The KML Learning Center exists to encourage and work with any KML student who needs academic support for success. Through support from the Learning Center staff, students are equipped to be successful learners with the gifts God has given them.
The Learning Center (LC) is staffed daily by several LC staff members. Currently, the Learning Center is a large room where support is available throughout the entire school day and after school. Students receive the following services in the Learning Center:
- Monitoring of grades
- Small group or one-on-one assistance in reviewing or working on material
- Structured study halls
- Modified curriculum and assignments (in coordination with the classroom teacher)
- Assist with study and organizational skills
- Help with test-taking
Communication
Parent communication is important for your child’s success. After checking PowerSchool and Google Classroom, if you have questions regarding your child’s grades or assignments, please first contact the teacher. Please give the teachers 24 hours to respond to your call or email. If you have questions that apply to the Learning Center, please contact Sheila Krause, Learning Center Administrator.
Student
The student should:
- Arrive on time and be prepared to learn and work
- Bring planner, books, homework and Chromebook
- Put forth their best effort
- Leave cell phone where it won’t be a distraction
- Communicate with the classroom teacher if you have any questions about directions regarding an assignment
- Make use of the assistance offered by the LC staff
After School Study Hall
The Learning Center is supervised by the LC staff after school for any student who is looking for a quiet area to study. It is open every school day from 2:45-3:30 PM. Hours are also posted in the hallway outside the Learning Center.
Learning Center Support
Students with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), Individualized Service Plan (ISP), 504 plan or NeuroPsych Evaluations, or learning struggles may have access to the following support:
- Modified math and English courses in a smaller classroom setting
- In-class support across all academic areas (provided by the classroom teacher)
- Modified assignments (in coordination with the Learning Center Administrator and the classroom teachers)
- Assistance in the Learning Center Study Hall
- Review instructional materials
- Support/training in study skills
- Support/training in organization
- Support in communicating with teachers
- Individual accommodations
- Prioritization of assignments
- Homework tracking
- Organizational support through the use of a planner (either paper or online), PowerSchool, and Google classroom
- Summary of the student’s Academic and/or Accommodation Plan (IEP, ISP, or 504 Plan) shared with each teacher
- Classroom accommodations from Academic/Accommodation Plan
- Testing accommodations from Academic/Accommodation Plan
Special Needs Scholarship
KML participates in Wisconsin’s Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP). This state funded program covers the full tuition cost for eligible families. Students who have an active IEP or service plan may apply for this program. For more information in regards to this program, click on the following link: dpi.wi.gov/parental-education-options/special-needs-scholarship.
Questions? Want More Info?
If you have any questions about the Learning Center or SNSP academics or accommodations, please contact Sheila Krause, Learning Center Administrator (262.677.4051 x4007; sheila.krause@kmlhs.org).
For SNSP registration questions, please contact Chelsie Brandl (262.677.4051 x4011; chelsie.brandl@kmlhs.org).