School Policy Guide
The School Policy Guide is a supplement to the District Policy Guide, and is customized by each school. It may include important phone numbers, transportation information, and after-school childcare options.
School Overview
Dear Sennettors,
Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year.
You can expect your students to gain the best instruction from some of the best educators in the state while at Sennett. Through a focus on our School Improvement Plan (SIP), teachers will provide engaging and challenging academic learning opportunities for your students. Students will be able to demonstrate their understanding of content, skills, and academic growth. We continue to build our capacity to deliver instruction through the model of Gradual Release of Responsibility, which allows for students to take the lead in their own learning.
We are here to support students socially, emotionally, and academically. We value our relationships with families and look forward to collaborating with you in support of your student.
Educationally yours,
Sennett
Dr. Jeffrey Copeland, Principal
School Mission Statement
Our mission statement aligns with the district’s mission statement first because it is an excellent statement of our calling as educators, and so that we can support consistency and alignment between our school and central office. Our mission is to ensure that our school is a thriving school, and that every student is college, career and community ready.
About Our School
Ray F. Sennett Middle school prides itself on our team collaboration within our Dual Language immersion (DLI) and English Language Immersion (ELI) programs. Students are organized by grade level and work with core academic teachers. Additionally, one of these teachers serves as your student’s Advisory teacher. The goal of these teacher teams and advisory is to support relationship building among students and between students and staff. Although core classes are separated based on the DLI and ELI programs due to language needs, students travel to their encore classes as an entire grade. During these classes, at lunch, during recess and in after school activities students have the potential to interact with any of their grade level peers.
Our curriculum is standards-based and common units are taught, while inter-disciplinary skills are emphasized. Our staff work continuously to develop students’ academic, emotional and
social development to enhance school climate and the quality of our overall instructional program while providing a safe and secure environment where students are invited to learn and thrive.
Telephone
OFFICE: (608) 204-1920
FAX: (608) 204-0495
ATTENDANCE / SAFE ARRIVAL: (608) 204-4020
Address
502 Pflaum Rd
Madison, WI 53716
Web address
https://sennett.madison.k12.wi.us
facebook.com/MMSDSennett
Key Policies and Guidelines
- Anti-Bullying
- Attendance
- Behavior Education Plan
- Cell Phones and Electronic Devices
- Dress Code
- Family Engagement
- Fees
- Field Trips
- Food & Nutrition
- Gifts for Staff
- Illness
- Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Safety & Security
- School Improvement Planning (SIP)
- Student Computer Use
- Tardy Policy
- Transportation
Anti-Bullying
Attendance
Behavior Education Plan
Cell Phones and Electronic Devices
Dress Code
Family Engagement
Fees
Field Trips
Food & Nutrition
Gifts for Staff
Illness
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Safety & Security
School Improvement Planning (SIP)
Student Computer Use
Tardy Policy
Transportation
Note that many items in these guides are specific to teaching and learning within school buildings, and we know that adjustments will need to be made as we go. Please use this as a starting point and connect with your school if you have specific questions about how things will be handled in a virtual setting.