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Kradwell School is a private, non-sectarian K5 through grade 12 school, established in 1963.  It is recognized as a private school by the Wisconsin Department of Public instruction.  We offer make-up and enrichment courses to all student populations.  The student/teacher ratio is 5/1.  Weekly progress notes from each teacher are mailed to parents or others as requested.  Transcripts of grades/credits are mailed to the home school following the summer session

The summer session starts Tuesday, June 17 and ends Thursday, July 30.  Classes are 60 minutes in length.

Grades K5-8 (Direct Instruction® – Reading & Composition)

8:00-9:00, 9:00-10:00 & 11:00 to

 

Middle & High School classes are offered in the morning and afternoon as follows:

8:30-9:30, 9:30-10:30, 10:30-11:30, 11:30-12:30, 1:00-2:00 &  2:00-3:00

The school building is open from 7:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. during summer school.

Kradwell School strives to provide a well-rounded education and a warm, pleasant environment.  It is our hope that adolescents who attend our program will leave with not only a strong academic base, but also a better emotional outlook

References are available upon request.

Enrollment:

In order to guarantee enrollment, tuition must be received by May 31, 2008.  Summer school enrollment is open through June 20, space permitting.  Contact Leslie Newman, Kradwell Program Coordinator, at 414-454-6593 or leslie.newman@aurora.org to arrange enrollment and/or a visit.

Location:

Kradwell School is located on a thirty-acre wooded campus (Aurora Health Care – Wauwatosa) overlooking the Menomonee River and the village area of Wauwatosa.  We are within 2 miles of both I-94 and WI 45 and within 2 blocks of the #31 State/Highland and #67 N. 76th/S. 84th bus lines.

Technology:

Each classroom is equipped with one or more PC’s. Software includes Microsoft Office applications and high speed Internet access. Kradwell also subscribes to RFB&D Audio Books. Textbooks on CD’s are available for students with Dyslexia, Attention Deficit Disorder and other learning disabilities. 

Course Offerings:

Kradwell specializes in matching courses required by public and private schools in SE Wisconsin. The following is a listing of courses offered during summer school:  Note: Contact us if you are interested in a course that is not listed.

Grades K5 through 8

Direct Instruction® – Reading & Writing

Kradwell is proud to be utilizing the SRA Direct Instruction® program for both reading and writing instruction.  Direct Instruction teaches explicit strategies and a variety of skills necessary for students to achieve success.

The reading program provides students with strategic and carefully integrated series of skills.  Comprehension and decoding skills are taught and progress is documented.  Direct Instruction is a proven systematic approach to reading.

The writing program is designed for students who are able to construct a simple paragraph but have problems with clarity, sentence variety and punctuation.  The program will help students to focus on writing intelligibility, dialogue and editing skills.

As with all classes at Kradwell, the student teacher ratio is 5:1.  Teachers develop individual programs of study specific to each student’s individual learning and behavioral characteristics.

Teachers are experienced with a wide range of emotional social and behavioral issues and create a safe educational environment conducive to success.

MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL

ENGLISH

Language Arts (Grades 6-8), English 9 (Either or Both Semesters), English 10 (Composition), Speech,

American Literature, Comparative Literature, World Literature, English 12 (Either or Both Semesters), Business English.

MATH

Math (Grades 6-8),, General Math, Pre-Algebra (Either Semester), Algebra (Either Semester), Geometry (Either Semester), Advanced Algebra/with or without Trig. (Either Semester), Calculus, Consumer Math, etc

SCIENCE

Science (Grades 6-8), Physical Science (Either or Both Semesters), Earth Science (Either or Both Semesters), Biology (Either or Both Semesters), Chemistry (Either Semester), Environmental Science, Physics, etc.

SOCIAL STUDIES

Social Studies (Grades 6-8), World History (Either or Both Semesters), U. S. History (Either or Both Semesters), Geography (Either or Both Semesters), Civics, U.S. Government (Either or Both Semesters), Psychology, Economics, Sociology, Practical Law, Financial Literacy, Current Events, etc.

COMPUTER

Keyboarding

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Health

­OTHER

ACT (College Entrance Test) Preparation
Art
Study Skills

Attendance:

The first day of summer school is Tuesday, June 17th and the last day is Wednesday, July 30th.  In order to grant .50 high school credit per course students must be present.  * Absences in excess 3 school days impact the student’s final grade.  Refer to the Grade Cap Policy.

*Family vacations, camp or other prescheduled activities occurring during summer school can be accommodated. 

Grade cap policy:

Classroom attendance is vital because many instructional activities include the following: demonstrations, cooperative learning experiences, videos, oral directions/ explanations, and the practice of appropriate social skills.  We believe that classroom-learning experiences, which are interactive, are more effective than passive learning experiences, which are not interactive and done outside the classroom.

