Curriculum

Since 1874, our faith-based academic curriculum has prepared thousands of young learners for the rigors of high school coursework, and more. Blessed with a high-quality education founded on Catholic values, a Saint John School graduate is intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually equipped to navigate the ways of modern adolescent life. 

K - 8 Standards and Benchmarks

SJS has academic accreditation from Wisconsin Religious and Independent Schools Accreditation (WRISA). A rigorous academic structure prepares  your child for the next step in their academic journey, evidenced by above-average standardized test scores when compared to local and national averages. Following a curriculum focused on academic progress wrapped in social, emotional, and spiritual development. Saint John School's professional educators, academic aides and administrative staff understand individual student needs as they progress through each grade level.

Standards and benchmarks are a broad description of what K-8 students in the Diocese of Madison should know and be able to do. Catholic schools in the Diocese are expected to use the standards as a framework for their own curriculum development. Catholic schools in the Diocese are also expected to deliver an integrated academic and religious education curriculum by presenting the teachings of the Church where applicable in the context of all subject matter. 

Standards and Benchmarks