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Standards-Bases Report Cards New Standards-based Report Card Introduced in 35 Schools
Standards describe what a student should know and be able to do at each grade level in all subjects. For several years, MPS has studied the use of a report card for elementary students that reports progress to the standards. This new report card was piloted in several schools over the last two years. It was well-received by parents, families, and teachers as a positive step in better communicating grade-level expectations for student learning. The report card is being used in 35 schools during 2011-12 and will provide valuable information on student’s performance to the standards—from minimal to advanced levels. The report card also provides information on a child's work habits, behavior, and effort.

Why a Standards-based Report Card?

  • First, it clarifies and reinforces consistent, high expectations for all MPS students and schools.
  • Second, the report card helps teachers, students, and families focus on the standards throughout the school year.
  • Finally, and most importantly, the new report card provides specific feedback on progress to the standards so students, families, and teachers can work together to set meaningful goals for improvement.  Information on which big ideas and concepts each child has learned and what work is still needed for success in the next grade level helps ensure that your child receives additional support—at home and school—when needed.
The Parent Handbooks, posted here by grade level, provide information about the report card being piloted at the schools shown below, including frequently asked questions and additional background information, a description of proficiency levels, a sample report card, further detail on the content area standards included on the report card, and a list of additional resources for parents.  Though only 35 MPS schools are using this report card in 2011-12, all students at all schools in MPS focus on the standards shown in these handbooks.

Schools Using a Standards-based Report Card in 2011-2012
Academy of Accelerated Learning
Doerfler
Hayes Bilingual
Longellow
Rogers Street Academy
Alcott
Engleburg
Honey Creek
Lowell
Victory
Allen-Field
Fairview
I.D.E.A.L.
Maple Tree
Vieau
Bethune
Forest Home Avenue School
Kagel
Manitoba
Whitman
Brown St. Academy
U.S Grant
Kluge
Milwaukee Spanish Immersion
Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning
Cooper
Greenfield Bilingual
Kosciuszko Montessori
Mitchell
Westside Academy
Curtin Leadership Academy
Hampton
Lincoln Avenue
Morgandale
Zablocki

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MPS Non-Discrimination Notice
Nondiscrimination Notice

It is the policy of the Milwaukee Public Schools, as required by section 118.13, Wisconsin Statutes, that no person will be denied admission to any public school or be denied the benefits of, or be discriminated against in any curricular, extracurricular, pupil services, recreational or other program or activity because of the person�s sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.

This policy also prohibits discrimination under related federal statutes, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (race, color, and national origin), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (sex), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (disability), and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (disability).

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

  • For section 118.13, Wisconsin Statutes, federal Title IX:
    Patricia Gill, Director, Office of Family Services, Room 133, Milwaukee Public Schools,
    5225 West Vliet St., P. O. Box 2181, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53201-2181
  • For Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), federal Title II:
    Jeff Molter, 504/ADA Coordinator for Students, MPS Department of Special Services,
    5225 West Vliet St., P. O. Box 2181, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53201-2181. (414) 475-8139 TTD: (414) 475-8139