2009-10 Yearbook - School Management Services

Grade Levels: KG-06 Humanities. Students spend one to two hours daily in each academy.
Students may be grouped into the academies based on grade level,
development, or performance levels. Each academy has identified a
continuum of grade-level performance standards that students are
expected to master each year. Individual progress of students in attaining
standards is monitored using the Assess 2 Learn Web-based computer
assessment package developed by Riverside Publishing.
In each academy, staff and parents continually review the curriculum
to determine what procedures, materials, and strategies lead to the
learning of stated skills.
Est. 1994
John Blader
2926 Blaine Street
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5421
jblader@wisp.k12.wi.us
Grade Levels: KG-06
169. McKinley Center
The McKinley Center is one of 10 elementary schools in the Stevens
Point Area School District and serves students in grades K-6. The student
population includes regular education; gifted and talented program;
special education, such as learning, cognitive, physical, and speech and
language; and education for English-language learners. McKinley Center
goals are to (1) help every individual reach the highest level of success
without regard to economic or cultural background or individual learning
style, (2) allow parents, staff, students, and the community to work
together to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens in a global
society, and (3) provide educational programs that take into account the
emotional, physical, and intellectual needs of each individual.
The charter school works to accomplish these goals by integrating
technology into every student’s learning experience. Students achieve
improved academic results by using technology through the creation of
Power-Point presentations, Kids Pix slide shows, and videos. Student
success is further enhanced with parents and the community engaged in
the education process.
Est. 2004
Pamela Bork
2200 Wisconsin Avenue
Plover, WI 54467
(715) 345-5425
pbork@wisp.k12.wi.us
Grade Levels: KG-06
170. Roosevelt IDEA School
The Roosevelt IDEA (Instructional Differentiation for Educational
Achievement) School, located in the Stevens Point School District serves
students in grades K-6. The charter school concept of differentiated
instruction seeks to bridge the achievement gap between the low
achieving students and the balance of our student population within the
school. Differentiated instruction is often promoted for the gifted
learners, however, educational research and literature supports tailored
learning for all students. The underlying premise of our charter school for
differentiated instruction guarantees that each student will be assessed
and provided instruction at their appropriate level. It is not a one size fits
all model-the traditional “cookbook” approach to education. Our goal for
developing this charter school is to follow this education model Assess,
Instruct, Deliver, and Extend opportunities for students. Using the AIDE
format, teachers implement evidence-based practices, which result in
optimal academic and social competences for all students.
Est. 2004
William Carlson
3500 Prais Street
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5426
bcarlson@wisp.k12.wi.us
Grade Levels: KG-06
171. Washington Service Learning Center
Washington Service-Learning Center (WSLC) is a grades K-6 center
where students learn by planning and implementing service-learning
projects. At WSLC, strategies that produce academic learning and engage
students in meaningful service to their school and community are taught
by carefully integrating an established curriculum. The main goals are for
students to achieve high levels of academic success and become
responsible, caring, and engaged citizens. The WSLC is defined by four
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