Wisconsin Charter Schools Yearbook - School Management Services

Janesville School
District
Est. 2007
Carrie Kulinski
527 South Franklin Street
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-5071
ckulinski@janesville.k12.wi.us
Grade Levels: 09-12
Donna Behn
31 West Milwaukee Street
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-5050
dbehn@janesville.k12.wi.us
Grade Levels: 11-12
Donna L. Behn
1831 Mt. Zion Avenue
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-5146
dbehn@janesville.k12.wi.us
Grade Levels: 09-12
Marge Hallenbeck
31 West Milwaukee Street
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 752-8273
Thomas Evert
527 S Franklin St
(608) 743-5000
janesville.k12.wi.us/sdj
• Janesville, WI 53548-4779
CRES (Community Recovery Education Service)
Academy
The newest charter school to open in Janesville is called the CRES Academy
(community, recovery, education, service). The CRES Academy serves
students in grades 9-12 that have successfully completed drug and alcohol
treatment and have a desire to remain chemical free.
CRES Academy provides a safe, sober, restorative and challenging school
climate for students who have made a personal commitment to drug and/or
alcohol recovery, who have a desire to successfully complete their high school
education, and who are willing to actively participate in their school and their
community. The CRES Academy seeks to empower students in recovery to
take charge of their addiction, their education, and their future by focusing on
the “whole child” and each student’s individual road to recovery and
achievement. Addiction counseling is woven into the educational framework at
CRES Academy providing daily opportunities to enrich their recovery process.
Est. 2005 Janesville Academy for International Studies
The Janesville Academy for International Studies provides juniors and seniors
from Janesville high schools the opportunity to apply critical inquiry and
problem solving from one of three areas of concentration: (1) international
business, (2) global issues, and (3) international languages. This school also
provides an optional short-term international field study as a highlight of the
learning experience. The Janesville Academy for International Studies school
includes a student-generated, problem-based study that culminates in a
research paper and juried presentation before a panel of selected educators,
peers, and community members. The Janesville Academy for International
Studies has infused those technology-driven competencies into its instructional
framework. Its working assumption is that in a digital world, students need to
be able to use information and communication technologies for in-depth
analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
Est. 2007 Janesville Virtual Academy
The mission of the Janesville Virtual Academy states, “The Janesville Virtual
Academy’s certified teaching and mentoring staff brings students, parents, and
community together in a standards-based, contemporary learning environment.
Students engage in individualized instruction and programming using state of
the art technologies to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in
the 21st century. The Janesville Virtual Academy envisions a learning
environment that expands the opportunities available for students whose needs
can best be met with an online curriculum. By expanding student educational
opportunities, we will: build learning communities through virtual
connections, empower students to achieve new heights in education, and meet
the needs of a diverse student population.”
Est. 1998 Rock River Charter School
The Rock River Charter School serves at-risk students in grades 9-12 who are
not finding success in the traditional school setting. The school recognizes that
not all students learn in the same way. Innovative curricula and delivery
methods are used to reach all students.
There are four programs available. The Alternative-At-Risk Program serves
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