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Taxpayer-Funded Private School Vouchers
The American Federation for Children (AFC) in conjunction with the Alliance for School Choice, is launching a Wisconsin initiative to push for the expansion of taxpayer-funded private school vouchers. A Capital Times news article highlights the role of out-of-state billionaires in bankrolling AFC’s efforts in Wisconsin and elsewhere. Does Wisconsin expansion of taxpayer subsidized private education diminish or enhance… Continue Reading Taxpayer-Funded Private School Vouchers
Musicians of the Week
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Homecoming 2014
Congratulations to the 2014 Homecoming Court. On behalf of Mineral Point High School, we invite you to attend the homecoming parade down High Street on Thursday, September 25th at 6:15pm, with the pep rally to follow at the game field. Then on Friday, September 26th, the Mineral Point Pointers take on rival team, Iowa Grant,… Continue Reading Homecoming 2014
Hannah Owens Wins Darlington Invitational
MPHS’s Hannah Owens discusses her victory at the Darlington Invitational:
The Constitution
Here is the slideshow for Ch 3 sec 1 and sec 2. Here is the slideshow for Ch 3 sec 3 and 4.
Human Beginnings
Resources Slideshow for Chapter 1 Human Beginnings Chapter 1 noteguide
School Year – Week 1 and Budget
The school doors opened last week and the beginning of another exciting school year has commenced. The first few days went really well: full staffing was in place, students found their way to classes, students enrolled unexpectedly on the first day, and busses ran without issue. Enrollment trends remain stable. Open enrollment found a net gain… Continue Reading School Year – Week 1 and Budget
Middle School Teachers Recognized For Literacy Work
A group of teachers from Mineral Point Middle School were recently featured in a national publication for their work in literacy that embraced STAR testing and Accelerated Reader as strategies to help kids read more. Read the article at the link Rennaisance Learning
WELCOME TO A NEW SCHOOL YEAR!
Welcome! It’s great to be celebrating the new school year. We have many new teachers, supports staff, and administrators joining our Mineral Point School’s family and we want to especially welcome these new colleagues: Kipalee Bakken Middle/High School Business Education Bridget Beinborn Kindergarten Teacher Brad Brogley … Continue Reading WELCOME TO A NEW SCHOOL YEAR!
Common Core State Standards
Two links regarding the pros and cons of Common Core State Standards (CCSS): http://teaching.about.com/od/assess/f/What-Are-Some-Pros-And-Cons-Of-The-Common-Core-Standards.htm http://www.parents4publicschools.org/Documents/Common_core_chart_final.pdf Should Mineral Point Schools locally adopt the CCSS? (Click the title above to comment)