2009-10 Yearbook - School Management Services

educational objectives. Academic excellence and the pursuit of higher
education are expectations for all students at the school.
The Alliance School uses connections with community agencies to
provide a strong network of supportive services for students. The school
works closely with the Milwaukee Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and
Transgender Community Center, the Milwaukee Counseling Center,
Pathfinders, Walker’s Point Youth and Family Center, and various other
social service agencies in the city to provide counseling and other
services to youth. All students participate in community service
placements, and there is a strong focus on changing the attitudes and
systems that drove them from the traditional high school settings, through
performances, speeches, and other activities that connect them to the
community in advocacy work.
The curriculum uses a combination of service learning and
expeditionary learning practices, which involve students in community
improvement projects and personal growth activities.
Est. 2001
Marcia Spector
3025 West Oklahoma Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 389-5575
639@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Levels: 09-12
109. Veritas High School
Veritas High School opened its doors in 2001 with the mission to provide
students the opportunity to complete their high school education in a
program grounded in values, principles, and ethics. The school achieves
this mission by offering students significant personal attention and
support, a rigorous curriculum that meets Milwaukee Public Schools
requirements, cutting-edge technology, and extracurricular activities
including sports and clubs. In addition to the core curriculum, students
have the opportunity to participate in non-traditional intersession classes
that help them develop additional skills. A full-time guidance counselor
works with students on their vocational path. Veritas, which means
“truth” in Latin, is truly a small, innovative, challenging high school
developed to meet the needs of students who are looking to pursue higher
education.
Est. 2005
Shandowlyn Hendricks-Williams
4141 North 64th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 393-2580
017@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Levels: 09-12
110. W.E.B. Du Bois High School
W.E.B. Du Bois High School (Du Bois) is based on extensive research
supporting small and focused high schools. The Du Bois High School is
partnered with the Marquette University College of Communication and
WYMS Radio.
Du Bois trains and educates students in grades 9-12 for leadership in
their communities, the city, the country, and the world. The goal of this
small high school is for all students to graduate and become lifelong
learners, whether they decide to pursue higher education or enter
the workforce. Students have access to Marquette’s College of
Communication summer programs (journalism, desktop publishing, etc.).
Est. 2000
James Sonneberg
Academy I: 1945 North 31st Street
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-5000
370@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Levels: K4-03
Academy II: 1940 North 36st Street
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-4400
370@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Levels: 04-08
111. Westside Academy I & II
Westside Academy, located on the west side of Milwaukee, serves
students from Head Start through eighth grade. At Westside Academy the
goal is to provide instruction that will enable all students to have
successful academic careers and be on their way to becoming productive
citizens of society. Students entering our school are evaluated to
determine their instructional level and then placed in an instructional
setting to best serve their needs. Classroom structure will be centered
around teacher directed instruction with opportunities for cooperative
learning, independent study, technology assisted instruction for
enrichment and reinforcement of skills, and the use of manipulatives to
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