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Milwaukee School of Languages provides a rigorous, immersive education.<\/p>\n

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Middle school students follow a standards-based, full-immersion curriculum. Many courses are taught in a student\u2019s focus language: French, German, or Spanish. We welcome sixth graders from non-immersion programs in MSL\u2019s partial Spanish immersion program.<\/p>\n

High schoolers have a variety of Advanced Placement courses and college- and career-preparatory experiences to choose from. Educators and counselors are expert guides, helping students identify programs that align with their goals and develop their strengths.<\/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

AP courses at MSL are rigorous and relevant. Students can earn college credit in subjects like biology, literature, and statistics.<\/p>\n

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Students who take AP Seminar, AP Research, and earn high scores on their final AP exams may earn the AP Capstone diploma.\u00a0The AP Capstone program empowers students to:<\/p>\n