2009-10 Yearbook - School Management Services

henderson@learntheseas.org
Grade Levels: 09-12
students in grades 9-12 residing in the City of Milwaukee. The Inland
Seas School’s curriculum and instructional methodology feature
interdisciplinary, college-bound coursework in humanities, science,
mathematics, adventure/fitness, foreign language, and the arts. The
Inland Seas School’s strategies to promote academic achievement and
character growth include: (1) A school schedule where classes run from
8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., with one day of fieldwork each week and a
required Saturday session from 9 A.M. to noon; (2) Five eight-day
“Intensives” offered twice a year, in which students engage in an indepth
research study, a targeted academic remediation, or an adventure/fitness
program; (3) No credit earned for grades below C– in core subject areas;
(4) Monthly college visits beginning in the ninth-grade year;
(5) Expeditionary Learning units on the water beginning in the ninthgrade
year and culminating in an elective month-long senior research
voyage and many others.
Est. 2002
Robert Rauh
2449 North 36th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 445-8020 ext. 221
rrauh@milwcollegeprep.com
Grade Levels: K4-08
178. Milwaukee College Preparatory School
Milwaukee College Prep's first decade of existence in one of Milwaukee's
most challenging neighborhoods has produced remarkable results. The
school has grown from 76 students when it opened to 480 students today
and has triple digit waiting lists for the part nine years. Milwaukee
College Prep expects excellence in both academic achievement and
personal conduct from its students, most of whom are low-income
minorities from single parent homes. The school alumni are forging
ahead on the path of success. The University of Chicago, Marquette,
Syracuse, Xavier, Howard and Savannah Institute of Art and Design are
just a few of the institutions that have accepted alumni from Milwaukee
College Preparatory School.
Est. 2007
Larhonda Steward
2212 North 12th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 431-0114
lsteward@MRAcademy.org
Grade Levels: 06-12
179. Milwaukee Renaissance Academy
Milwaukee Renaissance Academy provides an academically rigorous
curriculum for grades 6-12. Milwaukee Renaissance Academy serves
students who are considered at risk of academic failure because of their
socio-economic status. One of the Academy’s overall goals is to close the
achievement gap.
The mission of Milwaukee Renaissance Academy is to ensure that all
graduates have the skills and knowledge to succeed in competitive
colleges and professional careers.
There are three core beliefs underlying our mission and vision to
provide students the superior education that will lead to college and
professional careers. We believe that:
A. All students deserve an outstanding education that ensures
preparation for and access to college and professional careers.
B. Character development, focused on the development of
perseverance, social responsibility, and professionalism are critical
components for a student’s success in school, work, and life.
C. Direct exposure to new opportunities, experiences, world languages
and cultures builds the character, comfort, and confidence needed to
be competitive in an increasingly global economy and society.
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