2009-10 Yearbook - School Management Services

workers address the individual and collective needs of children and their
families as well as support the teaching staff through building and
modeling collaborative relationships across program lines.
Est. 2002
Valerie Benton-Davis
5075 North Sherman Boulevard
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-5008
058@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Levels: 06-09
105. Northern Star School
The mission of Northern Star School is to provide students in grades 6-9
with an academic program that in-cludes lifelong learning skills, handson
advanced technology, and access to community and business
resources and opportunities that they need to succeed. The purpose of
Northern Star is to provide students who are on the verge of dropping out
of school or have already dropped out the opportunity to complete middle
school, move on to high school, and become active participants in
society. Goals of the year-round program are to have students complete
eighth grade, improve attendance, earn high school credits, and pass
mandated proficiency tests.
Est. 2003
Theresa Erbe
2430 West Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 934-4200
009@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Levels: 09-12
106. Professional Learning Institute
Students in grades 9-12 are being prepared for college, university, and/or
careers. The school’s goal is achieved through the use of:
(1) an individualized curriculum for each student, based on his or her
career interests; (2) internships that provide a mentor relationship, as well
as opportunities to develop skills and knowledge in situations where they
will actually be used; (3) projects designed to resolve problems or
improve situations observed at their internship site; and (4) exhibitions
where students present projects to advisors, parents, and mentors for
evaluation and self-assessment.
Est. 2007
Cristine Parr
1712 South 32nd Street
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 902-7566
079@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Levels: 09-12
107. School for Urban Planning and Architecture
The School for Urban Planning and Architecture (SUPAR) focuses on
engaging students in their communities through project-based learning.
The curriculum focuses on the skills and knowledge involved in
planning, designing, and transforming communities and building
sustainable and just cities for the 21st century. SUPAR serves students in
grades 9-12.
SUPAR students and faculty benefit from ongoing relationships with
faculty and alumni at the School of Architecture and Urban Planning at
the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, and the involvement of
UWM’s faculty, students, and alumni. UWM faculty support SUPAR’s
instructors and interact regularly with SUPAR’s students. High
school students develop relationships with professionals in urban
planning, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, community
development, and real estate. Strong ties to community organizations
provide the inspiration for project ideas.
Est. 2005
Tina Owen
850 West Walnut Street
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 267-5400
042@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Levels: 06-12
108. The Alliance School of Milwaukee
The Alliance School of Milwaukee is a year-round high school that
serves the needs of students in grades 6-12 who are not succeeding in the
traditional high school environment due to harassment, intimidation,
physical abuse, or emotional abuse. The school’s primary purpose is to be
a safe place where students are treated fairly at all times regardless of
sexual identity, appearance, ability, or beliefs. The Alliance School’s
philosophy starts with the assertion that students must first have their
basic safety and security needs met before they can focus on pursuing
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