2009-10 Yearbook - School Management Services

Est. 2006 87. Downtown Institute of Arts and Letters (DIAL)
Arletta Browning
3620 North 18th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 875-6500
070@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Levels: 09-12
The Downtown Institute of Arts and Letters (DIAL) is a comprehensive
college preparatory/public charter high school with a target population of
all students in the Milwaukee metropolitan area in grades 9-12. DIAL
High School’s curricular theme and focus is an integrated arts and
humanities program based in the Great Books and Advanced Placement
courses. The downtown location enables students to volunteer at local art
institutions and participate in community service and precareer
internships. Instruction and enrichment are personalized, based on the
individual student’s needs. Students study the arts and humanities, both
as independent subject areas and as vehicles for classroom presentations,
performances, and project-based learning. All students participate in the
arts and take French and Latin throughout their four years at DIAL.
Technology is integrated throughout the curriculum.With its unique
modular schedule and year-round calendar, DIAL provides families with
time options not normally found in larger high schools.
Est. 2001 88. Fairview School
Richard Cohn
6500 West Kinnickinnic River Pky
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 546-7700
155@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Levels: K4-08
Fairview School is a partnership of families, staff, and community that
educates students in grades K4-8. It celebrates the diversity of the
population and the uniqueness of each individual through a multicultural
curriculum, individualized programming, and cooperative learning. A
rigorous basic curriculum together with a positive school climate,
outstanding programming in art and music, and technology options
enables the school to modify and adapt learning experiences to make
every student successful.
Est. 2007 89. Foster and Williams High School of the Visual Arts
Mark Fennema
6700 North 80th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3898
040@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Levels: 09-12
Foster and Williams High School of the Visual Arts and Communication
provides an intimate, language rich, environment that challenges students
to stretch their limits and see the world in a different way. The school’s
primary purpose is to provide a safe, nurturing environment while
supporting students to reach high academic standards.
Language and culture for both deaf and hearing students is at the
forefront of everything at Foster and Williams.
Foster and Williams also serves students for whom multiple factors
place them at-risk of not completing high school. The curriculum at
Foster and Williams stresses the visual aspects of learning. Project-Based
learning is the driving force behind much of the instruction. Learning
takes place in the community, at job sites, libraries and museums, as well
as in the classroom.
Est. 1999 90. Fritsche Middle School
Karen Nastulski
2969 South Howell Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1000
049@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Levels: 06-08
Mission – The Fritsche Middle School Community will design and
implement strategies to create an effective learning environment where
students meet or exceed middle school standards.
Focus –
The mathematics department uses a combination of traditional and
hands-on, inquire-based learning to reach all students. A wireless
laptop lab is also used with individualized software for meeting the
needs of all students, and for math enrichment.
Language Arts teachers have computerized classrooms to assist
students in becoming skilled at the writing process and conducting
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