• The Early Learning Academy is the district's 4-year-old kindergarten program.  In 2009-2010, the 4K program will be housed at Salvation Army, Harvest Community Church, and Deerfield Elementary School.  The program is taught by state certified kindergarten teachers who are employees of the district and work in conjunction with the 5-year-old kindergarten staff to ensure continuity of instruction and preparation for learning in the school environment.
• The six elementary schools in the district work closely to ensure consistency in curriculum and instruction as well as the types of programs in the schools and the structure/format of those programs.  The teachers in all six schools meet together by grade level six times a year for a half-day each time to plan, develop, revise, review, and discuss curriculum, instruction, and assessment at that grade level, as well as to work with teachers at other grade levels in specific content areas (called vertical teams) to ensure that each grade level builds on the knowledge, skills, and experiences developed at the previous grade level and prepares students for the next level.
• The two middle schools also work closely to ensure consistency in preparing students for the high school programs and curriculum.  In addition, our middle schools provide a great variety of academic, athletic, and musical co-curricular programs to enrich the learning experiences of our students.  The middle school teachers also meet six times a year for a half-day each time to work on curriculum, instruction, and assessments.  The curriculum is the same for each grade level and each content area in the school district.
• Our high school is a comprehensive high school that helps prepare students for their futures in whichever path they may want to take.  Approximately 50% of our graduates each year go on to a four-year college or university; another 30% go on to a one-year or two-year community or vocational college program; and the rest of the students go into apprenticeship programs, the military, or employment.  Our high school provides a variety of AP classes, in which a high number of students are enrolled.  Oak Creek High School has been recognized by Newsweek Magazine as a top high school in the country based on student participation in AP courses.  Our high school also has a certified Project Lead the Way program that allows students who participate in this pre-engineering program to earn college credits through MSOE.  In addition, our high school has a strong music program, Certified Nursing Assistant program, and many other excellent academic programs.
• In cooperation with several other high schools in the area, our district provides an alternative high school experience for students who have not been successful in a traditional high school.  This alternative high school, called Connects Learning Center, is located in Cudahy.  Students attend Connects for half-days and then spend the other half day in their home school.

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