At CACS, we recognize that each child is unique and has individual needs.  Our staff seeks to meet students’ needs through a variety of teaching techniques within our curriculum.  The curriculum includes strong emphasis on basic skills in reading, math, science, language (writing) and social studies.  While following diocesan guidelines, we provide daily religion class and spiritual growth opportunities, including Wednesdays. Our guidance and classroom atmosphere encourage our students to build self-control, problem- solving skills and to grow into caring, productive citizens.

The CACS staff uses a variety of teaching techniques to integrate learning experiences for our children. Our teaching techniques include: cooperative learning, discussion group work, research projects, guided and independent practice and tutorial reinforcement.  Materials used in each classroom consist of textbooks and manuals, science kits, flash cards, charts, maps, globes, SRA kits, Geo-Safari games and math manipulatives.  The media center furnishes materials such as videos, audiotapes, computer software, and other materials.

The school is organized into self-contained classrooms for each grade level.  Music, physical education, art, library skills, Spanish, band and computer skills take place in separate classroom facilities.

Our students will learn about the sacraments, Mary and the rosary, the saints and liturgical seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter and Ordinary Time.  They will learn their formal prayers and experience traditional prayer services like May Crowning, Stations of the Cross, Penance services and Advent and Lent practices.  The Good Shepherd Parish religious and lay staff visit often to provide important interaction with our students.

Chilton Area Catholic School uses the curriculum guidelines of the Green Bay Diocese, which incorporates the guidelines of the Wisconsin State Educational Standards.  Our curriculum development includes:

• identification of educational goals and objectives
• selection and organization of content
• learning activities or strategies
• teaching techniques/methods
• evaluation of student outcomes
• effectiveness of the design process

We work continuously to improve our curriculum.  We study standardized tests taken by the students to help us determine whether our curriculum is meeting our students’ needs.  CACS replaces texts and education materials a minimum of every 10 years.  We continue to strive for change and growth in our programs and monitor the results to provide a guide for future curriculum development.