Basic Profile

Opened In

1993

Grades

9 through 12

Environment

Urban

Type

District - Alternative

Autonomies

Program

Determine learning program

Set school-level policy

Determine professional development

Determine authorizer assessments

Determine state assessments

Personnel

Select colleagues

Evaluate colleagues

Transfer or terminate colleagues

Determine tenure policy

Select leaders

Administrative

Determine school budget

Set staff pattern

Determine compensation

Determine teacher workday

Set schedule

Teacher Authority Is...

De Jure and De Facto

NOVA is a Milwaukee Public School’s Partnership School. They offer a full-day academic program leading to a high school diploma for students who meet the criteria of the State of Wisconsin’s Children At Risk statute and who are not achieving academic success in the traditional schools. They are also part of TransCenter for Youth network of small schools which provides operating support.

About the Learning Program

Our Mission

Our mission is to graduate proficient, confident, and respectful young scholars with the educational and social skills necessary to compete in our ever-changing world.

Our Goals

Grow into confident, productive members of society.

Stay in school, learn new skills/concepts, and graduate.

Practice respect, responsibility, and self-awareness in our daily lives.

Become hardworking, critical thinking students that will lead an honest, safe, and healthy life.

Build positive relationships that will create a safe learning community.