James E. Groppi High School offers multiple pathways to help at-risk students reach graduation and prepare for future success.
Ambitious Instruction Plan
The Milwaukee Public Schools Ambitious Instruction Plan 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.
Common Core State Standards
The curriculum in Milwaukee Public Schools is based on Common Core State Standards. These standards were developed with teachers, school administrators, and experts to prepare all children for college and the workforce.
Alternative Education Pathways
Students at Groppi can choose to participate in one of three pathways to earn a high school diploma:
1. Traditional classes to earn credit
Students enroll in classes with Groppi teachers in order to fulfill graduation requirements. Core subjects include English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and world languages.
In addition, all students can earn up to two (2) credits per year through internships or youth apprenticeships. Credits earned through work programs count as elective credits and do not replace core academic requirements.
2. GED Option #2: GED exams to earn credit
3. Competency-Based Learning: Project completion to earn credit
To learn more about these three pathways, contact our school’s counseling department or the district’s Office of Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO).
Career and Technical Education
Students can earn high school and college credit, develop workforce-ready trade and technical skills, and participate in internships and apprenticeships.
Internships
School-to-Work Transition Program
Youth Apprenticeship Program
College Access
First Nations Studies College Access Program
The First Nations Studies College Access Program prepares Native American students to transition through high school and beyond. Students receive social and emotional support, enrichment, and guidance. Customized support includes tutoring, college tours, opportunities for career exploration, and more.
Special Education
MPS serves all children with disabilities, including cognitive, emotional, hearing, learning, physical, speech, and vision disabilities. The school’s special education teachers, regular education teachers, school social workers, school psychologists, and administration work together to meet students’ needs.
If you think your child has special education needs, ask your child’s teacher or principal for an evaluation. For general questions about special education or specialized services, please call (414) 874-8493.
Virtual Learning
Students have access to an in-school virtual learning option through Imagine Learning. They are required to be physically present at school to participate.