The Grade Cap is tiered and based on the number of absences/tardies during the summer session.   All absences/tardies (except the following exceptions) will count towards this grade cap.  If a parent reports their son/daughter ill for the day, the student will be marked absent and make-up work will be given to the student.  However, the absence will count toward the grade cap schedule. 

The following absences/tardies will not count toward the grade cap:

Absences accompanied by a doctor’s excuse, stating that the student was not able to attend due to a medical or psychological reason.   The excuse must be turned in immediately following the absence.

Absences that may be due to non-medical reasons but are deemed permissible by the Principal or Assistant Principal.

Number of absences

 Highest possible grade

0-3

A

4

B

5

C

6

D+

7 & Above

D-

NOTE:  Absences and tardiness is documented in the weekly progress notes.

Food:

Students are allowed to eat food/snacks and drink beverages in the classroom.  Vending machines and refrigerated bubblers are located in the school building. We recommend that students bring single dollar bills or change for the vending machines. A cafeteria is available in an adjacent building for students staying over the lunch period.

Medical Emergencies:

If a medical emergency should occur during school hours, Wauwatosa Paramedics will transfer the student to the Children’s Hospital Emergency Room or a designated emergency room as appropriate.  The cost of emergency transportation and treatment is the responsibility of the student’s guardian/parent.

Policies:

The following rules and regulations are subject to change in response to the needs of the Kradwell School Program:

MATERIALS:

All school materials are provided by Kradwell School.  Students are expected to take good care of their materials.  The replacement value of lost or abused textbooks etc. will be billed to the student’s parents.

EXCUSED ABENSES

Parents are asked to notify the school secretary  before 9:00a.m. (Morning Session or Noon (Afternoon Session) on the day the student will be absent.  Telephone # 414 454-6590 or email:  peg.Jordan@aurora.org

UNEXCUSED ABSENCES:

Unexcused absence results in a 0 grade in each class for the day.

TARDINESS:

Unexcused tardiness affects grades and counts toward the absence, i.e., 30 accumulated minutes is the equivalent of 1 day of  class.

DRUGS &  ALCOHOL:

Any suspicion/evidence of possession, use, or distribution of drugs/alcohol can result in expulsion.

DRUG SCREENS:

Students suspected of drug use will be required to have drug screens done. 

PHYSICAL FIGHTING, INSTIGATING, FIGHTS & WEAPONS

Fighting or instigating fights can result in expulsion. Possession of weapons will involve the police.

BEEPERS/ CELLULAR PHONES

Beepers and cellular phones must be turned off during school time. Cell phones must be kept on the student’s desk in view of the teacher during class time. If the student leaves class during this time the cell phone must Be given to the teacher until the student returns.

MUSIC PLAYERS

Students are allowed to listen to their personal music players during classes as long as they don’t disturb others.

PHYSICAL PLANT

Classes take place in the Kradwell School Building and Gymnasium. Ours is not an open campus. Students must confine themselves to these areas during school hours.

PARKING:

Parking is limited.   Students can park in the lower lot south of the school building.  Parking is also available in the City of Wauwatosa Lots located NE of the campus off of Harwood Ave.  Posted speed limits and parking restrictions must be obeyed Posted speed limits and parking restrictions must be obeyed.

Tuition:

$2,928.00       (6 classes, 3.0 credits)
$2,454.00       (5 classes, 2.5 credits)
$1,986.00       (4 classes, 2.0 credits)
$1,534.50       (3 classes, 1.5 credits)
$1,051.50       (2 classes, 1.0 credit)
$   525.00       (1 class,    .50 credit)

The tuition fee includes all books and materials, including pens, pencils and paper.  Summer school tuition is due on or before *May 31, 2008 to guarantee enrollment.

*Summer school tuition is non-refundable.

A 10% discount is offered to Aurora Health Care employees.

High School students can earn up to *3 credits (6 classes).  Classes run 60 minutes starting on the half-hour, i.e., 8:30-9:30, 9:30-10:30 etc. in the morning and on the hour 1:00 & 2:00) in the afternoon.

*NOTE:  Some high schools will only accept 1.5-2.0 credits earned in summer school.  Please check with your guidance counselor before enrolling if you are considering 4-6 courses.

Summer School Calendar:

JUNE

M  T   W   T    F
    17  18  19  20
23 24  25  26  27
30

JULY

M   T   W   T   F
     
1    2    3   H
7    8    9   10  11
14  15  16  17 18
21  22  23  24 25
28  29  30 

July 4     = INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY (NO CLASSES)

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