Wisconsin Charter Schools Yearbook - School Management Services

013@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Levels: 09-11
Marcia Spector
3025 West Oklahoma
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 389-5575
639@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Levels: 09-12
Larry Miller
4141 North 64th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 393-2580
lmillerf@execpc.com
Grade Levels: 09-12
James Sonneberg
1940 N 36th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-4400
370@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Levels: KG-08
College preparation is the ultimate goal for the 100 percent African American
student population. Truth Institute currently serves students in grades 9-11.
Truth Institute provides a curriculum based on differentiated instruction,
utilizing project-based learning, career and community service opportunities,
leadership training, and a personalized, respectful environment. Career and
community opportunities include, but are not restricted to, internships, field
experiences, Web-based distance learning, and partnerships through post–
high school and community placements.
Assessment occurs through performance, product, and demonstration.
Truth Institute administration and staff have researched and incorporated the
philosophies put forth by the National Writing Project. The staff also engages
in continuous professional development through the Lorraine Monroe
Leadership Institute.
Est. 2001 Veritas High School
Veritas High School opened its doors in 2001 with the mission to provide
students the opportunity to complete their high school education in a program
grounded in values, principles, and ethics. The school achieves this mission
by offering 172 students significant personal attention and support, a rigorous
curriculum that meets Milwaukee Public Schools requirements, cutting-edge
technology, and extracurricular activities including sports and clubs. In
addition to the core curriculum, students have the opportunity to participate
in non-traditional intersession classes that help them develop additional
skills. A full-time guidance counselor works with students on their vocational
path. Veritas, which means “truth” in Latin, is truly a small, innovative,
challenging high school developed to meet the needs of students who are
looking to pursue higher education.
Est. 2005 W.E.B. Du Bois High School
W.E.B. Du Bois High School (Du Bois) is based on extensive research
supporting small and focused high schools. The Du Bois High School is
partnered with the Marquette University College of Communication and
WYMS Radio.
Du Bois trains and educates students in grades 9-12 for leadership in their
communities, the city, the country, and the world. The goal of this small high
school is for all students to graduate and become lifelong learners, whether
they decide to pursue higher education or enter the workforce. Students have
access to Marquette’s College of Communication summer programs
(journalism, desktop publishing, etc.).
Est. 2000 Westside Academy I & II
Westside Academy, located on the west side of Milwaukee, serves students
from Head Start through eighth grade. At Westside Academy the goal is to
provide instruction that will enable all students to have successful academic
careers and be on their way to becoming productive citizens of society.
Students entering our school are evaluated to determine their instructional
level and then placed in an instructional setting to best serve their needs.
Classroom structure will be centered around teacher directed instruction with
opportunities for cooperative learning, independent study, technology
assisted instruction for enrichment and reinforcement of skills, and the use of
manipulative to aid understanding of the concepts taught. Westside Academy
is developing a character-building program along with structured and
nurturing environment that teaches responsibility and self-discipline.
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