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An effective way to receive real-time updates and alerts from the district and your child\u2019s school is through the Infinite Campus <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/FDhLukdhoa2QBtnk9\" data-ss-id=\"rwTHe3fd7dabdf8659224d35277189adb742\">PARENT PORTAL<\/a>.\r\n\r\nParent Portal Access: Request Form Link <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/RwPpPDT8JHW4hg6H7\">https:\/\/forms.gle\/RwPpPDT8JHW4hg6H7<\/a>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h2 data-ss-id=\"rwTH244d81cb051abc392b63c57dfb72a839\">About Rufus King International High School<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">With a strong focus on academics, activities and diversity, Rufus King International High School is consistently a top-rated Wisconsin public high school (U.S. News & World Report and the Washington Post). We offer a rigorous pre-university course of study which meets the needs of highly-motivated secondary students. Grades 9 and 10 emphasize the IB Middle Years preparatory program, with students in grades 11 and 12 eligible to earn the coveted IB diploma or individual subject certificates in addition to the MPS diploma. King offers all athletic opportunities and a large number of academic, special interest and social groups.<\/p>\r\n<img src=\"https:\/\/www5.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/school\/aal\/files\/2011\/11\/IB-logo_new_color.jpg\" alt=\"\" align=\"right\" \/>\r\n<h2>IB at Rufus King<\/h2>\r\nRufus King is authorized in the <a href=\"https:\/\/mpsschoolsites.wpenginepowered.com\/rufusking\/ib\/middle-years-programme\/\">Middle Years Programme<\/a> (MYP) and <a href=\"https:\/\/mpsschoolsites.wpenginepowered.com\/rufusking\/ib\/dp\/\">Diploma Years Programme<\/a> (DP) of study by the IB Organization. IB World Schools share a common philosophy-a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education-that we believe is important for our students.\r\n<h2 data-ss-id=\"rwTH26ee01fb15762e52d83ea7169a7038f4\">Notice of Educational Options<\/h2>\r\nState law (Act 55) specifies that annually every public school, including charter schools, and each private school participating in a Choice program is to provide parents with a copy of their school report card and a list of their educational options, including the Special Needs Scholarship Program. The district is providing parents or guardians access to these options through the<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/en\/District\/About-MPS\/School-Board\/Office-of-Accountability-Efficiency\/Educational-Options.htm\" data-ss-id=\"rwTH3d8054180a6e94e372d7775a601a2b2e\">links<\/a><\/strong> provided through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction\r\n<h2>Family Engagement<\/h2>\r\nFamilies play a vital role in the education of their children. Milwaukee Public Schools provides tools for engagement among families, communities, and schools to be equal partners in supporting student achievement and school improvement. 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