cap: 135 |
The objective is to foster holistic
development for special education students. There is an emphasis on individualized academic learning
and appropriate social skill development, which prepares them to live
independently in the community. |
This program is open to MPS students, grades
3-12 who meet special education eligibility requirements. Their special education supervisor
refers students when they are on a pre-expulsion track or have had severe
school problems. |
Behavioral
Reassignment Programs
The Behavioral Reassignment program provides
students in grades 6-12 who have violated the Milwaukee Public Schools Code of
Conduct with a continuum of services in an alternative school setting. Students are assigned by the Department
of Parent and Student Services.
Typically, students are placed at the school for one semester and at
termination reassigned to another MPS school.
|
Program Location |
Program Description |
Student Eligibility |
|
Banner
Preparatory School of Milwaukee 3718
West Lancaster Intake/Contact
Person(s): 461-9594 461-9846-Fax Theresa
Yeldell Mail
Drop: Townsend Site
# 427 Gr. 9-12 Cap: 15 At Risk ♦ 87 COS |
As a Creative Option Services (COS) program,
Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee offers a multi-faceted approach to
address the varied learning needs of its students in order to facilitate
their desire to get ÒBack-On-TrackÓ with their educational journey. Through
quality educational opportunities and experiences, Banner Preparatory
provides an atmosphere where learning is both meaningful and enjoyable and
directs academic and personal strengths toward growth and achievement for
each student. Banner PreparatoryÕs
goal is to provide a clear path to graduation and post-secondary education
and/or employment for its students.
Using the Wisconsin Instructional Standards and the current Milwaukee
Public SchoolsÕ curriculum as its framework for instruction, Banner
Preparatory will incorporate: a
community classroom, project-based, multi-sensory learning, differentiated
instruction, and assessment data analysis. |
Open only to students in grades 9-12 assigned
by the Division of Parent and Student Services. |
Behavioral Reassignment Programs
|
Program Location |
Program Description |
Student Eligibility |
|
Career
Youth Development School of Excellence 3026
West Concordia Avenue Intake/Contact
person(s): 449-5960 449-5971-Fax Lawrence
Roth/Hayden Headley Mail
Drop: Franklin Site
# 421 Gr. 9-12 Cap: 124.5 BR ♦ 16 At Risk ♦
10 COS |
CYD is dedicated to students most in need of
services. A broad-spectrum
approach includes academic development, social and emotional growth. |
Students, grades 9-12, who are referred by MPS
Division of Parent and Student Services, are eligible. Students must have parental
permission. |
|
St.
Charles Behavioral Reassignment Program 151
South 84th Street Intake/Contact
Person(s): 476-3710
x1248 778-5985-Fax Jim
Hickey Dave
Stolpe Mail
Drop: Hamilton Site
# 475 Gr. 6-12 Cap: 60 |
The programÕs capacity is 60 students. A maximum of 15 students will be
assigned to a class, with one teacher and one support worker. Educational instruction is
individualized and provided in a self-contained classroom. Emphasis is placed on preparing
students to be transitioned back to their schools. |
Students in grades 6-12 who are referred by
MPS Division of Parent and Student Services as Behavioral Reassignment
students and/or late enrollees are eligible. |
|
Satori 9155 N. 76th St. Intake/Contact Person(s) 371-1111 371-1166-Fax Ann Oldham Mail Drop: Northwest Secondary Site # 437 Gr. 6-8 Cap: 50 COS ♦ 10 At Risk
♦ 45 BR |
Satori means ÒenlightenmentÓ or ÒawakeningÓ in
Japanese. That word sets the
mission for this partnership school, which serves at-risk middle school
students (grades 6-8). Its goals
are not only to increase studentsÕ academic skills and move them toward their
appropriate grade levels, but also to promote the development of inner
personal character and outer social consciousness. We emphasize character building throughout the curriculum,
so students can return to their area schools to focus on their academic
futures rather than negative behavior. |
Open only to students in grades 6-8 assigned
by the Division of Parent and Student Services. |
|
Southeastern
Education Center 4050
N. 34th Street Intake/Contact
Person(s): 875-9452 875-9004-Fax Michael
Schlumpf Mail
Drop: Clemens Site
# 446 Gr.6-8 Cap: 95 |
This program serves Behavioral Reassignment
students who have been appropriately referred through the MPS Division of
Parent Student Services.
