Parent Center

The Parent Center, located in Room 134, is open during school hours. Computers are available for parents to use, along with relevant parenting brochures and informational handouts. The center allows parents to connect with one another, collaborate and learn valuable skills. The newsletter will be our way of reaching out to parents about past, current and future events at Pulaski. Parents Volunteers and Americorp VISTA staff the Parent Center.

Parents of Special Education students need to be informed about the resources, activities and general information available for their children. Taking a proactive approach to enhancing our children's education and future is extremely important.

Please refer to the Pulaski Special Education Department webpage for more information regarding your child's teachers and classes.

GEAR UP

The University of Wisconsin Milwaukee GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) program is a federally funded pre-college program housed at Pulaski High School. GEAR UP advisors work with students through a cohort approach. We are currently serving 10 th and 11 th grade students by providing college preparation and career exploration through various efforts. Programming includes, but is not limited to, tutoring, workshops, mentoring, advising, and educational field trips.

All services provided by GEAR UP aim to reach the following objectives:

• Increase reading levels
• Increase math scores
• Increase parent involvement and increase their knowledge and understanding of college entrance requirements, college costs, and applying for financial aid.
• Increase students’ awareness and understanding of college entrance requirements, college costs, and applying for financial aid.
• Increase teacher participation in GEAR UP sponsored professional development.

GEAR UP aims to provide experiences and exposure for students to explore majors, careers and post-secondary options.

GEAR UP is located in Room 134 at Pulaski HS Monday-Friday. Tutoring and mentoring activities are available daily.

Automotive Department

Pulaski is one of only a few high schools nationally, to have its Automotive Technology Program ASE certified by NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation) since 1995.

Pulaski’s Automotive SLC also offers co-operative work programs to gain on-the-job work experience while still in high school. Students may elect to enter the Automotive Youth Educational System (AYES) Apprenticeship Program, which is a manufacturer sponsored training program between automotive dealerships and high schools. As an AYES intern, each student will have a paid, full time job during the summer between junior and senior year; and part-time employment during the school year at a participating dealership. AYES schools meet the highest academic and career preparation standards. In order to become affiliated with AYES, a secondary school’s automotive technology program must be certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (NIASE).Students can earn transcripted credit through articulated college courses at WCTC, and advanced standing at MATC.

Scholarships are available for students pursuing automotive careers from the Foundation of Wisconsin Automobile and Truck Dealers Association, AYES, Snap-On Tool Corporation, and ADAMM (Automobile Dealer Association of Mega Milwaukee).

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The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Partnership for College Access & Success/COMPASS Guide partners with Pulaski High School and other college/community organizations. The goal of this collaboration is to inform and prepare students and parents regarding post-secondary opportunities. Information and services are provided concerning careers, college admission, financial aid and scholarships.