Welcome to Robert Kupper Learning Center!
Robert Kupper Learning Center is an alternative school offering programs for students who have not been successful in the traditional education settings.
Is your child going to be late or absent from school today?
Late: Call the attendance office prior to 8:30 am to ensure your child is included in the lunch count.
Absent: Call the attendance office prior to 8:30 am. This line is available 24/7 to leave a message; please included your child’s name, reason for absence and your child’s homeroom teacher.
School Information
Main Office
Location
1310 Townline Rd. Tomah, WI 54660
Alternative Ed Program Contacts
Jami Vitcenda
608-374-7386
JamiVitcenda@tomah.education
Tony Vitcenda
608-374-7396
TonyVitcenda@tomah.education
Alternative Education Program Offerings
EXCEL
The Excel Program will serve students ages 17-20 who are/were not successful in the traditional school setting. Students will earn a high school diploma by completing a portfolio (which focuses on life after high school), competency-based curriculum, 380 hours of work completion, and 30 hours of community service. Students will work on a competency-based curriculum that focuses on language arts, social studies, math, and science. They will also receive emotional, social, and life skills instruction in an individualized, small group setting. Students will attend school half the day and be required to work or volunteer the other half. Note: The Excel Program is part of THS but located in a different building.
Milwaukee Street Academy (MSA)
Milwaukee Street Academy (MSA) is an alternative education program that was developed to serve senior or super senior students, ages 17-20, who are/were not successful in the traditional school setting. MSA offers students the opportunity to earn a Tomah High School Diploma in one or two semesters by utilizing the GED Option II requirements. Those requirements include completing a portfolio (which focuses on life after high school), GED testing (based on current credits earned), 380 hours of work completion, and 30 hours of community service. Students will attend the program for half the day, and work or volunteer for the other half. The goal of the Milwaukee Street Academy is to help students successfully transition from school to work, the military, or college while earning a high school diploma. Note: Milwaukee Street Academy is part of THS but is located in a different building.
To apply for one of our above programs, please contact the High School Counseling Office to get an Application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can RKLC see how many discipline events a student has?
Yes, through Infinite Campus.
Students are required to have a job. How much does RKLC take from those earnings?
None. Students keep 100% of the money earned from their job.
Will RKLC find employment for me?
We can help you, but you have to find your own job.
Is there transportation to or from RKLC?
Yes, we do have bussing. Students are able to be bussed within the district whether that’s to the home, job, or community service location, as long as that location is within the district boundaries.
Will there be food provided at RKLC?
Yes; hot lunches are available.
If I’m 18, do my parents need to know that I’m going to RKLC?
Yes, we communicate with parents frequently. Permissions regarding parents' rights end when they are no longer supporting the student in any way. They still need to be informed, and we want to communicate with them.
What if I don’t have enough credit?
There are some credit requirements for acceptance into RKLC.
RKLC takes a different approach to meeting the criteria for graduation rather than the standard credits approach.
Do RKLC students graduate early?
No, but once all graduation requirements are met, you transition to a reduced schedule and can stop coming to school.
Is there a separate graduation for RKLC students?
Students participate in the Tomah High School graduation ceremony and receive the same diploma as other Tomah students.
How is the portfolio session taught?
Some virtual learning formatted courses are completed in chunks with the whole group in the building. It is not all lecture time and it is not virtual learning.
What if you do not meet three out of the four requirements the semester before you apply?
Submit your application during the enrollment period. Start the year at Tomah High School, meet the three requirements, then transfer to RKLC.
What is the deadline for the application process?
All applications are reviewed before the end of the school year.
Are extra curricular activities available for students?
Yes, students can participate in dances, prom, homecoming, and athletics.