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Academics

Students in a classroom

Our Curriculum
The Christ-centered Holy Cross Lutheran School curriculum is rigorous and meets the requirements of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. We integrate technology throughout the curriculum and our teachers engage in ongoing curriculum review to ensure that our school’s curriculum is of high-quality. Read our school mission and philosophy here.

We offer:
  • Arts—Music Theory, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Visual Arts
  • Language Arts—Phonics, Literature, Composition, Spelling, English Grammar, Speaking, Penmanship
  • Languages—Latin (upper grades)
  • Mathematics—General Math, Algebra
  • Physical Education—Health and Conditioning, Individual and Team Sports Skill Development
  • Religion—Christ Light, Confirmation/Catechism, Hymn Study, Lutheran Worship
  • Science—General Science, Physical Science, Life Science, Health
  • Social Studies—History, Civics, Geography, Cultural Studies

View our curriculum by grade
Kindergarten
First grade
Second grade
Third grade
Fourth grade
Fifth grade
Sixth grade
Seventh grade
Eighth grade
Daily school hours and schedule
  • Before School Care—7:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. (no fees charged)
  • All Day Kindergarten through 8th grade—8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
  • PreK3 and PreK4—8 to 11 a.m.
  • Morning Kindergarten—8 to 11:15 a.m.
  • After School Care—11 a.m. through
    6 p.m. (fees charged)

Grades and grading scale

If students, parents and guardians have access to the Internet, they can log in and view their students' current grades online at JupiterGrades. If students, parents and guardians have access to E-mail, teachers may directly send information, grades and comments at any time. JupiterGrades also offers automatic E-mail notifications that enable parents and guardians to view their students' missing assignments, poor grades, and attendance record. Students, parents and guardians also can use JupiterGrades to E-mail teachers with replies, questions or concerns.


Grading scale
 100-99%    
   A+
   85-83%      C+
98-96% A   82-80%      C
    95-94%  A-   79-78%      C-
    93-91%       B+   77-75%      D+
    90-88%       B   74-72%      D
    87-86%       B-   71-70%      D-