About Middle School U

Coming Soon - Click here for registration forms and course booklet.

Click here for the Middle School U student and parent handbook.

Coming soon - Click here for Acknowledgement of Risk forms

Program Locations

Middle School U - West is based at the Jefferson Middle School, 101 S. Gammon Road in Madison. The location for Middle School U - East is to be determined.

Ages

Middle School U is for all middle school students including those who are entering sixth grade in the fall of 2012.

Enrollment & Fees

The number of participants in each course is based on the appropriate instructor:student ratio and is, therefore, limited.  Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Fees for each course are listed next to the course descriptions.  A $20 deposit per course is due at the time of registration to be applied toward the course fee.

Hours

Attendance Messages

For messages regarding your child's attendance, please call the message center at 608.276.9898.  After 9 a.m., you may leave a message at the MSU site at 608.663.7549. 

Course Locations

The majority of Middle School U courses are taught at the Middle School U base location. Some courses are taught off-site at area businesses.  Each course’s location is listed with the course description.

Off-Site Courses & Field Trips

Transportation from the Middle School U site for field trips or to other course locations is provided by school bus, shuttle bus or van.  Due to the number of courses and the number of students being transported, the bus or van schedule may vary 10 to 15 minutes.  It is imperative that students taking off-sitecourses be on time for the start of their courses, 8:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.  Buses will not be held for late arrivals.  Course transportation schedules for the current week will be available at Jefferson for the convenience of students and parents.

Snacks and Lunches

Students who stay for the full day need to bring their own lunch which does not require refrigeration or heating.  Milk is provided for lunch and snack which is available mid-morning and mid-afternoon.

Non-Course Time

Middle School U staff members supervise free choice, independent activities before and after course time and during the lunch hour.  There is no additional charge for this time.

Lost, Stolen or Damaged Property

Middle School U is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged personal property, including clothing.  Students are discouraged from bringing personal items beyond what is needed for the day.

Participation in Middle School U and Special Needs

Each registration that indicates that a student has special needs or other health concerns will be reviewed to determine necessary accommodations that will best meet the needs of the individual student in an effort to provide a safe and successful environment for every student.  Middle School U staff will work with parents to create an accommodation plan that meets the needs of the student and the program.  This plan will be shared with staff and the course instructor as necessary.  We acknowledge that Middle School U and/or a particular course may not meet the individual needs of all students and families enrolled.

Behavioral Expectations

The first week of attendance in the program is probationary.  If it is found that a student is experiencing difficulty due to a special need or inappropriate behavior, the Middle School U staff will work with the student and family to help keep the student in the course.  However, Middle School U reserves the right to remove a student from the program upon one week’s notice if it is determined that an individual student’s behavior is considered too disruptive, or if the student has needs that cannot be accommodated within the normal staffing pattern.  Should the safety of the student, staff or other students be jeopardized, immediate termination of enrollment may be necessary.

Sunscreen/Insect Repellent

Middle School U students are responsible for applying their own sunscreen and insect repellent.  Middle School U staff, instructors and contracted businesses are not responsible for these applications. The health history form includes an authorization to apply sunscreen and/or insect repellent, however, Middle School U parents are asked to authorize only their child (and not staff) to apply sunscreen and insect repellent unless a parent feels their child cannot safely handle this responsibility.  Rocky Mountain SPF 30 sunscreen and Cutter All Family Pump Spray, 7% Deet will be available to students from Middle School U.  If your child requires a different strength or brand of sunscreen or insect repellent you must complete an authorization to administer medication form for the brand and strength of sunscreen and/or insect repellent you provide.

Aknowledgement of Risk Forms

Courses that include the use of contracted instruction from other organizations include the need for a signed acknowledgement of risk form.  The forms will be mailed with your confirmation letter if you choose a course for which this is necessary.  If you are not sure if there is a form needed for your child's course, or need to download a form instead of waiting for it in the mail, please click here.

Qualified and Experienced Staff

Courses are led by instructors and area businesses selected for their course-related skills and experience with and interest in working with middle school students.  Middle School U is also staffed by a site director and assistant director as well as youth leaders who assist instructors and supervise and support students during non-course time.

Keeping Parents Informed

Once registered for Middle School U, parents will receive a confirmation letter with important information about Middle School U, including a handbook with program policies.  During the summer, the sign-in area will have posters or notices providing important information.  Parents should feel free to contact our office or any of the on-site directors with questions or concerns.

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How to Register

Complete a registration packet for each student you wish to enroll in Middle School U. Please complete all forms entirely or registration may be delayed or returned due to insufficient information. For changes or questions regarding billing, registration, or your child's schedule, please call 608.276.9782 or 1.800.238.1174.

Please note: To request a course that is shown as full on the MSU schedule, please list it on your registration form, along with a second and third choice.  However, if you only want to be on the waitlist then write ‘waitlist only’ in the space designated for a second choice.  Parents of students on waiting lists will be contacted if and when space becomes available.

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Coming soon - You may download the Summer 2012 MSU Course Booklet 748 kb
and the 2012 Registration Packet here. 1,240 kb

Send registration forms and down payment to:

Wisconsin Youth Company
1201 McKenna Boulevard
Madison, WI 53719

A letter confirming the course(s) in which your student is placed will be mailed to you along with your copy of the registration agreement.

Please Note: A written two-week advance notice must be received by the administrative office to cancel any course.   Failure to submit written cancellation of a course two weeks prior to that session will result in the liability of all fees paid and owed for that course.   You may add courses at any time, provided space is available.