{"id":28,"date":"2012-06-22T13:59:57","date_gmt":"2012-06-22T13:59:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www5.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/school\/msis\/?page_id=28"},"modified":"2026-03-31T19:47:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T19:47:01","slug":"programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mps.school\/msis\/academics\/programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Programs"},"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”]Supporting students\u2019 academic performance, classroom engagement, college and career goals, and overall well-being are the focus of these programs at Milwaukee Spanish Immersion School. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n

Immersion Program<\/h2>\n

In the immersion program, core subjects\u2014math, science, and social studies\u2014are taught entirely in Spanish. In this setting, students learn to read, write, and speak Spanish by taking part in their daily classes. This full-language experience helps students develop strong academic and communication skills from an early age.<\/p>\n

Many students who complete the immersion program are able to master Spanish. They tend to score higher on standardized tests in English reading, writing, math, science, and social studies than peers who speak only one language.<\/p>\n

Learning through a second language enhances creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving skills. Children gain a deeper appreciation for other cultures, preparing them to thrive in a global society. A second language also offers opportunities for careers, travel, and relationships.<\/p>\n

Junior Achievement of Wisconsin<\/h2>\n

The\u202fJunior Achievement of Wisconsin\u202fprogram inspires and prepares young people to succeed in a global economy. Junior Achievement of Wisconsin provides activities, guides, thought leadership and other resources to support age-appropriate learning about leadership, jobs, money and more.\u202fMSIS fifth graders run the show at Junior Achievement\u2019s BizTown simulation as part of MPS Learning Journeys Program.<\/p>\n

Learning Journeys<\/h2>\n

Learning Journeys<\/a> are educational field trips for all MPS students that are designed to take what students are learning in the classroom out into the real world. These annual opportunities aim to expand students\u2019 career awareness (K4\u2013grade 3) and help them explore potential careers (grades 4 and 5).<\/p>\n

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)<\/h2>\n

To promote positive student behavior and improve learning, MPS uses a system of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

PBIS is a three-tiered approach that begins by teaching expectations and encouraging collaboration and consistency in classrooms. Teachers and students co-design agreements and routines that align with three districtwide expectations: \u201cBe Safe, Be Respectful, and Be Responsible.\u201d For students who need more support, higher tiers offer structure, interventions, and follow-up to address specific concerns.<\/p>\n

After years of use, MPS and other districts across the country are reporting higher student achievement, improved school environments, and fewer classroom disruptions and student suspensions.<\/p>\n

Second Step<\/h2>\n

Schools district-wide use Second Step social and emotional learning (SEL) curriculum. Students participate in weekly lessons that teach skills like building healthy relationships, identifying and managing emotions, making decisions, and setting goals. Grade-level lessons involve videos, activities, and instruction that promote student well-being and success in the classroom, at home, and over a lifetime. Families can access Second Step curriculum and other resources that support healthy social and emotional development.<\/p>\n

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Supporting students\u2019 academic performance, classroom engagement, college and career goals, and overall well-being are the focus of these programs at Milwaukee Spanish Immersion School. Immersion Program In the immersion program, core subjects\u2014math, science, and social studies\u2014are taught entirely in Spanish. In this setting, students learn to read, write, and speak Spanish by taking part in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":8,"menu_order":2,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)<\/h2>\r\nis a joint effort between Milwaukee Public Schools Office of Family Services and the Milwaukee Teachers\u2019 Education Association to effectively reduce classroom disruptions and student suspensions through a school-wide systematic tiered-intervention approach. Data shows that schools that implement PBIS with fidelity see decreases in disruptions and suspensions and increases in student achievement.","_et_gb_content_width":"","_mc_calendar":[],"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-28","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/msis\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/28","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/msis\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/msis\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/msis\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/msis\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/msis\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/28\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/msis\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/msis\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}