{"id":8162,"date":"2015-12-29T13:34:37","date_gmt":"2015-12-29T13:34:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www5.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/school\/bradleytech\/?page_id=8162"},"modified":"2026-01-15T15:10:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T15:10:54","slug":"academics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mps.school\/bradleytech\/academics\/","title":{"rendered":"Academics"},"content":{"rendered":"

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” module_class=”page-intro” _builder_version=”4.19.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]Academic achievement during high school depends on many factors, from a student\u2019s learning style and personal interests to their post-graduation plans. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]Bradley Tech students can find their focus by choosing from college- and career-preparatory courses of study.<\/p>\n

Our teachers\u2019 expertise, school laboratories and workshops, and Bradley Tech\u2019s influential industry and higher-ed partners can put students on the fast track to success. Our counselors help students chart and complete a personalized path to graduation day, and family support and involvement keeps students focused.<\/p>\n

All courses of study are aligned to Common Core State Standards<\/a> that set goals for what students learn at each grade level. For a complete list of the district\u2019s high school programs, courses, and graduation requirements, review the MPS High School Programs and Graduation Requirements guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ambitious Instruction Plan<\/h2>\n

The Milwaukee Public Schools Ambitious Instruction Plan<\/a> recognizes and celebrates that our students come from many cultures and backgrounds. This plan focuses on high-quality, culturally appropriate teaching and learning. Our goal is to ensure that every student develops reading, writing, and math skills in ways that are meaningful to their individual lives and experiences. Our staff works together to understand each learner and find appropriate ways to assess and improve their progress. We then make sure that students can apply what they have learned in productive ways in school and in their community.<\/p>\n

Common Core State Standards<\/h2>\n

The curriculum in Milwaukee Public Schools is based on Common Core State Standards<\/a>. These standards were developed with teachers, school administrators, and experts to prepare all children for college and the workforce.<\/p>\n

Advanced Placement (AP)<\/h2>\n

Sponsored by the College Board and taught by Tech teachers, Advanced Placement<\/a> courses give students the chance to tackle advanced content and earn college credit.<\/p>\n

Career and Technical Education<\/h2>\n

Bradley Tech students can earn high school and college credit, develop trade and technical skills, and participate in internships and apprenticeships before they graduate.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”Internships” open_toggle_text_color=”#2B2B28″ open_toggle_background_color=”#EEE9F2″ closed_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_color=”#5D2C85″ toggle_icon=”||fa||900″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”22px” open_icon_color=”#5D2C85″ open_toggle_icon=”||fa||900″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”22px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#2B2B28″ title_level=”h3″ title_font=”Open Sans||||||||” title_font_size=”22px” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” custom_css_toggle_icon=”position:relative;||padding-right:14px;||” border_width_all=”0px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]Tech students who participate in an MPS internship<\/a> are employed for a specific period of time to learn about a particular industry or occupation.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Pathways” open_toggle_text_color=”#2B2B28″ open_toggle_background_color=”#EEE9F2″ closed_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_color=”#5D2C85″ toggle_icon=”||fa||900″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”22px” open_icon_color=”#5D2C85″ open_toggle_icon=”||fa||900″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”22px” _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#2B2B28″ title_level=”h3″ title_font=”Open Sans||||||||” title_font_size=”22px” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” custom_css_toggle_icon=”position:relative;||padding-right:14px;||” border_width_all=”0px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n