Students are placed in this program for one semester. |
Open only to students in grades 6-8 assigned
by the Division of Parent and Student Services. |
|
Lad
Lake/Synergy South
Side 2820
West Grant Street Intake/Contact
Person(s) 875-1771 647-1117-Fax Ross
Gettrust North
Side 225
West Capital Drive Intake/Contact
Person(s): 332-2675 332-2852-Fax Sharon
Kimmel Mail
Drop: Rufus King (North and South) Site
# 405 Gr. 6-12 Cap: 155 BR ♦ 30 At Risk ♦ 16
COS |
The fundamental mission of Synergy is to help
in the reintegration of MPS students returning to the community from
substitute care placements or while on behavioral reassignment within
MPS. Computer Assisted
Instruction is available to students. |
Students are assigned to the school only
through the Division of Parent and Student Services. |
MPS
Project Direct Graduation
Project Direct Graduation programs provide alternative
educational settings for those students within the traditional schools Òwho are
at risk of not graduating from high school.Ó MPS is committed to
providing these students with a smaller teacher/student ratio, individual
instruction, alternative scheduling, academic and work linkages and effective
supports, which is available through PDG programs.
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Program
Location |
Program
Description |
Student
Eligibility |
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Alliance School of Milwaukee 234 W. Galena Street Intake/Contact Person(s) 227-2585-phone 227-2575-fax Tina Owen Mail Drop: Alliance Site #042 Gr. 9-12 |
The Alliance School offers a
Credit Recovery Tutoring Program that will allow students to meet with
teachers before school or immediately after school to work on skills needed
to meet competencies. Courses
where and ÒIÓ grade had been assigned for a studentÕs final grade allow for
students to participate in tutoring.
Students who need credits for specific graduation requirements will
also be able to work with teachers before or after school through a
collaboratively designed syllabus and course program to earn credits. Once the student has met the course
competencies, a grade change form will be completed and submitted to the
guidance counselor. The minimum
grade received by the student is a ÒCÓ.
Up to 125 students will benefit from this program, but the program
will focus on the 40 to 50 students who are behind their peers in academic
credits or in need of specific classes for graduation. The average age of the students in
the program will 17 years of age.
Eight teachers will be involved in providing credit recovery
tutoring. The teachers will meet
with students between the hours of 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. or 3:30 and 5:00 p.m. |
Students must be enrolled at Alliance School of Milwaukee. |
|
Bay View 2751 S. Lenox St. Intake/Contact Person(s) 294-2400-phone 294-2415-fax Robin Kitzrow Mail Drop: Bay View Site #012 Gr. 9-12 |
The program provides services
for students who for whatever reason are not succeeding in our traditional
educational day instruction. The
program is run through the entire school year. |
Students must be enrolled at
Bay View High School and meet the Òat riskÓ criteria as defined by the State
of Wisconsin. |
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Bradley Trade & Technical High School: Credit Recovery Tutoring 700 South 4th Street Intake/Contact Person(s): 212-2402-phone 212-2691-fax Edward Kupka Mail Drop: Bradley
Tech Site # 014 Gr. 9-12 |
Bradley TechÕs Trojan Academy
Evening Program is designed to: ♦Provide students who
are credit-deficient or potentially academically ineligible to graduate with
instruction in all required areas toward graduation with an MPS diploma. The program offers courses in
Language Arts, Science, Social Studies and Math. Junior and Senior level classes will be offered with
limited sophomore participation.
