Christ Child Academy

What is the maximum class size at Christ Child Academy?
The maximum class size at Christ Child Academy Parish School are:

What is the school's curriculum?
Reading, Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Spanish, Art, Music, Computers and Physical Education are taught. In addition, opportunities exist for art history, forensics, band, literature, choir, athletics, Scouts and more.
Please see the link on the right-hand side named "Curriculum" for more info.

What about religion?
Religious instruction happens in a variety of ways. First, as a Catholic school, traditional Catholic-Christian values are part of each aspect of our school curriculum and activities. In addition, religion is taught as a subject at every grade level.

Do children attend Mass?
Mass is just one aspect of how we celebrate our life experiences as a Catholic community through liturgy and prayer. Christ Child Academy students participate in:

What about other religious instruction or preparation for receiving the Sacraments?
Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion are part of classroom instruction at the appropriate age level.

What admission policies are followed at Christ Child Academy?
Christ Child Academy Parish School follows admission policies and guidelines set by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. The parish and school respects the dignity of the child. Neither race, nationality or other forms of discrimination shall prevent a child from accepted in the school. In addition, Christ Child Academy has adopted the following steps for enrolling students:

Financial aid is available through the principal's office.
*Parish members of Immaculate Conception, St. Peter Claver and Ss. Cyril & Methodius

Is there a registration fee?
CCA Parish School requires payment of a non-refundable $100.00 per child registration fee at time of registration which is deducted from tuition balance. Download a registration form now!.

When does registration begin for first-time families?
Open Enrollment begins March 1.

Is there a waiting list?
When a class is filled, a family may place their name on a waiting list. Conscientious effort is made to make enrollment in CCA Parish School available to all who request it.

What is the school's daily schedule?
Stepping Stones 3-year old program (Pre-Kindergarten)
Tuesday and Thursday 8:30am to 11:00am

Junior Kindergarten 4-year old program
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:30am to 11:30am

All students may enter the building at 8:10am and when first bell rings, the second bell rings at 8:20am when classes begin.

These first educational years are critical to a child's development. CCA serves your child with care for their whole being - mind, body and spirit and is reflected in the timeless tradition of value-based education. CCA Parish School provides an education you can have faith in. We make a commitment to your child and their academic, emotional, spiritual and physical development.

The Iowa Basic Skills Test is taken by 3rd, 5th and 7th graders every March. The test covers reading, social studies, science and math. Based on the results of all CCA students, a “grade equivalent” composite is determined. This score indicates the grade level of our average student’s general knowledge. For example, a score of 5.5 indicates performance on the test at the level of the average fifth grader in the fifth month of school.

Our Alumni
The standards set at C.C.A. provide our graduates with the foundation they need for good study habits and high expectations for themselves as they begin high school and go on to college. Our graduates tell us that they realize the value of their academic preparation as they enter high school with outstanding writing skills and a strong background in science and math. The strength of this educational background is proven – In the last six years, Christ Child Academy has had eight alumni achieve the honor of Valedictorian at area high schools!

29% of CCA graduates in the class of 2009 are in the top 10% of their class.
88% of CCA graduates in the class of 2009 are on the Honor Roll.
59% of CCA graduates in the class of 2009 are members of National Honor Society.

Our Faculty
Christ Child Academy is blessed with dedicated staff who believe in the advantages of Catholic education. Our teachers don’t have to leave their spiritual life at home—they share their spirituality with the students in a variety of ways each day. In addition, the students see our teachers living out Christ’s message outside of school, by witnessing the teachers’ service to the Lord as active members of our parishes.

56% of our teachers have been on staff for 15 years or more.
80% of our teachers are Catholic.
100% of our Catholic teachers had their own children educated at Christ Child Academy.

Hot lunch program?
The Hot Lunch Program at Christ Child Academy serves meals under the National School Lunch Program provided by the Sheboygan Area School District. The hot lunch consists of a hot pack, a cold pack and a carton of milk. Milk can be purchased separately as well. Hot Lunch tickets and milk tickets can be purchased in the school office. Each ticket consists of ten punches. Prices for these tickets are established at the beginning of every school year.

To apply for free or reduced price meals, households must fill out an application which can be obtained through the school office. The information provided on the application will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and may be verified at any time during the school year by school or D.P.I. officials. Applications may e submitted at any time during the school year. No child will be dsicriminated against because of race, color, sex, national origin, age or disability.

A Hot Lunch Menu is provided by the Sheboygan Area School District and is distributed to all famlies via the school carrier. The menu can also be located on line by going to the SASD website, www.sheboygan.k12.wi.us. Students may choose and pick from the menu on a daily basis. Sign up is done every morning in the individual classrooms.

There are two lunch hours during the day. The first lunch hour for Grades 5-8 begins at 11:30 and goes until 12:00 with recess included. The second lunch hour for Grades K-4 begins at 12:00 and ends at 12:30, recess included. Parents supervise the lunch hour.

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Does CCA charge additional fees for books and building usage?
No, CCA does not charge for building/book fees.

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Is bussing available?
Yes, the school does have bussing available for those that meet the requirements. For free bussing, the student must live 2 miles or more from school, or if there are hazardous road conditions. There is also a Tripper bus available for a fee, you may ask in the office for more information.

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