{"id":38,"date":"2016-01-29T17:22:22","date_gmt":"2016-01-29T17:22:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www5.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/school\/clark\/?page_id=38"},"modified":"2025-11-14T15:20:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T15:20:10","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mps.school\/clarke\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; module_class=&#8221;page-intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>At Clarke Street School, it\u2019s all about relationships \u2013 with educators, with classmates, with yourself.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Our teachers are world changers who inspire about 200 K4 to eighth-grade students to love themselves, be kind and be prepared. Clarke Street scholars prepare for high school, college, and career success in the classroom, in our <a href=\"https:\/\/mpsschoolsites.wpenginepowered.com\/clarke\/families\/after-school-program\/\">after-school academic enrichment program<\/a>, during <a href=\"https:\/\/mpsschoolsites.wpenginepowered.com\/clarke\/activities\/\">extracurricular activities<\/a>, and through tutoring <a href=\"https:\/\/mpsschoolsites.wpenginepowered.com\/clarke\/about\/partnerships\/\">partnerships<\/a> focused on reading proficiency. Technology is blended into daily learning.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;2px||60px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;slide&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#b7b7b7&#8243; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset3&#8243; box_shadow_spread=&#8221;-10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Grades&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xf19d;||fa||900&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#2B2B28&#8243; image_icon_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;60px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _dynamic_attributes=&#8221;content&#8221; _module_preset=&#8221;721136f0-39a5-42af-b920-2d66318cf15a&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_font=&#8221;|||on|||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;28px&#8221; body_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.53)&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|10px|30px|10px|true|true&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;bottom&#8221; locked=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50Ijoic2l0ZV90YWdsaW5lIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIifX0=@[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;slide&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#b7b7b7&#8243; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset3&#8243; box_shadow_spread=&#8221;-10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;School Hours&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xf017;||fa||900&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#2B2B28&#8243; image_icon_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;60px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;721136f0-39a5-42af-b920-2d66318cf15a&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_font=&#8221;|||on|||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;28px&#8221; body_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.53)&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|10px|30px|10px|true|true&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;bottom&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>7:15 a.m. &#8211; 2:15 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]Clarke Street School provides a welcoming and safe learning environment within our spacious, Cream City-brick classrooms \u2013 and beyond. Students will have more to experience and explore in 2024, when the school\u2019s new playground, outdoor classrooms, and home economics lab open. Students enjoy learning to connect and respect through social-emotional lessons that promote calmness and kindness. Attendance incentives strengthen school pride and boost student attendance. Our school uniform creates a sense of unity and helps keep students focused on character development and academic achievement. Clarke Street School even has a favorite book, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kirkusreviews.com\/book-reviews\/grace-byers\/i-am-enough-byers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I Am Enough<\/a>.\u201d Look for a copy of it in our library during an open house or school tour.<\/p>\n<h2>After School Program<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/mpsschoolsites.wpenginepowered.com\/clarke\/families\/after-school-program\/\">Nita M. Lowey 21st Community Learning Center at Clarke Street School<\/a> provides after-school programming to K4 through eighth-grade students in partnership with Milwaukee Recreation and Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee. The Nita M. 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Clarke Street scholars prepare for high school, college, and career success in the classroom, in our after-school academic enrichment program, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Clarke Street School is a professional learning community where we transform the lives of our students by providing high-quality education for a population of approximately 300 students in grades K4-8. We offer a caring, supportive atmosphere where the spirit of mutual cooperation, collaboration and respect is established. Our school's primary focus is to provide ALL students with a high-quality education in a welcoming, safe and inviting environment. \r\n\r\nWe are committed to enriching and enhancing student educational experiences through increased engagement, quality instruction and high academic expectations. We envision students who are 'Expert Citizens,' which encompasses: creativity, hard work, fair play, teamwork, and students who are active and engaged community citizens. \r\n\r\nOur school is emerging in social emotional learning and offer a gifted and talented program in our early grades. \r\n\r\nFamilies can enroll in this school using the online application at <a href=\"https:\/\/mpsmke.com\/EnrollMPS\">mpsmke.com\/EnrollMPS<\/a>.\r\n\r\n<h2>Staff<\/h2>\r\nAt Clarke Street School we have a kind and caring staff that will be sure that your child receives a high-quality education while helping them to become a well rounded global citizen. <a href=\"https:\/\/mpsschoolsites.wpenginepowered.com\/clarke\/staff\/\">Learn more about our amazing staff<\/a>.\r\n<h2>Athletics &amp; Interscholastic Sports<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Basketball (Boys\/Girls)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Cheerleading<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Track<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Flag Football<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Soccer<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Before &amp; After School<\/h2>\r\nAfter school care is from 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. and provided by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee.\r\n<h2>College &amp; Career<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Comprehensive Programming<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Career and Tech Ed ( Project Lead The Way - Engineering )<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Community Partners<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>AT&amp;T Pioneers<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Children's Wisconsin<\/li>\r\n \t<li>City Year<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Feeding America<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Master Lock<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Northwestern Mutual<\/li>\r\n \t<li>SPARK Early Literacy Tutoring<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<h2>Curriculum &amp; Instruction<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Early Childhood (AGR)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Dress Code<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Uniforms are required (Black or navy blue bottoms and red or white polo or collared shirts)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","_et_gb_content_width":"","_mc_calendar":[],"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-38","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/clarke\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/38","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/clarke\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/clarke\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/clarke\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/clarke\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=38"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/clarke\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/38\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/clarke\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}