Tech and Milwaukee Area Technical College partner to provide three career-aligned pathways<\/a>: Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, and Information Technology.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”School-to-Work Transition Program” open_toggle_text_color=”#2B2B28″ open_toggle_background_color=”#EEE9F2″ closed_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_color=”#5D2C85″ toggle_icon=”||fa||900″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”22px” open_icon_color=”#5D2C85″ open_toggle_icon=”||fa||900″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”22px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#2B2B28″ title_level=”h3″ title_font=”Open Sans||||||||” title_font_size=”22px” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” custom_css_toggle_icon=”position:relative;||padding-right:14px;||” border_width_all=”0px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]For three decades, the MPS School-to-Work Transition Program<\/a> (STWTP) has placed students with special education needs at worksites across Milwaukee where they develop employment readiness and independent living skills while earning credit toward their high school diploma.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Youth Apprenticeship Program” open_toggle_text_color=”#2B2B28″ open_toggle_background_color=”#EEE9F2″ closed_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_color=”#5D2C85″ toggle_icon=”||fa||900″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”22px” open_icon_color=”#5D2C85″ open_toggle_icon=”||fa||900″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”22px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#2B2B28″ title_level=”h3″ title_font=”Open Sans||||||||” title_font_size=”22px” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” custom_css_toggle_icon=”position:relative;||padding-right:14px;||” border_width_all=”0px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]Learning a trade and earning a paycheck are among the benefits of this longstanding program for junior and senior students who alternate classes at Bradley Tech with youth apprenticeships<\/a>. Each student is paired with a mentor who is a journeyman in a student\u2019s chosen trade.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”30px||10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n

Core Courses<\/h2>\n

Students enroll in classes \u2014 ranging from foundational to advanced \u2014 that fulfill graduation requirements in these core subjects: English\/Language Arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and world languages.<\/p>\n

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Students who earn a \u201cU\u201d or \u201cD\u201d in a core course may use this district-approved online curriculum to recover credits.<\/p>\n

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Dual Enrollment<\/h2>\n

Students earn high school and college credit, at the same time, in dual enrollment courses. Tech educators with advanced degrees may be approved to teach Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) or UW-Milwaukee (UWM) courses in our school. Depending on the course, some students may even attend classes on the MATC or UWM campus.<\/p>\n

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Wisconsin high schoolers can take one or more courses at an institution of higher education.<\/p>\n

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The M3<\/sup> College Connections program is an innovative dual enrollment program of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS), Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC), and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) that allows eligible students to complete their high school graduation requirements while earning college credits from both MATC and UWM at no expense to the student. Students successfully completing the program have guaranteed admission to MATC and UWM. Students must be in good standing and on track to graduate to participate in the program.<\/p>\n

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Wisconsin high schoolers can take one or more courses at a two-year or technical college.<\/p>\n

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Electives<\/h2>\n

Students can fulfill graduation and college entrance requirements while gaining new insight and knowledge in elective courses. Elective courses typically reflect a school\u2019s focus, such as the arts, engineering, technical education, or foreign language. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”Project Lead The Way” open_toggle_text_color=”#2B2B28″ open_toggle_background_color=”#EEE9F2″ closed_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_color=”#5D2C85″ toggle_icon=”||fa||900″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”22px” open_icon_color=”#5D2C85″ open_toggle_icon=”||fa||900″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”22px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#2B2B28″ title_level=”h3″ title_font=”Open Sans||||||||” title_font_size=”22px” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ custom_css_toggle_icon=”position:relative;||padding-right:14px;||” border_width_all=”0px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]In our Project Lead The Way<\/a> Engineering laboratory, Tech educators implement a creative and challenging STEM curriculum designed by national education and engineering leaders. Students develop true technical skills, deeper problem solving abilities, and explore careers in engineering.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”30px||10px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n

Special Education<\/h2>\n

MPS serves all children with disabilities, including cognitive, emotional, hearing, learning, physical, speech, and vision disabilities. The school\u2019s special education teachers, regular education teachers, school social worker, school psychologist, and administration work together to meet students\u2019 needs.<\/p>\n

