6600 WEST MELVINA STREET
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 53216
A Milwaukee Teacher Education Center (MTEC) Charter School
School starts virtually on Monday, August 17th
Based on the current information collected MESA will begin the 2020-2021 school year with a virtual classroom start called MESA Cyber Crew.
The MTEC administration and MPS district leaders will continue working closely with health officials and one another to make informed decisions and update our communities as expeditiously as possible. Please read this statement from MTEC's Executive Director for more information about our plans for the school year. Also, please read this letter of introduction from our principal, Ms. Colvin.
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Visit our Resources page for helpful information about housing, food resources, voting, and more.
Download our list of important dates coming up this month.
Find your 2020-2021 Virtual Learning Schedule on our Parents page.
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Due to high call volume at this time, if you cannot get through to our office, please leave a message with your name and phone number. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
You can also contact Dean Cobb at kcobb@mke-es.org
OUR PROGRAM
Real World Learning
for College and Career Success
Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy is a year-round, MPS non-instrumentality charter school owned and operated by Milwaukee Teacher Education Center (MTEC) for K4-8th grade. Our academic program is guided by the Expeditionary Learning (EL) Education philosophy. Students are prepared for college and career success with our program that combines engaging projects, academic rigor and character development in a safe, child-centered environment.

SCHOOL FEATURES
School Day
(8:30am-3:30pm)
Year Round Education
(180 day calendar)
Before and After School Care and Enrichment Program
(6:30am to 6pm)
Smaller Class Size
Average of 25 students
Field Experiences
in area parks and museums
Humanities Plus!
Art, Music, Physical Education

Technology
in the Classroom

“MESA OFFERS THE BEST ATMOSPHERE
FOR MY CHILDREN'S LEARNING DEVELOPMENT
AND I COULDN'T SEE PUTTING THEM ANYWHERE ELSE.”
~MESA Parent
OUR APPROACH
SAFE & STRUCTURED
SCHOOL CULTURE
Every child has clear expectations, is recognized for performance and learns character traits such as personal responsibility, teamwork and dedication.
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CREW Character Education
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Student Uniforms
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School-Parent/Guardian Compact
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Service Learning
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Before and After School Care


FOOD, FARM & FITNESS (F3)
The F3 program promotes healthy habits through fun learning activities for students and families.
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Healthy Meals
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Cooking Classes
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Farmers Market
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Urban Gardening
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Fitness Classes (Yoga, Zumba)
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Individual and Team Sports

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Well trained to support all students in mastering reading, mathematics and critical thinking skills.
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Passionate about science, health and connecting students to real world learning.
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Caring by getting to know all students personally, and helping them reach their full potential.
Milwaukee Teacher Education Center (MTEC) has selected and prepared exceptional teachers since 1996.
Our teachers/staff are:
TOP NOTCH
TEACHERS & STAFF
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CONTACT US
MILWAUKEE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES ACADEMY | 6600 WEST MELVINA STREET, MILWAUKEE, WI 53216