These students will be identified and referred by a high school
counselor ♦To provide an
alternative educational experience for students who have not been successful
in TechÕs day school. ♦To provide skill
instruction and training for students seeking a GED-O2 certificate. This program will offer flexibility
and individual attention to each student, including an advisor and individual
graduation plans. ♦Both programs will be
offered from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday following the day
school calendar. |
Students must be enrolled at Bradley Tech High School and
meet the "at risk" criteria as defined by the State of Wisconsin. |
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Burroughs Middle School: The Burroughs Twilight School 6700 North 80th Street Intake/Contact Person(s): 393-3500-phone 393-3515-fax Darrell Williams Mail Drop: Burroughs Site #045 Gr. 6-8 |
Burroughs Middle School has
approximately 561 students with a projection for the 2007-2008 school year of
approximately 556. Burroughs has
a very high special education population of approximately 30%. This population includes five (5)
most restrictive placement (MRP) and six (6) multi-categorical inclusion
classrooms. The traditional
school day for Burroughs is 8:38 a.m. – 3:38 p.m. The Burroughs Twilight School would
run for two semesters: fall and
spring from approximately 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Monday through
Thursday. The average age of the
students eligible for the program would be thirteen to fifteen. |
The program would be open to all Burroughs Middle School
students and would be available to accommodate approximately 80 students. |
MPS
Project Direct
Graduation
|
Program
Location |
Program
Description |
Student
Eligibility |
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Community High School: Lighthouse Program 1017 North 12th Street @Juneau Campus Intake/Contact Person(s): 256-8200-phone 256-8215-fax Roxane Mayeur Mail Drop: Juneau Complex Site :#004 Gr. 9-11 |
The Lighthouse Program will
focus on the overage student (18-19).
The subjects taught will be Math, English, Science and History that
the overage students will need in addition to regular school day courses to
graduate. |
Open to all Community High School students but high
priority to the overage (18-19) student. |
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Custer:
Night School 5075 North Sherman Blvd Intake/Contact Person(s) 393-4900-phone 393-4915-fax Kathy Bonds 016@milwaukee.k12.wi.us Mail Drop:
Custer Site #016 Gr. 9-12 |
The Custer Night School
program is designed for students having academic and possibly behavioral
challenges in one or more core classes.
These classes are just as rigorous as the day program but with a more
favorable student to teacher ratio.
The program runs from 4:00 pm until 5:00 pm Monday through
Thursday. Students can take 2
classes with the potential of earning 1 credit per semester in the program. The core courses we offer will be the
classes most needed by our students.
Our goal for all Custer
students is graduation; this program is another opportunity for students to
achieve that goal. |
Students who meet the admission criteria for the program
will be admitted until we reach capacity. A parent/guardian must grant permission for the student to
participate in the program |
|
Hamilton: Lighted
Schoolhouse 6215 West Warnimount Avenue Intake/Contact Person(s): 327-9300-phone 327-9315-fax Myron Cain 018@malwaukee.k12.wi.us Mail Drop: Hamilton Site # 018 Gr. 9-12 |
The Nigh School program is
designed to provide junior and senior students the opportunity to recover
credits not attained in earlier semesters or to take additional coursework
toward graduation. Night School
is offered during the 2nd, 3rd and 4th
semesters – Monday through Thursday from 4:00 pm. to 6:30 p.m. The GED-O2 program provides
Hamilton High School Students who are 17 to 19 years old with at least a 9th
grade reading level, the opportunity to study towards completion of up to
five (5) GED exams. Students who
complete the GED exams receive a traditional high school diploma and a
transcript that designates GED-O2 completion. GED-O2 is offered |
Students must be enrolled at Hamilton High School. |
|
Kilmer 4807 South 2nd St. Intake/Contact Person(s): 486-2437-phone 486-2415-fax Deborah Wheeler 019@milwaukee.k12.wi.us Mail Drop: Kilmer Site #019 Gr. 9-12 |
Kilmer High School mission is
to meet the social, emotional, and academic needs of our students. Early evening classes will be
provided for students between the ages of 16 and 21. The program will provide an
opportunity for students who must work during the regular school day to
complete their high school education.
In addition to providing the basic requirements for graduation,
academic enrichment in math and reading will be provided as well. The program will employ four
teachers, a counselor and provides special education services to a maximum of
100 students for two semesters.
The first semester will begin September and end in December. The second semester will begin in January
and end in May. The program will
operate Monday through Thursday from 2:45 p.m. until 6:45 p.m. |
Students must be enrolled at Kilmer to attend evening
classes. |
|
James Madison Academic Campus: Knights of Excellence Academy 8135 West Florists Avenue Intake/Contact Person(s): 393-6100-phone 393-6222 fax Zanetta Cistrunk Mail Drop: J.
