The CGS program is designed to immerse the child in complex interactive experiences that are both rich and relevant. The three elements of a classical curriculum: content, process, and communication are integrated into the learning experience from preschool through 8th grade.
Upcoming Events
Jan
18
PSAT Testing
Time: 8:00 am
Weather Update: WE ARE OPEN FOR THE PSAT TESTING DESPITE THE SNOW! Chicago Grammar School is a testing site for Northwestern University’s Midwest Academic Talent Search (NUMATS), a research-validated program that utilizes above-grade-level assessment, as a means of gifted testing, to help parents and educators better understand their students’ educational needs. NUMATS allows eligible students … Continued
Jan
20
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day – no class
Time: 12:00 am
I have a dream that my…children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. In a speech addressing hundreds of thousands at the Lincoln Memorial in 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. uttered those now iconic words. … Continued
Jan
28
Cradles to Crayons Service Project
Time: 10:00 am
CGS Student Council chose to work with Cradles to Crayons as a school service project to help children in need. They’ve initiated a toy drive and CGS families are rallying to provide new and gently used toys. The students (with some parents and teachers) will work at the Cradles to Crayons warehouse. They’ll sort, clean and organize … Continued
Jan
30
Chicago Shakespeare Theater – Comedy of Errors
Time: 10:00 am
The annual CGS trip to the Chicago Shakespeare Theater is a student and teacher favorite. This year they are attending a production of The Comedy of Errors. Grades four and up prepare for the performance by learning the story, studying some text and discussing the plot points. The story comes alive as they illustrate scenes, … Continued
Classical Education at CGS: Core Knowledge, Critical Thinking and Communication Skills
Ready to Conquer the World
CGS kids are nice, they like to have fun and they like to learn.
From their first day of class, CGS students experience the passion of artful, enthusiastic and nurturing teachers, the satisfaction of learning new things, the challenge of thinking beyond the obvious and the wonder of creating art, all within the richness of the classical curriculum with ample opportunities to showcase and communicate their knowledge throughout the year.