Wisconsin Charter Schools Yearbook - School Management Services

04188
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-1660
elmar@lacausa.org
Grade Levels: K3-08
Lisa Rosenberg
4141 North 64th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 393-2566
lrosebowl@yahoo.com
Grade Levels: 09-12
Dura Hale
4141 North 64th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 875-6400
005@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Levels: 09-09
Tina Johnson
2430 West Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 934-4340
johnsotm@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
students come from homes in which English is not the native language. At La
Causa, the student’s native language is cherished, valued, and used as
students are provided with an excellent multilingual and multicultural
education.
La Causa has expanded support services for students with the addition of
two ESL teachers, one social worker and two counselors. Many parents
attend classes such as GED, ESL, computer technology, and adult basic
education, which are also offered at La Causa. Continuous effort is made to
involve parents in their children's learning at home, and the school provides
many programs to assist parents.
Est. 2007 Marshall Montessori IB Charter School
The Marshall Montessori International Baccalaureate (MMIB) High School
fulfills the needs of students by combining the Montessori philosophy with
the strengths of the IB curriculum. Our small school targets students with a
background in Montessori education who currently have no appropriate path
through high school that utilizes the Montessori approach. The IB curriculum
serves as a capstone program, providing students with academic rigor at the
secondary level.
Marshall Montessori IB High School serves the community and our
students by addressing the developmental needs of the Montessori adolescent
student through experience-based learning in a carefully prepared educational
environment. In addressing the developmental needs of the high school
student, the key aspect in the development of the Marshall Montessori IB
High School is the curriculum integration across the disciplines and into the
staging areas, micro economy, and occupations. As the first public school to
combine Montessori concepts and IB curriculum, MMIB brings a powerful,
unique secondary small-school program not just to Milwaukee, but to the
United States.
Est. 2005 Milwaukee Academy of Aviation, Science & Tech
Milwaukee Academy of Aviation, Science & Technology (MAAST) is a
small, comprehensive high school designed to prepare students for higher
education and sustainable employment. MAAST targets students of various
backgrounds and cultures who have an expressed interest in aerospace,
aviation, aeronautics, avionics, and technology.
The MAAST educational philosophy is based on the precept that all
children can learn, regardless of age, race, gender, and socioeconomic status.
The curriculum is academically challenging, relevant and rich, and focused
on content of interest—it engages students, fostering a willingness to attend
school. Increased academic achievement will be the mark of school
effectiveness, thus allowing it to be a change agent for each individual
student within an effective systemic arena. MAAST teachers understand the
diverse racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds of students
and embed this knowledge throughout the curriculum to foster high levels of
student learning.
Est. 2007 Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language
The Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language (MACL) is the first
elementary school offering the Chinese language (Mandarin) and culture in
MPS. The school has a rich learning environment that is maintained by
dedicated professional staff and supported by an active Governance Council,
Learning Team and a Parent Teacher Community.
The curriculum design of MACL is a rigorous academic program rich with
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