Wisconsin Charter Schools Yearbook - School Management Services

David Lockett
1800 East Avenue
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5418
dlockett@wisp.k12.wi.us
Grade Levels: KG-06
Dennis Raabe
2516 School Street
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5420
draabe@wisp.k12.wi.us
Grade Levels: KG-06
John Blader
2926 Blaine Street
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5421
jblader@wisp.k12.wi.us
Grade Levels: KG-06
problems, or low academic abilities. Teaching staff work on sound academics
and develop the rapport, support, and nurturing environment necessary for a
successful alternative program at the junior high school level. Retired senior
volunteers assist the students as tutors and mentors. The school has expanded
to include adventure education, community service, and technology
integration.
Est. 2004 Jefferson School for the Arts
The Jefferson School for the Arts (JSFA) serves a diverse population of
students in grades K-6. The school seeks to create experiences in theater,
drama, visual and musical arts, adventure education, and community
performances to allow children to express themselves and encourage a
positive self-concept focused upon divergent experiences. The goal of JSFA
is to integrate arts concepts and enrichment activities to enhance, expand, and
modernize the academic delivery model.
The close proximity to and relationship with the UW–Stevens Point
(UWSP) Fine Arts Department and the Conservatory for Creative Expression
make JSFA a desirable match for an arts concept charter school.
Est. 2002 McDill Academies
The McDill Academies serves students in grades K-6 within the Stevens
Point School System.
McDill Academies is made up of four separate academies: (1) the Academy
of Math, (2) the Academy of Language Arts, (3) the Academy of the
Sciences, and (4) the Academy of the Humanities. Students spend one to two
hours daily in each academy. Students may be grouped into the academies
based on grade level, development, or performance levels. Each academy
has identified a continuum of grade-level performance standards that students
are expected to master each year. Individual progress of students in attaining
standards is monitored using the Assess 2 Learn Web-based computer
assessment package developed by Riverside Publishing.
In each academy, staff and parents continually review the curriculum to
determine what procedures, materials, and strategies lead to the learning of
stated skills.
Est. 1994 McKinley Center
The McKinley Center is one of 10 elementary schools in the Stevens Point
Area School District and serves students in grades K-6. The student
population includes regular education; gifted and talented program; special
education, such as learning, cognitive, physical, and speech and language;
and education for English-language learners. McKinley Center goals are to
(1) help every individual reach the highest level of success without regard to
economic or cultural background or individual learning style, (2) allow
parents, staff, students, and the community to work together to become
lifelong learners and responsible citizens in a global society, and (3) provide
educational programs that take into account the emotional, physical, and
intellectual needs of each individual.
The charter school works to accomplish these goals by integrating
technology into every student’s learning experience. Students achieve
improved academic results by using technology through the creation of
Power-Point presentations, Kids Pix slide shows, and videos. Student success
is further enhanced with parents and the community engaged in the education
process.
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