Madison Academic Campus Site # 069 Gr. 9-12 |
The mission of the Knights
for Excellence Academy is to provide a range of educational services
appropriate to the needs of each student. At James Madison Academic Campus, we will provide a
smaller, reduced teacher/student ratio, individual prescriptions, an alternative
schedule, academic/work linkages, academic acceleration, and affective
support. Highlights of the
program include competency-based curriculum specifically designed to allow
Òat riskÓ students to complete their studies and earn work based learning credit. The program will operate Monday
through Thursday from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
This program works with James Madison Academic Campus
students meeting the Òat riskÓ criteria. Students must complete the Knights of Excellence Academy
application form obtained through the guidance office. A parent or guardian must grant
permission for the student to participate in the program. |
MPS
Project Direct
Graduation
|
Program
Location |
Program
Description |
Student
Eligibility |
|
North Complex 1011 W. Center St. Intake/Contact Person(s): 393-2300-phone 393-2315-fax Jeffery Gaddis gaddisjx@milwaukee.k12.wi.us Mail Drop: North Site # 008 Gr. 9-12 |
MAAI and Genesis evening
school will serve all students in the North Division Campus. The evening program will service
approximately 150-200 students at an average age of 16 year to 21. The program will run 2 semesters,
operating Monday through Thursday from 3:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. This program will allow students to
make-up courses that they failed in previous semesters. |
Students must be in North Division Campus to be considered
for enrollment. |
|
Northwest Secondary High School 5496 North 72nd Street Intake/Contact Person(s): 393-3100-phone 393-3115-fax Matthew Boswell Mail Drop: Northwest Secondary HS Site #086 Gr. 6-12 |
Northwest Secondary High
School (Edison/Muir) night school/credit recovery program is for students who
needs compensatory education, to recover credits for a failed course or
courses, a special schedule to allow for a unique daytime employment
opportunity, or has attendance or behavioral issues and needs an alternative
setting to the day school. The age of the students attending will be
approximately 16 years old and up. Northwest Secondary High
School (Edison/Muir) night school/credit recovery program will operate from
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., in conjunction with Norwest community Learning Center
(CLC). Classes will be held
Monday through Thursday night during both fall and spring semester. The program will serve approximately
50 students. |
The program will be open to any Northwest student. |
|
Pulaski High School 2500 West Oklahoma Avenue Intake/Contact Person(s): 902-8905-phone 902-8915-fax Cynthia Eastern Mail Drop: Pulaski Site #026 Gr. 6-12 |
The Pulaski Ram AcademyÕs
mission is to serve at-risk learners within a caring, self-contained
atmosphere emphasizing an advisor-advisee relationship. The expectation within the Academy is
that the learner is able to find immediate success in academic and social
situations, gain knowledge and confidence in their abilities to succeed
independently in the regular Pulaski High School program, and subsequently,
be transitioned back into the regular day school program. The Academy is designed for
students that are 15-19 years of age; are one or two years behind their age
group in the number of high school units attained; exhibit significant
behavioral difficulties that impede academic progress; that have high
suspension rates; are habitual truants; or would benefit from a non
traditional educational setting, with a schedule that meets the student
needs. |
♦Priority based on student grad, Carnegie Units
earned. ♦Parent/Guardian permission. ♦Acceptance and adherence to the programÕs philosophy,
personal commitment, expectations and rules. ♦Support from the studentÕs parent/guardian. |
|
Reagan High School 4965 South 20th Street Intake/Contact Person(s) 304-6100-phone 304-6115-fax Carol Stein-304-6476 Mail Drop: Reagan Site # 007 Gr. 9-12 |
Students will be allowed to
take two (2) classes through credit recovery each semester. Classes will be taught by the regular
Reagan faculty. Classes will be
after school Tuesday through Friday from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Classes will be taught according to
the competency model. Classroom
teachers will communicate with the Credit Recovery teacher as to which
competencies the student did pass and which they need to ÔrecoverÕ. The student will then have time to
work with the Credit Recovery Teacher to demonstrate mastery of those
