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May 20 2012
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    High School Enrollment

    High School Enrollment

    Enrolling in high school is very similar to the K-8 enrollment process. The three choice school selection form is still used.

    There are several things that are different when enrolling in a high school

    • All high schools except King and Milwaukee High School of the Arts reserve 55% of seats for students in their attendance area.

    • All high schools offer different programs. Students in a program take classes designed to teach specific skills. Many specialize in career training.

    • Middle School attendance affects high school acceptance. Students with a 90% or higher attendance first semester of their eighth grade year are given preference.

    • Many high schools have entrance requirements. These may include things like GPA requirements, auditions and extracurricular participation. Please attend the school’s open house or call the school of interest for details regarding entrance requirements.

    MPS Non-Discrimination Notice
    Nondiscrimination Notice

    It is the policy of the Milwaukee Public Schools, as required by section 118.13, Wisconsin Statutes, that no person will be denied admission to any public school or be denied the benefits of, or be discriminated against in any curricular, extracurricular, pupil services, recreational or other program or activity because of the person�s sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.

    This policy also prohibits discrimination under related federal statutes, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (race, color, and national origin), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (sex), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (disability), and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (disability).

    The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

    • For section 118.13, Wisconsin Statutes, federal Title IX:
      Patricia Gill, Director, Office of Family Services, Room 133, Milwaukee Public Schools,
      5225 West Vliet St., P. O. Box 2181, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53201-2181
    • For Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), federal Title II:
      Jeff Molter, 504/ADA Coordinator for Students, MPS Department of Special Services,
      5225 West Vliet St., P. O. Box 2181, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53201-2181. (414) 475-8139 TTD: (414) 475-8139