If you think your child has special education needs, ask your child\u2019s teacher or principal for an evaluation. For general questions about special education or specialized services<\/a>, please call (414) 874-8493.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Academic achievement during high school depends on many factors, from a student\u2019s learning style and personal interests to their post-graduation plans. Bradley Tech students can find their focus by choosing from college- and career-preparatory courses of study. Our teachers\u2019 expertise, school laboratories and workshops, and Bradley Tech\u2019s influential industry and higher-ed partners can put students […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":2,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"\"pathway<\/strong>Discover. Prepare. Plan. Determine. <\/strong>\r\n\r\nFor over 100 years, Bradley Tech connects a high school education to\u00a0Career Pathways<\/strong> that lead to rewarding futures.\r\n\r\nCareer Pathways<\/strong> are groups\u00a0of occupations and career specialties used as an organizing tool for curriculum design and instruction. Successful completion of a Bradley Tech Pathway is a great start for future career success.\r\n\r\nThe goals of a Bradley Tech career-based education include:\r\n

\u2022 Blending rigorous academic\/technical preparation.\r\n\u2022 Providing career development.\r\n\u2022 Offers options for students to experience all aspects of a business or industry.\r\n\u2022 Facilitates\/assists students and educators with ongoing transitions.<\/p>\r\nBradley Tech is a place\u00a0to discover, to prepare, to plan, and to determine\u00a0your passions. Explore with hands-on learning opportunities. Develop real work skills.\u00a0 All while\u00a0working to earn college credits that can be\u00a0applied to future studies at a variety of Wisconsin universities and colleges! You will be ahead of the crowd and save thousands of dollars in college expenses!\r\n\r\n\"M3\r\n\r\nIn partnership with MATC and the\u00a0University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Bradley Tech offers industry-approved Programs of Study<\/strong>, which includes\u00a0a\u00a0sequence of instruction (based on recommended standards, and knowledge and skills) consisting of coursework,\u00a0 activities, work-site learning, service learning, and other learning experiences. \u00a0This sequence of instruction provides preparation for a career and challenges the students to an opportunity to earn at least 12 college credits.\u00a0Students\u00a0who are ready for greater challenges can earn more college credits with fast-track programs that include a technical diploma in mobile app\/web design.\r\n\r\nLearn more about the Bradley Tech Career Pathway curriculum.<\/a>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\"\"\r\n\r\nConstruction<\/a>\r\nCareers include: Carpentry.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Download the BT\/MATC Carpentry Course Programming Card.<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
MATC Programs:<\/strong>\r\n\"Carpentry<\/a>\"Electricity<\/a>\"Preparatory<\/a>\"Bricklaying<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
\"\"\r\nDesign<\/strong><\/a>\r\nCareers include: Graphic artist, mobile app designer, web designer.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Download the BT\/MATC Graphic Designer Course Programming Card<\/a>.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Download the BT\/MATC Web Deigner Course Programming Card<\/a>.<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
MATC Programs:<\/strong>\r\n\"Graphic-Design-AAS_ProCard-FNL-2015-16\"<\/a>\"Mobile-Application-Designer-Diploma_ProCard_FNL-2015-16_1\"<\/a>\"Web-Designer-Diploma_ProCard_FNL-2015-16\"<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
\"\"\r\nManufacturing<\/strong><\/a>\r\nCareers include: Machine tool operator, welder.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Download the BT\/MATC Machine Tooling Course Programming Card<\/a>.<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Download the BT\/MATC Welding Course Programming Card<\/a>.<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
MATC Programs:<\/strong>\r\n\"Machine<\/a>\"Welding<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
\"\"\r\nPre-Engineering<\/strong><\/a>\r\nCareers include: Engineering, mechanical drafting.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Download the BT\/MATC Pre-Engineering (Mechanical Drafting) Programming Card<\/a>.<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
MATC Programs:<\/strong>\r\n\"Mechanical<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n \r\n\r\nAsk a Tech graduate the value of a shop certificate and the education earned at Bradley Tech and you will often hear the same story that it continues to help them long after high school.","_et_gb_content_width":"","_mc_calendar":[],"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8162","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/bradleytech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8162","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/bradleytech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/bradleytech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/bradleytech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/bradleytech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8162"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/bradleytech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8162\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/bradleytech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8162"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}