competencies. All competency
work will need to be completed before final exams for the regular school
academic semester. |
This program will be open to all Reagan Students who have
failed one or more semesters of any class offered at Reagan. |
|
Riverside University High School: Individualized
Learning Center 1615 East Locust Street Intake/Contact Person(s): 906-4906-phone 906-4917-fax Daniel Donder 029@milwaukee.k12.wi.us Mail Drop: Riverside Site # 029 Gr. 9-12 |
Program Goals: ¥To assist all students in
fully realizing the school mission:
Riverside University High School is committed to being a diverse
multicultural urban high school with a primary emphasis on the preparation of
students for success in post secondary educational setting. The shared efforts for students,
parents, and staff will result in life long learners and proactive citizens
in the global community. ¥To assist at-risk students
to graduate with their class ¥To assist students in
planning for post-secondary educational and career options. ¥To close the achievement
gaps. ¥To increase the graduation
rate. The program will include
Night School, Credit Recovery, Tutoring Program and Remediation |
The ILC is designed for Òat
riskÓ Riverside University High School students. It accommodates students with limited English proficiency
and certain categories of special education. |
MPS
Project Direct
Graduation
|
Program
Location |
Program
Description |
Student
Eligibility |
|
South Division: Extended Day Program 1515 West Lapham Blvd. Intake/Contact Person(s) 902-8300-phone 902-8315-fax Maurice Turner Mail Drop: South Division Site # 032 |
♦South Division High
Credit Recovery Program was created to meet the needs of students who are
having difficulty progressing academically in a large group setting. There are over 75-80 students ages
16-18 serviced daily through this program. Participants can choose from 6
different courses for credit including a GED Option 2 program (for students
18 and over) where upon successful completion of all GED tests the student
receives a regular South Division High School diploma. ♦The programÕs mission
is to provide a program where students feel supported, both academically and
emotionally. With a staff
comprised of an administrator, certified teachers, tutors and a guidance
counselor, the main goal of this program is to assess and address most
behavior and academic concerns for its participants in order to help improve
these studentsÕ chances of graduating on time. ♦In addition,
parent/guardian must grant permission for the student to participate in this
program. Students will be
recommended to this program by parents, teachers, support staff, evaluation
of studentsÕ records, and incident referral profile by school administrators. |
Students must be enrolled at
South Division High School and meet criteria for chronic |
|
Vincent High School 7501 N. Granville Rd Intake/Contact Person(s) 1-262-236-1200-phone 1-262-236-1254-fax Maurice Turner Mail Drop: Vincent Site # 033 |
The
Sunset Academy is an inclusive program that gives both regular education and
special education need students that last opportunity to graduate from high
school. Students can earn
up to 4.5 units per semester and the program can be further customized to
meet student needs. Much of the
instruction is computer generated using the Plato Learning program. |
Students
must be enrolled at Vincent, and meet the Òat-riskÓ criteria and have parental
permission to participate in the program. |
|
WHS Complex WHS-Expeditionary Learning 2525 North Sherman Blvd. Intake/Contact Person(s) 875-6112-phone 875-6116-fax Gregory Ogunbowale Mail Drop:
WHS-Expeditionary Learning Site #036 |
The Expeditionary Learning
Star Academy is a program created to provide students a complementary
education program within the walls of WHS-Expeditionary Learning HS. It addresses the needs of students
who have not been successful in a traditional school setting. The target population is students who
are 17 years of age or older, have fallen behind in credits, and are at risk
of dropping out or have dropped out of school. Classes offered in the Star
Academy include English, math, science, social studies and work-based
education. Employability skills
are integrated into all subject areas and employment is a requirement of
participation in the Star Academy.
Upon successful completion of the Star Academy, students earn a high
school diploma from WHS-Expeditionary Learning, and are full participants in
the commencement ceremony. |
Students must be enrolled at
WHS-Expeditionary Learning HS and meet criteria of not being successful in
the traditional setting.
