{"id":8,"date":"2015-01-02T21:51:33","date_gmt":"2015-01-02T21:51:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www5.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/school\/starms-discovery\/?page_id=8"},"modified":"2026-02-02T22:04:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T22:04:32","slug":"academics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mps.school\/starms-discovery\/academics\/","title":{"rendered":"Academics"},"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 _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;27px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;40px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Starms Discovery Learning Center administrators, teachers, and staff are licensed and experienced professionals who provide a high-quality, standards-based education in an active learning atmosphere.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]These standards prepare our first- through eighth-grade students for success in high-school and beyond.<\/p>\n<h2>Ambitious Instruction Plan<\/h2>\n<p>The Milwaukee Public Schools <a href=\"https:\/\/mpsmke.com\/ambitiousinstruction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">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<h2>Common Core State Standards<\/h2>\n<p>The curriculum in Milwaukee Public Schools is based on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecorestandards.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">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<h2>What Will My Child Learn This Year?<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.milwaukeepublicschools.org\/families\/resources\/academic-guides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MPS Grade-by-Grade Parent Guides<\/a> provide a detailed look at what students are learning in reading, writing, and mathematics at each grade level. Tips are included to help support your child\u2019s learning at home.<\/p>\n<h2>Special Education<\/h2>\n<p>MPS serves all children with disabilities, including cognitive, emotional, hearing, learning, physical, speech, and vision disabilities. The school\u2019s special education teachers, regular education teachers, school social worker, school psychologist, and administration work together to meet students\u2019 needs.<\/p>\n<p>If you think your child has special education needs, ask your child\u2019s teacher or principal for an evaluation. For general questions about special education or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.milwaukeepublicschools.org\/about\/directory\/academics\/specialized-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">specialized services<\/a>, please call (414) 874-8493.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Starms Discovery Learning Center administrators, teachers, and staff are licensed and experienced professionals who provide a high-quality, standards-based education in an active learning atmosphere.\u00a0These standards prepare our first- through eighth-grade students for success in high-school and beyond. Ambitious Instruction Plan The Milwaukee Public Schools Ambitious Instruction Plan recognizes and celebrates that our students come from [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":2,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<h2>What will my child learn this year?<\/h2>\r\nThe\u00a0<strong>Grade-by-Grade Parent Guides<\/strong>\u00a0provide a detailed look at what students are learning in reading, writing, and mathematics at each grade level. Tips are included to help support a child\u2019s learning at home.\r\n\r\n<strong>Understanding Your Child\u2019s Assessments<\/strong>\u00a0is designed to help families understand the types of assessments (tests) used in MPS and how they are used to improve student achievement. The guide includes ways to communicate with your child\u2019s teacher about assessments and how families can support their students during assessment time. Click on this hyperlink to see <a href=\"https:\/\/mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/MPS-English\/CAO\/C--I\/Assessment\/Assessment\/ParentsCanExpectAssessmentResults2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">when to expect assessment results.\u00a0<\/a>\r\n\r\n<strong>WISEdash Public Portal<\/strong>: The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction provides the community access to data about the district or specific schools. Data at\u00a0Starms school is important.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/MPS-English\/CAO\/C--I\/Resources\/Parent-Guides\/AccessingDataWISEdashPublicPortal.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This guide <\/a>will help you access the accountability date for\u00a0Starms.\r\n<h2>Grade 1<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/MPS-English\/CAO\/C--I\/Assessment\/Assessment\/Grade1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Assessment<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/MPS-English\/CAO\/C--I\/Resources\/Parent-Guides\/Parent-Guides---Mathematics\/ParentGuide_Mathematics_Grade-1_719V23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Math<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/MPS-English\/CAO\/C--I\/Resources\/Parent-Guides\/Parent-Guides---Reading\/ParentGuide_Reading_Grade-1_819V23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reading<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/MPS-English\/CAO\/C--I\/Resources\/Parent-Guides\/Parent-Guides---Writing\/ParentGuide_Writing_Grade-1_819V23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Writing<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Grade 2<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/MPS-English\/CAO\/C--I\/Assessment\/Assessment\/Grade2.pdf\">Assessment<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/MPS-English\/CAO\/C--I\/Resources\/Parent-Guides\/Parent-Guides---Mathematics\/ParentGuide_Mathematics_Grade-2_719V24.