MacDowell Montessori School[2] is a public school that is part of the Milwaukee Public School District.[3] Located at 6415 W Mt Vernon Ave it is on the west side of Milwaukee, Wisconsin[4] in the Bluemound Heights neighborhood.[5] The school building was built in 1932 as the home for Solomon Juneau Business High School[6] which closed down in 2006.
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6415 W Mt Vernon Ave , 53213 United States | |
| Coordinates | 43°01′59.4″N 87°59′34.3″W / 43.033167°N 87.992861°W |
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| School type | Public K-12 (magnet) |
| Established | 1932 |
| School district | Milwaukee Public Schools |
| Superintendent | Keith P. Posley |
| Principal | Andrea Corona |
| Teaching staff | 44.70 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | K3-12 |
| Enrollment | 823 (2017-18)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 18.41[1] |
| Colour(s) | Navy Blue/White/Red |
| Athletics conference | Milwaukee City - Blue |
| Mascot | Bucky |
| Nickname | Pioneers |
| Website | www5.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/school/macdowell |
The school began in late August 2009 as Montessori International Baccalaureate High School then during 2012–2013, they merged with Edward A. MacDowell Montessori School[7] to now serve as a K3-12 school with an International Baccalaureate[8] curriculum for grades 11–12, while using Montessori education[9] for K3-12.
About the School
editMacDowell Montessori School promotes concentration, practical life, and problem-solving skills as students apply knowledge in all subjects. At the K-8 level, classrooms are multi-age, combining the ages of 3–6, 6–9, 9-12, and 12–14. Students integrate science, history, geography, and the arts through lessons, projects, and community experiences. The high school program combines the Montessori philosophy with the International Baccalaureate program, which provides a rigorous curriculum for college preparation. MacDowell emphasizes the importance of productive community involvement and a humanistic worldview.[10]
International Baccalaureate
editThe International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), is a recognized leader in the field of international education. It is a non-profit, mission-driven foundation that works with 2,600 schools (April 2009). Students are taught to be active learners, well-rounded individuals, and engaged citizens, who gain practical experience of being part of an international community. There are various diploma program course offerings at MacDowell Montessori that can be taken during grades 11–12.[11]
Montessori
editMacdowell Montessori is one of many schools that use the Montessori method of education. The importance of developing a love of learning is central to the Montessori method of education. The Montessori method is based on the research of Italian physician and educator Maria Montessori (1870-1952), who developed the educational philosophy after scientifically observing children in learning environments. Dr. Montessori found that children have the effortless ability to absorb knowledge from their surroundings and develop confidence by teaching themselves. She developed educational plans based on the natural behavior of a child, untouched by adult commands, classroom competition or regimented schedules. Dr. Montessori's philosophy remains the foundation of an astounding educational practice today.[12]
Athletics and Extra Curricular Activities
editThere are multiple extracurricular activities for grades 1-12, as well as various school occupations for grades 7-12. The Solomon Juneau Business High School athletics program (Juneau Pioneers) is being used by MacDowell Montessori for cross country, girls volleyball, girls & boys basketball, cheerleading, girls & boys golf, and girls & boys tennis under the name Milwaukee Juneau. They co-op with different schools for football, girls & boys swim, girls & boys soccer, wrestling, track & field, baseball, and girls softball.[13][14]
School Tradition
editA tradition from Solomon Juneau High School of not stepping on the Main Entrance Mosaic[15] is also tradition within MacDowell Montessori.
Notable graduates of Solomon Juneau Business High School
edit- Robert A. Collins, Wisconsin State Assemblyman
- Pat Curran, football player
- James Lovell, astronaut, missions to the Moon with Apollo 8 and Apollo 13
- Lovell's wife, Marilyn (they met at Juneau)[16]
- Ann Morgan Guilbert, actress
References
edit- ^ a b c "MacDowell Montessori School K3-12". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
- ^ "MacDowell Montessori". MacDowell Montessori School — - Milwaukee Public Schools. Milwaukee Public Schools. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
- ^ "Milwaukee Public Schools". Milwaukee Public Schools. Milwaukee Public Schools. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
- ^ "Official Website of the City of Milwaukee". City Home - Milwaukee.gov. City of Milwaukee. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
- ^ "Bluemound Heights". Bluemound Heights - The Demographic Statistical Atlas of the United States. Statistical Atlas. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
- ^ Koeberl, Donovan. "Juneau Alumni Homepage". Juneau 1976 Reunion Site. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
- ^ Tanzilo, Bobby (2 December 2011). "MPS discussion of changes to MacDowell moves to Tuesday". OnMilwaukee. OnMilwaukee. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
- ^ "The International Baccalareate". International education - International Baccalaureate®. International Baccalaureate. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
- ^ Samuels, Christina (25 September 2018). "The 'Montessori Mafia': Why Tech Titans Like Jeff Bezos Support the Model". Education Week. Education Week. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
- ^ "About - MacDowell Montessori". Macdowell Montessori. Milwaukee Public Schools. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
- ^ "International Baccalaureate - MacDowell Montessori". MacDowell Montessori. Milwaukee Public Schools. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
- ^ "Montessori - MacDowell Montessori". MacDowell Montessori. Milwaukee Public Schools. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
- ^ "Students - MacDowell Montessori". MacDowell Montessori. Milwaukee Public Schools. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
- ^ "Athletics - MacDowell Montessori". MacDowell Montessori. Milwaukee Public Schools. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
- ^ Koeberl, Donovan. "Solomon Juneau High School". 1976 Juneau Alumni Page. donovankoeberl. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
- ^ Burgess, Colin. Selecting the Mercury Seven: The Search for America's First Astronauts New York: Springer, 2011. ISBN 978-1-4419-8405-0. OCLC 905280431