Students must be at least 17 years of age. |
|
W.E.B. DuBois High School 4141 N. 64th St. Intake/Contact Person(s) 393-2580-phone 393-2585-fax Shandowlyn Hendricks-Williams Mail Drop:
Marshall Complex Site #036 |
The night School will serve
all regular and special educational students attending DuBois High
School. This night school is to
assist students who are having serious difficulties in the traditional school
setting, were behind in grade level, were behind 2 or more credits and were
considered Òat riskÓ according to state definition. Classes that will be offered are English and History. |
Students must be enroll at
DuBois High School and meet the criteria of being behind 2 credits or more
and were considered Òat risk/Ó |
MPS
GED Option #2
The GED Option
#2 (GED-O2) Program allows authorized school districts to use the GED test
battery to measure proficiency in lieu of high school credit for students
enrolled in an alternative education program. A student who passes the GED test and completes the other
requirements for graduation is entitled to the traditional high school
diploma. This program offers
students with little hope of earning credits through the Carnegie unit method a
means of demonstrating competency and earning a high school diploma.
In order to be
eligible for the program, students must be at least 17 years of age, one year
behind their 9th grade class in credits earned and be able to
demonstrate an ability to read at or above the 9th grade level. Students attend school during the
regular school day or during night classes depending upon the schedule at their
school. Students are to receive a
minimum of 15 hours of school-based instruction plus a minimum 15 hours
supervised work experience.
|
MPS GED-O2 |
PHONE |
CONTACT PERSON |
ADDRESS |
|
Assata |
345-6113 345-9893-FAX |
Ann Williams |
2023 W. Wisconsin
Ave. Milwaukee.
WI 53233 |
|
Bradley Tech* |
212-2405 212-2691-FAX |
Edward Kupka |
700 S. 4th
St. Milwaukee,
WI 53204 |
|
Custer HS* |
393-4905 393-4915-FAX |
Kathy Bonds |
5075 N.
Sherman Blvd. Milwaukee,
WI 53209 |
|
Hamilton* |
327-9305 327-9315-FAX |
Myron Cain |
6215 W.
Warnimont Ave. Milwaukee.
WI 53220 |
|
Kilmer South* |
486-2450 486-2415-FAX |
Deborah Wheeler |
4807 S. 2nd
St. Milwaukee,
WI 53207 |
|
James Madison
Academic Campus* |
393-6105 393-6262-FAX |
Zanetta
Cistrunk |
8135 W.
Florist Ave. Milwaukee. WI 53218 |
|
Milwaukee
African American
Immersion* |
267-5005 267-4916-FAX |
Jeff Gaddis |
1011 W. Center
St. Milwaukee,
WI 53206 |
|
Project Excel |
383-5966 383-8152-FAX |
Nicole Johnson |
1115 S 84th
St. Milwaukee,
WI 53204 |
|
Pulaski HS* |
902-8905 902-8915-FAX |
Cynthia Eastern |
2500 W. Oklahoma
Ave. Milwaukee,
WI 53215 |
|
South Division
HS* |
902-8305 902-8315-FAX |
Maurice Turner |
1515 W. Lapham
Blvd. Milwaukee,
WI 53204 |
|
Vincent HS* |
262-236-1205 236-1254-FAX |
Alvin Baldwin |
7501 W.
Granville Rd. Milwaukee,
WI 53224 |
|
WHS-Expeditionary
Learning* |
875-6112 875-6116-FAX |
Gregory Ogunbowale |
2525 N.
Sherman Blvd. Milwaukee,
WI 53221 |
MILWAUKEE PUBLIC
SCHOOLS
Telephone Numbers
Division of
Diversified Community Schools
|
CENTRAL SERVICES Room 251 |
TELEPHONE NUMBER |
|
Kristi
Cole, Acting Director, Diversified
Community Schools |
475-8140 |
|
Adrienne
Woods, Alternative Schools Program
Officer, Partnership |
475-8875 |
|
Renee
St. Pierre, Head
Secretary III |
475-8119 |
|
Mary
Truman Secretary
II |
475-8736 |
|
Della
Bruno, Parent
Information Specialist |
777-7837 |
|
FAX
NUMBER |
475-8471 |