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Math<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/MPS-English\/CAO\/C--I\/Resources\/Parent-Guides\/Parent-Guides---Reading\/ParentGuide_Reading_Grade-2_819V24.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reading<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/MPS-English\/CAO\/C--I\/Resources\/Parent-Guides\/Parent-Guides---Writing\/ParentGuide_Writing_Grade-2_819V24.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Writing<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Grade 3<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/MPS-English\/CAO\/C--I\/Assessment\/Assessment\/Grade3.pdf\">Assessment<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/MPS-English\/CAO\/C--I\/Resources\/Parent-Guides\/Parent-Guides---Mathematics\/ParentGuide_Mathematics_Grade-3_719V25.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Math<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/MPS-English\/CAO\/C--I\/Resources\/Parent-Guides\/Parent-Guides---Reading\/ParentGuide_Reading_Grade-3_819V25.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reading<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/MPS-English\/CAO\/C--I\/Resources\/Parent-Guides\/Parent-Guides---Writing\/ParentGuide_Writing_Grade-3_819V25.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Writing<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Grade 4<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/MPS-English\/CAO\/C--I\/Assessment\/Assessment\/Grade4.pdf\">Assessment<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/MPS-English\/CAO\/C--I\/Resources\/Parent-Guides\/Parent-Guides---Mathematics\/ParentGuide_Mathematics_Grade-4_719V26.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Math<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/MPS-English\/CAO\/C--I\/Resources\/Parent-Guides\/Parent-Guides---Reading\/ParentGuide_Reading_Grade-4_819V26.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reading<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/MPS-English\/CAO\/C--I\/Resources\/Parent-Guides\/Parent-Guides---Writing\/ParentGuide_Writing_Grade-4_819V26.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Writing<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Grade 5<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/MPS-English\/CAO\/C--I\/Assessment\/Assessment\/Grade5.pdf\">Assessment<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/MPS-English\/CAO\/C--I\/Resources\/Parent-Guides\/Parent-Guides---Mathematics\/ParentGuide_Mathematics_Grade-5_719V27.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Math<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/MPS-English\/CAO\/C--I\/Resources\/Parent-Guides\/Parent-Guides---Reading\/ParentGuide_Reading_Grade-5_819V27.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reading<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/MPS-English\/CAO\/C--I\/Resources\/Parent-Guides\/Parent-Guides---Writing\/ParentGuide_Writing_Grade-5_819V27.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Writing<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Grade 6<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/MPS-English\/CAO\/C--I\/Assessment\/Assessment\/Grade6.pdf\">Assessment<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/MPS-English\/CAO\/C--I\/Resources\/Parent-Guides\/Parent-Guides---Mathematics\/ParentGuide_Mathematics_Grade-6_719V28.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Math<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/MPS-English\/CAO\/C--I\/Resources\/Parent-Guides\/Parent-Guides---Reading\/ParentGuide_Reading_Grade-6_819V28.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reading<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/MPS-English\/CAO\/C--I\/Resources\/Parent-Guides\/Parent-Guides---Writing\/ParentGuide_Writing_Grade-6_819V28.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Writing<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Grade 7<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/MPS-English\/CAO\/C--I\/Assessment\/Assessment\/Grade7.pdf\">Assessment<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/MPS-English\/CAO\/C--I\/Resources\/Parent-Guides\/Parent-Guides---Mathematics\/ParentGuide_Mathematics_Grade-7_719V29.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Math<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/MPS-English\/CAO\/C--I\/Resources\/Parent-Guides\/Parent-Guides---Reading\/ParentGuide_Reading_Grade-7_819V29.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reading<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/MPS-English\/CAO\/C--I\/Resources\/Parent-Guides\/Parent-Guides---Writing\/ParentGuide_Writing_Grade-7_819V29.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Writing<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Grade 8<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/MPS-English\/CAO\/C--I\/Assessment\/Assessment\/Grade8.pdf\">Assessment<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/MPS-English\/CAO\/C--I\/Resources\/Parent-Guides\/Parent-Guides---Mathematics\/ParentGuide_Mathematics_Grade-8_719V210.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Math<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/MPS-English\/CAO\/C--I\/Resources\/Parent-Guides\/Parent-Guides---Reading\/ParentGuide_Reading_Grade-8_819V210.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reading<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/MPS-English\/CAO\/C--I\/Resources\/Parent-Guides\/Parent-Guides---Writing\/ParentGuide_Writing_Grade-8_819V210.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" 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