Academics
The curriculum at Milwaukee French Immersion is based on the Common Core State Standards. The Common Core State Standards Initiative is a state-led effort coordinated by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). The standards were developed in collaboration with teachers, school administrators, and experts, to provide a clear and consistent framework to prepare our children for college and the workforce.
The standards are informed by the highest, most effective models from states across the country and countries around the world, and provide teachers and parents with a common understanding of what students are expected to learn. Consistent standards will provide appropriate benchmarks for all students, regardless of where they live.
These standards define the knowledge and skills students should have within their K-12 education careers so that they will graduate high school able to succeed in entry-level, credit-bearing academic college courses and in workforce training programs. The standards:
- Are aligned with college and work expectations;
- Are clear, understandable and consistent;
- Include rigorous content and application of knowledge through high-order skills;
- Build upon strengths and lessons of current state standards;
- Are informed by other top performing countries, so that all students are prepared to succeed in our global economy and society; and
- Are evidence-based.
Activities
In addition to the strong academic program, Milwaukee French Immersion School also offers the following activities to its students:
- Fifth Grade Immersion Experience: 5th grade students have the opportunity participate in a capstone experience where they are immersed in French culture and language for one week at Concordia Language Villages.
- Violin – group lessons are available before the school day for students in grades 3-5
- African Dance – group African Dance lessons are held over 12 weeks during the year to enrich the music and physical education of or students in grades K5 – 5.
- Intermural Basketball Team
- Cheerleading
- Soccer
- Le DELF– Students in grades 2-5 participate in the DELF French exam to demonstrate their abilities in French.
- LEGO League Robotics Team – Select students in grades 4 and 5 are invited to be part of Les Robots Français, our First Lego League Robotics team.
- UNSIL – We are a part of the UNSIL network (United Nations School of Learning). UNSIL begins in 4th grade and continues through 8th grade. Our students learn about the United Nations and Member Countries and will continue their experience at MSL. Every spring, there is a culminating project and showcase event.