Children in grades K5–12.
**Only City of Milwaukee residents may apply.
Watch the program orientation video to help decide if the program is right for your child. At the end of the video, enter the child’s MPS ID number and birthdate (for current MPS students). For non-MPS students email luedtkwj@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
The MPS Virtual Program is completely online and is delivered via Edgenuity virtual instruction.
• This program is asynchronous for grades 6–12 (students work for a minimum 60 minutes a day per course on a schedule they choose.) Students can put in additional time on weekends.
• Students in K5–5th grade receive 60 minutes per day of synchronous (active face-to-face) instruction with a teacher along with computer-based instruction and a workbook.
• Students can participate in extracurricular activities at the MPS school previously attended. Students new to MPS can participate at their neighborhood school.
• Students remain in the program until the end of a semester. If desired, they may transition to in-person learning at the end of a semester.
• High school students can participate in limited Advanced Placement (AP) courses while enrolled in the virtual program.
• A family member is required to attend an orientation session to ensure understanding of the program.
• An adult in the home is expected to serve as a learning coach to support and assist children in K5 through 5th grade. Learning coaches have access to progress reports and all program communications.
• An introductory video is available for families to learn more.
MVP is a Milwaukee Public Schools program with the same accreditation and accountability required for in-person schools by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. MVP offers:
• A challenging curriculum
• Advanced Placement (AP) courses at the high school level
• Access to on-demand progress and grade reports
• Multiple levels of support for students and families
This program follows the Districtwide Calendar. Classes begin September 3, 2024.
K4 - Grade 5
• Attend synchronous sessions every day.
• Please note that synchronous are teacher led instruction.
• Completing assignments in 6 courses are required for grade advancement.
Grade 6 - 12
• Check messages in Imagine Learning system daily.
• Complete AM and PM Attendance Links.
• Complete 60 minutes per course daily is required for student success.
• Getting into the routine early will prevent absences and avoid truancy concerns.
• Please note that students who complete 60 minutes of work in each course daily will prevent any absences from happening.
• MVP staff manually update absences using synchronous session data , course activity and attendance links.
K4 - Grade 5
• Complete course modules in Buzz system for all classes.
• Upload assignments as needed and be sure to name them so you upload the correct file
Grade 6 - 12
• Check your Snapshot grade
• Green ahead/on pace
• Yellow almost there
• Red – Behind (all students in red must work weekends/off days
• Grades and progress are two separate measures.
• Student grades may go down as they progress.
• Grades on progress reports are available daily but sent every eight weeks via email.
• Teachers have 24 hours to review projects.
• Students who take advantage of tutoring (concept coaching) earn better grades and are able to finish courses faster.
• Grade Scale.
Virtual Programs require virtual support
• It is critical an adult is checking emails daily – all info is sent this way.
• Please do not call. Many questions can be answered by your mentor. We can assist more families in a timely manner via email.
• If you email your mentors with the name of your student and the concern, we can support you by phone if needed.
Contacting MVP Staff
Attendance
To report a student absence contact Ms. Debow - debowpe@Milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Concerns about attendance review contact Ms. Mack - mackbd@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Course Credit Information
Counselor Ms. Sayaovang - sayaovpt@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
• Schedule Questions
• Credit Questions