FAQs

What is the maximum class size at Christ Child Academy?

What is the school’s curriculum?

What about religion?

Do children attend Mass?

What about other religious instruction or preparation for receiving the Sacraments?

What admission policies are followed at Christ Child Academy?

How much is tuition?

Is there a registration fee?

When does registration begin for first-time families?

Is there a waiting list?

What is the school’s daily schedule?

Why should I send my child to Christ Child Academy?

Hot lunch?

Is bussing available?

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

3K – 12 Students / 4K – 20 Students
Kindergarten – Grade 8 – 25 Students

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What is the school’s curriculum?
Reading, Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Spanish, Art, Music, and Physical Education are taught. In addition, opportunities exist for band, choir, athletics, Scouts and more.

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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 daily.

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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:

Daily classroom prayer using a variety of methods, including songs, formal and spontaneous prayer, and Spiritual reflection.
Classroom or all-school liturgies for special events or the season of the year.
Weekly Masses held each Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Parish for grades 4K-8. Students sit with their “buddies”.
A school-wide prayer service is held every Monday morning.

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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.

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What admission policies are followed at Christ Child Academy?
Christ Child Academy 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 being accepted in the school. In addition, Christ Child Academy has adopted the following steps for enrolling students:

Families who already have children enrolled in the school will have first opportunity and preference.
Enrollment of new families follow these guidelines:
1. Preference is given to registered CCA parishioners according to the date they registered in the Parish.
2. Among CCA Parishioners, preference is given to families living in the geographical boundaries for the CCA School districts.
3. Preference will be given to Catholic vs. non-Catholic families because we are a Catholic Parish School.
4. Non-parishioners living within the geographical school district boundaries receive preference over those not living in the area.

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How much is tuition?
Tuition for the 2019-2020 school year at Christ Child Academy is:

PRESCHOOL

3K (3 Years old by September 1) 3 Days/Week $1,200.00

3K (3 Years old by September 1) 5 Days/Week $2,000.00
4K (4 Years old by September 1) 5 days/week $2,000.00

Kindergarten – 8th

One Child $3,250.00
Two Children $5,300.00
Three Children $7,275.00
Four Children $9,300.00

Financial aid is available. Please inquire in the school office.

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Is there a tuition down payment?
Yes, there is a $100.00 per family non re-fundable tuition down payment that is deducted from the total tuition cost. For new families, the non re-fundable tuition down payment is $50.00

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When does registration begin for first-time families?
New families may enroll after Jan. 31, 2019, provided space is available in your child’s grade. Please check classroom numbers when you register.

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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 Christ Child Academy available to all who request it.

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What is the school’s daily schedule?
3K Monday – Friday 8:10 am – 11:15 am

4K Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 11:15 am

Kindergarten
8:00 am to 3:00 pm

Grades 1 to 5
8:00 am to 3:00 pm

Grades 6 to 8
8:00 am to 3:05 pm

All students may enter the building at 8:00 am when the first bell rings, the tardy bell rings at 8:10 am.

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Why should I send my child to Christ Child Academy?

These first educational years are critical to a child’s development. Christ Child Academy 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 provides an education you can have faith in. We make a commitment to your child and their academic, emotional, spiritual and physical development.

Christ Child Academy offers a fully staffed Extended Day Program, including before and after school care, for children in grades 3K-5th from 6:30 am – 6:00 pm.

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Hot lunch program?
The hot lunch program at Christ Child Academy serves meals that are made daily in the CCA kitchen by our school cook. The hot lunch consists two choices of a hot entree, fruit and salad bar, and a carton of milk. Milk can be purchased separately as well. Prices are established at the beginning of every school year. All cafeteria fees will be charged to your FACTS account monthly.

We do not offer free or reduced meals as we are not part of the National School Lunch Program.

A hot lunch menu is provided by the school office and is distributed to all families via the school carrier and email. Students may choose from the menu on a daily basis. Sign up is done every morning in the individual classrooms.

The lunch period is from 11:20 am-12:00 pm. Grades K-4 eat first and then go out to recess. Grades 5-8 have recess or study hall first and then come inside to eat. Supervision is provided during the lunch hour inside and out on the playground

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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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