Wisconsin Charter Schools Yearbook - School Management Services

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Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6180
009@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Levels: 09-11
Est. 2007
Cristine Parr
1712 South 32nd Street
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 902-7566
parrcm@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Levels: 09-12
Tina Owen
234 West Galena, 2nd Floor
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 227-2550
042@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Levels: 09-12
Sharnissa Dunlap-Parker
1011 West Center Street
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-4978
individualized curriculum for each student, based on his or her career
interests; (2) internships that provide a mentor relationship, as well as
opportunities to develop skills and knowledge in situations where they will
actually be used; (3) projects designed to resolve problems or improve
situations observed at their internship site; and (4) exhibitions where students
present projects to advisors, parents, and mentors for evaluation and selfassessment.
School for Urban Planning and Architecture
(SUPAR)
The School for Urban Planning and Architecture (SUPAR) focuses on
engaging students in their communities through project-based learning. The
curriculum focuses on the skills and knowledge involved in planning,
designing, and transforming communities and building sustainable and just
cities for the 21st century. SUPAR serves students in grades 9-12. SUPAR
students and faculty benefit from ongoing relationships with faculty and
alumni at the School of Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of
Wisconsin – Milwaukee, and the involvement of UWM’s faculty, students,
and alumni. UWM faculty support SUPAR’s instructors and interact
regularly with SUPAR’s students. High school students develop
relationships with professionals in urban planning, architecture, landscape
architecture, engineering, community development, and real estate. Strong
ties to community organizations provide the inspiration for project ideas.
Est. 2005 The Alliance School
The Alliance School of Milwaukee is a year-round high school that serves
the needs of students in grades 9-12 who are not succeeding in the traditional
high school environment due to harassment, intimidation, physical abuse, or
emotional abuse. The school’s primary purpose is to be a safe place where
students are treated fairly at all times regardless of sexual identity,
appearance, ability, or beliefs. The Alliance School’s philosophy starts with
the assertion that students must first have their basic safety and security
needs met before they can focus on pursuing 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. 2004 Truth Institute for Leadership and Service
Truth Institute for Leadership and Service is a professional learning
community committed to improving educational opportunities for students.
Truth Institute strives to implement an educational program based on high
standards and the integration of several service-learning, character-building
components instilled in the students through various leadership opportunities.