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
Feb
18
Summer Camp Registration!
Time: 12:00 am
Camp Adventure 2020 Join CGS this summer for a Camp Adventure filled with activities that prompt curiosity and feed creativity. Led by our dynamic staff, Camp Adventure features a wide variety of exciting, hands-on activities including games, nature explorations, art, science, music, drama and much more! Full Day, Half Day AM, Half Day PM and … Continued
Feb
21
Illinois Junior Classics League Convention
Time: 12:00 am
CGS students join Middle and High School students from all over Illinois to participate in the annual Illinois Junior Classics League Convention. They have breakout sessions for games, activities, and presentations. There are also exams in Latin, Ancient History, Greek and Roman Mythology, and Geography of the Ancient World – an opportunity for students to … Continued
Feb
22
MATHCOUNTS Competition
Time: 12:00 am
CGS Mathletes have been eagerly preparing for the MATHCOUNTS competition since the beginning of the year. While they will all participate as individuals, they have been battling in internal elimination rounds to determine who will represent CGS in the four-person team events! MATHCOUNTS is a national program that provides students in grades 6-8 the opportunity … Continued
Feb
23
Summer Camp Fair
Time: 1:00 pm
Come stop by the CGS table at the NPN Summer Camp Fair and sign up for CGS Summer Camp Adventure. You could win a free week of camp! The event is kid-friendly with activities for the children to enjoy while you browse summer options.
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.