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Homeschooling – What an unfamiliar concept

homeschool, three girls

Most of us, by now, have heard of or know someone that has or is homeschooling their children. But how many of us really know what that means?

Does it mean a family that is anti-social? Does it mean those children are not getting the socialization they need? Does it mean those families are “wacko” as I have heard us called? Continue reading

September 12, 2017by Kim Harrington
Student Services & Support

Homeschool Parents and the Higher Education System

Homeschool parent’s run the school and home, and that can be quite a balancing act. Keeping both running smoothly (well, at least moving forward; not too sure how smooth sometimes) involves time management, curriculum prep, teaching, motivating, coaching, and the list goes on and on. And I should know! My name is Kim Harrington. I’m the  administrative assistant of General Education here at Moraine Park, and I’ve lived this journey first-hand by homeschooling my children. Continue reading

August 31, 2017by Kim Harrington
Student Services & Support

Moraine Park Technical College is Homeschool Focused

Homeschool kids playing

Moraine Park Technical College is a homeschool friendly school and we want to show homeschoolers just how much we want to partner with you.

We are being purposeful in reaching out to homeschoolers in the Moraine Park district to provide you with higher education opportunities so that your children are well prepared to become future leaders in their fields. But don’t forget higher education is not just for our children. There are great opportunities for everyone in the family to take classes and earn degrees. Continue reading

August 14, 2017by Kim Harrington
Community Engagement, Student Services & Support

Moraine Park’s Homeschool Partnership

Female student studies at table in Moraine Park library

Synonyms for partnership include: cooperation, assistance, interest, sharing, community and ownership. At Moraine Park Technical College, we embrace all of these characteristics of partnership with our students. And homeschooled students are no exception and benefit tremendously from partnering with the college.

Our relationship starts before high school, as young students participate in events at Moraine Park designed to educate them and give them hands on opportunities to try out various careers for their future. I am confident that these experiences will lead to more research and learning after the event by the student and family. Continue reading

June 20, 2017by Kim Harrington
Student Life, Student Services & Support

Enjoy the Vue: New campus living option available

Rendering of the student VUE campus living building

An exciting new student living option for Moraine Park students is nearing completion.

Located within steps of UW-Fond Du Lac and Moraine Park, Vue Campus Student Living is a student apartment community serving the students of UW-FDL, Marian University, Moraine Park and other surrounding schools. Continue reading

June 8, 2017by Andrew Pantzlaff
Student Services & Support

Everything you need to know about MPTC transfer opportunities

Female handing in a sheet of paper at Transfer Fair

Moraine Park recently held “Transfer Fairs” at each of its campuses. Our College has developed strong relationships with many four-year colleges/universities to help students earn a bachelor’s degree, and our Transfer Fairs provided a great opportunity for students to speak in-person with representatives from these various schools.

What’s that? You missed out on attending the Transfer Fairs but still want to learn about your options? Well, don’t you worry. We’ve got your back! Check out the many credit transfer agreements Moraine Park has to offer at the links below: Continue reading

March 3, 2017by Karen Coley

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