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The Summer Academy program is an innovative approach to extending the learning opportunities for Milwaukee students. The program has been developed to build on this foundation while preparing students for the next grade level's standards.
Freshman year is the most important year of your high school career. Understanding how to navigate your first year of high school will set you up for a successful sophomore year and graduation from high school.
Milwaukee Public Schools offers a variety of alternative education programs for students.
The Wisconsin Challenge Academy is an opportunity for students ages 16 years 9 months to 18 years to attend a six-month residency at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin. Students accepted for the program work on soft skills and high school equivalency diploma test preparation.
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction authorizes Milwaukee Public Schools and other districts to operate school-based GED Option #2 (GEDO #2) programs. Certain requirements need to be met for enrollment.
Students who participate in thoughtfully designed community service experiences are more likely to do well in school, graduate, vote, and become responsible citizens.
MPS provides a competency-based option for students who do not meet the eligibility requirements for GEDO #2. This approach is personalized, offering high school students an opportunity to demonstrate proficiency through a path that is specific to individual student needs.
Enrichment camps give students K5-grade 12 the opportunity to pursue new interests, discover their passion, and engage in hands-on experiences.
The Edgenuity program uses an online curriculum that aligns to MPS expectations regarding curriculum and rigor.
Service-learning is a way to teach and learn that connects classroom studies with the care and concern students naturally have for their world.