2009-10 Yearbook - School Management Services

The school offers a block schedule to include common planning time
for teachers, family and student advocate time, and professional
development time. The block structure extends class time to provide an
opportunity for students and teachers to focus attention on four core
subjects and to explore a concept into greater depth. It enchances
community in the school by having more time to build upon the interests
of students and teachers as the threme is infused within the content cases.
Under the block schedule students have increased opportunites to seek
help over the block period and teachers have common planning time
within a small learning community.
Est. 2006 98. Kosciuszko Bilingual Montessori
John Sanchez
971 West Windlake Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-7200
050@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Levels: K3-03
Rich in culture and diversity, Kosciuszko Bilingual Montessori
Elementary School is a unique bilingual bicultural school located on the
south side of Milwaukee. The school offers a Montessori program for
native Spanish speakers K3 through grade 3 and will grow to 8 th grade.
This program addresses the need for early learning opportunities and will
serve the at-risk bilingual population with the intent to close achievement
gaps and increase the high school graduation rate.
Est. 2003 99. La Causa Charter School
Peter Knox
1643 South 2nd Street
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-1660
672@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Levels: K4-08
La Causa Charter School is a neighborhood school in a predominately
Hispanic community. Although the school serves a diverse population,
including African American, Caucasian, and other cultures, the majority
of students come from homes in which English is not the native language.
At La Causa, the student’s native language is cherished, valued, and used
as students are provided with an excellent multilingual and multicultural
education.
La Causa has expanded support services for students with the addition
of two ESL teachers, one social worker and two counselors. Many
parents attend classes such as GED, ESL, computer technology, and adult
basic education, which are also offered at La Causa. Continuous effort is
made to involve parents in their children's learning at home, and the
school provides many programs to assist parents.
Est. 2007
James Sayavong
2430 West Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 934-4340
082@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Levels: K4-08
100. Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language
The Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language (MACL) is the first
elementary school offering the Chinese language (Mandarin) and culture
in MPS. The school has a rich learning environment that is maintained by
dedicated professional staff and supported by an active Governance
Council, Learning Team and a Parent Teacher Community.
The curriculum design of MACL is a rigorous academic program rich
with cultural research and discovery for the students. Students learn to
read, write and converse in the Chinese language. Performance-based
instruction that is data driven will reflect the principles that are embedded
in the educational vision, goals and objectives. The essence of MACL
embodies a school culture that is innovative, nurturing and distinct in
nature. The Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language’s mission is an
unwavering commitment to measurable high standards and expectations
of achievement. Through our diverse experiences we will provide a lifelong
understanding of the global connection between the United States
and China. Our students will achieve the skills and attitudes necessary as
life long learners who are active and responsible global citizens of the
21st century.
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