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
Nov
25
Scholastic Book Fair
Time: 12:00 am
In keeping with the winter holiday gift shopping mood that sets in as Thanksgiving approaches, CGS traditionally hosts a Scholastic Book Fair. Students are already excited! Come visit and stock up on books and gifts. Prefer to leisurely browse and shop online? Here you go: CGS Scholastic Bookfair Online Store!
Dec
04
Certamen Competition Round Two
Time: 6:00 pm
CGS seeks to repeat success, having won the Illinois Certamen League Junior High Division – Chicagoland Region for five out of the past six years. Certamen, meaning “contest” in Latin, exists at the junior high, high school and collegiate levels and is regarded as a Latin Quiz Bowl. Teams of four players compete head to … Continued
Dec
04
Oedipus Rex Field Trip
Time: 10:00 am
As part of our classical studies, the CGS Eighth Grade explores Ancient Greek Theater, culminating with the reading of Oedipus Rex. We are excited to see the play come to life with the Court Theatre presentation of Sophocles’ great tragedy.
Dec
18
All School Student Show
Time: 5:30 pm
This all-school student performance manifests everything we want to achieve here at CGS: an integration of literature, history, science, music, and art. The children have worked at their individual best, and together in groups. The process that got them to tonight represents the ultimate project work. Watching the process is most satisfying because we see … 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.