Where you decide to send your child is one of the most important decisions a family can make.
At Carmen Schools of Science and Technology, we take your trust in us very seriously. We are a school community grounded in the belief that all children can achieve at their highest potential if surrounded by adults who are investested in their success. Our school culture is focused on values like respect, responsibility and trust and celebrating the unique differences of every student. Carmen does not discriminate in any way, including on the basis of ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identification or disability.
Like all public charter schools in Milwaukee, Carmen enrolls students through a lottery system. We encourage you to enroll today to increase your chances of securing a seat at one of our six schools, serving students in K4 (full day program) through grade 12.
I know that Carmen is preparing me for high school and for college because of the challenges they bring for us and high expectations they set.
— Brea, Class of 2025
Carmen has more caring teachers who help you to be a stronger student. They work with you to get you through your challenges so you can do better
— Aveon, Class of 2024
I feel like Carmen is the place where you can have, I’m not even going to say friends I am going to say family, because these people are my family, like this is my next home and I just love being here because they treat me like family.
— Erianna, Class of 2025
Carmen provides a positive, value-based learning environment where culture and diversity are respected and celebrated.
Your student will learn to love learning through our culture of Rigor, Structure and Joy everyday at Stellar Elementary. Students begin each day with Morning Motivation: singing, dancing and reciting the school creed to start our day focused on community and joy. Stellar’s innovative program model sets students up for math and reading proficiency by providing three teachers across two classrooms facilitating scaffolded small group instruction; including special education teachers uniquely trained to support students with special needs.
The Carmen mission and vision starts with elementary and middle school. Our students have established a strong foundation in math and reading proficiency and continue their love of learning and culture-building through our middle school core values: community, determination, empathy, growth, respect, and trust. Middle schoolers are introduced to Carmen advisory where they discuss development and find support with their peers and a staff Advisor. 6th-8th graders develop key skills and prepare for high school life.
Carmen high school students will have a well-rounded experience, with access to Advanced Placement (AP) courses, have the potential to earn college credit, complete the required community service hours, and apply for paid student internships through our Student Internship Program (SIP). Our students will learn in and out of school through career site visits to some of Milwaukee’s most prestigious organizations, explore colleges at college fairs and campus visits, and so much more
The Carmen Schools College and Career teams work together for students and families through school and beyond high school graduation. The College Team support students through the planning of college visits, assisting students with FAFSA, scholarships, and college applications. Our alumni services includes helping our graduates with course registration while at college, campus visits, and other check-ins through college graduation. The Career Team curates career fairs so that Carmen students can learn about a variety of career opportunities and pathways, arranges site visits and internships, and helps Carmen students earn the social capital necessary to succeed in college and life.
An enrollment application is required to secure a seat at all Carmen schools. Students are selected through a random lottery process and offers are extended to students based on the number of available seats per grade at each school. Carmen offers preference to siblings of current Carmen students. If the number of applications is greater than the number of seats available, students are placed on a wait list. Additional lotteries will be held on a monthly basis to fill any remaining seats until all seats are filled.
Carmen Schools has a separate process for enrollment from Milwaukee Public Schools. For more information click here.
Registration is a mandatory step for all new Carmen Schools students. Once your family has been offered a seat, the next step is to accept your offer and register in SchoolMint. Registration allows us to have all important student information such as emergency contact confirmation, health updates, and family demographics. Families can student and parent agreements and pay fees for the upcoming school year.
Families who are offered a seat but do not complete registration risk losing their seat at Carmen.
At Carmen Schools we believe in setting our students and families up for success. For this reason, we host a series of mandatory student orientations to learn more about Carmen’s culture and core values, based on the point of the student journey.
Re-enrollment allows current families the opportunity to secure their seat for the upcoming school year. Carmen families can confirm their intent to return for the next year and update all important information such as proof of residence, emergency contact, and health history by logging on to Schoolmint during our re-enrollment period which begins on February 10, 2024.
Life happens! At Carmen Schools, we are open to accepting student transfers as we understand that families may experience life happenings that warrant the need to find a new school: moving to a different area, unaddressed concerns at a current school, or similar circumstances. The Transfer-In window opens in November 2024 for the spring semester and in April 2024 for the fall semesters. Families looking to transfer in to Carmen must create a profile and complete an application via Schoolmint, then upload an official transcript and complete the additional steps. Students must meet grade-level criteria to be considered, all transfer applications are reviewed by the Carmen Schools Transfer Committee consisting of school leaders, Director of Admissions, and other Carmen staff. Families will be notified once a decision is reached.
Contact our Admissions team with questions or assistance in completing your enrollment application, or other admissions-related support.
Create an account at Carmen’s online enrollment system, Schoolmint. Once you have finished creating your account, you can apply and select your preferred school. Our Admissions team will send out decision letters and communication, then families will need to complete registration.
Carmen Schools of Science & Technology is a tuition-free public charter school. A public charter school. A public charter is publicly funded but independently run. Public charters have an authorizer such as a state agency, university, or school district.
Yes! Anyone can attend Carmen! There are no admissions requirements. Carmen schools are tuition-free, public schools open to all students, including English Language Learners and students with special education needs. At Carmen, 36.1% of students are designated English language learners and 15.3% receive special education services
Yes, Carmen Schools has a separate application process from MPS. Families interested in attending Carmen Schools should complete an application on Schoolmint.
Milwaukee Public Schools is an authorizer of Carmen high schools, and three Carmen campuses Northwest, South High and Southeast High are leased from MPS. Carmen South High is a co-location campus with MPS’ ALBA Elementary, and Carmen Southeast is a co-location campus with Pulaski High.
Our school culture is focused on values like respect, responsibility and trust and celebrating the unique differences of every student. Carmen does not discriminate in any way, including on the basis of ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identification or disability.
Each school has a schedule unique to their campus based on school assemblies, class, advisory, clubs, and more. You can find the schedule at your campus as well as the Carmen calendar on our Back to School page.
All applications are accepted in the order they are received and aligned to open seats. If your family completes an application and your child does not have an open seat available at their school and grade level, they will be placed on the wait list and contacted as a seat becomes available.
We believe in the power of highly effective teachers to see, develop, motivate, and inspire the greatest potential in all of our students far beyond what society has been conditioned to accept. Carmen teachers participate in professional development workshops throughout the year amongst their school leaders, peers, and Carmen leadership.
Our teachers are subject experts in their profession, but continuously seek growth. Many of our teachers and school leaders sharpen their skills in leadership programs like Teach for America.
Carmen Schools currently does not provide transportation. Families are responsible for ensuring their children arrive to school safely and on time each day.
If you have additional questions regarding student enrollment, please email admissions@carmenhighschool.org.
For additional questions or concerns, you can email khardy@carmenhighschool.org.
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