MCP: 36th Special Edition

November 7, 2024

VISITOR POLICY

Dear MCP - 36th Street Families,

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to inform you about some changes we are implementing at our school to ensure the safety and well-being of all our scholars and staff.

Due to recent concerns, we will be increasing our security measures on campus. As part of these changes, we ask that all parents contact Ms. Haynes, our 36th St. Principal, before visiting the school. This step will help us better monitor and regulate access to our facilities. All visitors who would like to enter the school during the school day must check in at the 36th main office without exception.

All visitors must abide by the visitor's policy listed below from the MCP Family Handbook on pg. 40:

Visiting Classes

Milwaukee College Prep always welcomes and encourages visitors, both from within and outside of our school community, to our school. However, in order to assure the safety and well-being of all students and staff, all visitors – including parents and guardians – are required to sign-in with the receptionist at the main entrance. Then, if a staff member is available, they will escort visitors. If a staff member is not available, alternate arrangements will be made to conduct your classroom visit. During the beginning of school, it is critical for students to transition into their new setting, and parental presence in the classroom can sometimes slow this process. So we ask that parents be sensitive to this the first few weeks of the year and limit their time in the classroom. When observing in the classroom, parents are asked not to disrupt the education of their child or of other children or to attempt to conduct individual conversations with the teacher during instructional time. Parents who are disruptive to the educational process will be asked to leave. Please have cell phones off while in the hallways and classrooms. Alumni who would like to visit should seek pre-approval from that campus’ Principal at least 48 hours in advance.

We know it takes a village to raise a child and we appreciate everyone’s love and care for all of our scholars. If you see a scholar making a poor choice please seek a staff member to redirect the scholar rather than correcting the behavior yourself.

We understand that these measures may cause some inconvenience, but please know they are being implemented with the utmost consideration for everyone's safety.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Ms. Haynes directly at sasha.haynes@mkeprep.com.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment for all MCP scholars.

In Service,

Ms. Haynes

36th Street Principal

"I am determined to build a better tomorrow for me, my family, and my community". ~DOE

Here are MCP we emphasize knowledge, PLUS character. As a part of the MCP family please familiarize yourself with the MCP Family, Volunteer, and Visitor Code of Conduct. Every adult, staff and guest, are modeling the appropriate behavior expectations for our scholars.

Mandatory Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent-Teacher conferences are a crucial component of our educational program. Parents are

expected to attend conferences after each of the first two quarters, and during the 3rd Quarter as

requested by the classroom teacher or principal. All Parent Teacher Conferences will be in

person. Students are encouraged to attend the report card conferences. Students will be withheld

from class if their parent/guardian does not attend a scheduled conference. (MCP Family Handbook)

Scholars are not able to stay after school on Thursday until their conference. There will be no staff to supervise those scholars. Please plan to pick up your scholars at the regular dismissal time.

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on

Thursday, Nov. 7th 4:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 8th 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!