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Tuition and graduation
The
2009-2010 school year totals $11,844. The tuition fee
includes all books and materials, including pens, pencils,
paper, notebooks and art supplies. Prepaid annual and
semi-annual payments are discounted.
Nine month and twelve month payment plans are available
and managed by Facts Tuition Management.
In the case of a student entering after the start of the
school year, the registration fee is prorated based in the
start date.
Summer school tuition is non-refundable.
Grading structure
It is essential that the education program follow the basic structure
of the local public/private school systems to model the educational
milieu of these systems. This modeling is most apparent in graduation
requirements, credits, course title, school calendars and the grading
system.
Because the educational program serves a broad spectrum of ability
levels, it was found necessary to modify the standardized grading
system. The current grading system integrates instructional levels to
reflect more accurately the exceptional, average, and low ability
student's ability to earn an "A" if he/she puts forth his/her best
effort.
Failure grades are removed from a student’s transcript for courses
retaken and passed at Kradwell.
An attendance/grade cap is employed at
Kradwell.
Upon completion of a student’s enrollment, the student’s transcripts,
academic-testing results, progress reports, and any other pertinent
educational information are forwarded to the receiving educational
institution.
Accreditation
Kradwell School is recognized as a
private school by the Wisconsin State Department of Public Instruction
and is listed in the Wisconsin School Directory under the school
district of Wauwatosa.
Graduation
requirements
In order to graduate, a student must have earned a minimum of twenty-one
credits in ninth through twelfth grade subjects, which shall include the
following:
Four credits of English which incorporate instruction in written
communication, oral communication, grammar and usage of English language,
and literature.
Three credits of social studies which incorporate instruction in state
and local government, and one credit of United States history.
Two to three credits of mathematics which incorporate instruction in the
properties, processes, and symbols of arithmetic and elements of algebra,
geometry and statistics.
Two to three credits of natural science which incorporate instruction in
the biological sciences and physical sciences.
Two credits of physical education (includes .5 credit of
health education/environmental health) which incorporate instruction in the
effects of exercise on the human body, health-related physical fitness, and
activities for lifetime use.
Elective credits to make up a total of twenty-two (22) credits.
If credit requirements are met, high school students can graduate
following the first semester, second semester or summer school.
College entrance
testing
The average composite ACT score for
Kradwell students tested over the past five school years is 23.8. The
average composite score nationally is 21 and the Wisconsin score is 22.2
School to
adulthood
Guidance and transition program
Our guidance and transition program is
designed to promote post-secondary education. The careers class is the
primary components of the program but other, non-classroom offerings have
been added featuring occupational and college advisement, supper programs,
GED and ACT information, financial aids applications, trades
apprenticeships, volunteer opportunities, job lead bulletin boards, legal
and medical aid resources and work/study credit. Assistance in many of these
areas is provided within the context of the classroom. Private,
individualized assistance is also available during non-classroom hours by
appointment.
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