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Milwaukee College Preparatory School
Milwaukee College Prep is a free, K-8 public charter school that every child in the City of Milwaukee is eligible to attend, whose mission is “knowledge plus character pave the road to college and beyond.” We absolutely believe that an uncompromising K-8 education is the difference between dreams realized and dreams denied. If a child can’t read, problem-solve, draw inferences, think critically, be self-disciplined and self-determined, that child will not realize his or her dreams…he or she won’t even come close. We also know that after a rigorous Milwaukee College Prep education in a loving environment, our scholars, not their demography, will determine their destiny. With test scores and graduation rates that rival even the most prosperous districts across the state, Milwaukee College Prep alums are doing just that in high performing high schools and colleges across the country.
Purpose
Eliminate the achievement gap so that all children, no matter their demography, gain the knowledge and character to determine their own destinies
Mission
Knowledge plus character pave the road to college and beyond
Additional Culture Details
With its 20 year strong track record of success and a firm belief that education is the civil rights issue of our time, Milwaukee College Prep has become a leader in urban education. Even as enrollment grows, our focus remains steadfast: to establish a loving and rigorous environment where great teaching and learning flourish. The uncompromising curriculum is coupled with our strong and nationally recognized commitment to character development and social-emotional learning and taught by the very best educators out there. In order to impact urban education exponentially, we have hosted and shared best practices with more than 2,000 educators and administrators from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and the nation. Together, we will ensure that every students walks through the threshold of a great school.
Values
- Joy
- Our philosophy is to "pull" children into school by providing an environment that is safe, and full of joy and love.