+ Is Chesterton Academy a Catholic School?

We announce with great joy and thanksgiving that Archbishop Listecki has granted our petition and recognized Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee as a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee as of June 20, 2019. We are most humbled and grateful for this recognition.

Chesterton Academy now becomes a part of the greater community of Catholic schools in the Archdiocese while maintaining our unique, classical identity, curriculum, and pedagogy. Recognized by our Archbishop, we can strengthen our connection to Catholic grade schools, high schools, parishes, priests, religious, and all the faithful as we pursue our mission to educate young people in the Catholic, classical, liberal arts tradition. We seek to conform students’ intellect and will to Jesus Christ. Chesterton Academy’s mission will be an important addition to the work of the other Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese.

+ What's your DAILY SCHEDULE?

The school day at Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee is from 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., with flexible times for student drop off and pick up. Students begin each school day with an all-school assembly followed by Mass at 8:00 a.m. on campus, at St. Anthony the Hermit Church. Students have regular opportunities for confession, individual spiritual direction and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.

+ Do you accept TRANSFER STUDENTS?

Chesterton Academy welcomes transfer students each year who come from public, private, homeschool, and online high school environments. Our Academic Dean works closely with each transfer student to ensure their success as they transition to Chesterton.

+ What are your STUDENT BACKGROUNDS?

Our students come from a wide range of educational backgrounds, including parochial K-8 schools, public schools, charter schools, homeschool, and online high schools.

+ How much HOMEWORK is assigned?

We build the class schedule to include three free periods per week to accommodate our students. They may use this time to study or to take a break as needed.

+ What is your SCHOOL UNIFORM?

School uniforms can be ordered online or by phone from Donald's Uniform: http://www.donaldsuniform.com. Donald’s has their best sale of the year in June!

Keep in mind:

• Blazers are mandatory for Mass and certain events.
• Choir uniform is required.
• Skirts may take up to 10 weeks.
• Skirts may be ordered with no hem and an open bottom to hem to length needed when used.
• Skirt measurement is from waist to mid knee, and most girls will require the LONG version.
• Ladies fitted white shirt tends to run smaller.
• Men’s pants should use a dress pant waist measurement.
• Price Sheet: http://www.donaldsuniform.com/skin/donalds_uniform/SchoolPage/ChestertonMilwaukee_PriceSheet.pdf or call 651-776-2723 or 1-800-728-8082 – Ext. 1

The uniform consists of:

Ladies:

• White short-sleeve or long-sleeve oxford shirt (fitted or reg.)
• Navy pleated skirt, to mid-knee
• Navy knee-highs
• Solid black/brown dress flat shoes
• Navy V-neck sweater vest or long-sleeve pullover sweater with school monogram (optional)
• Navy blazer with school monogram

Gentlemen:

• White short-sleeve or long-sleeve oxford shirt
• Khaki flat or pleated-front pants
• Crew socks
• Solid black leather dress shoe (various options)
• Navy V-neck sweater vest or long-sleeve pullover sweater with school monogram (optional)
• Navy blazer with school monogram
• Gold/navy striped tie
• Black belt

The uniform should be clean and in good condition. Girls’ skirts must be at the knee; girls should take measurements to compare to the sizing charts from Donald’s Uniform to determine whether to order the regular or long length, accommodating for some growth. All students need to purchase a blazer. Sweaters and vests are optional. The following items must be purchased from Donald’s Uniform: girls’ skirts and girls shirts (regular or fitted), boy’s pants, blazers, sweaters, vests, and ties. Boys may purchase comparable oxford cloth dress shirts, belts and socks from other retailers. Girls may purchase navy socks from other sources.

Hair should be clean, neatly groomed, and must be a natural color, with boys’ hair above the eyebrows, ears and collar. Boys should be clean-shaven with sideburns no longer than the middle of the ear. Girls may wear light, natural-looking make-up, and clear or light pink nail polish is allowed. For boys and girls, no visible tattoos or piercings are allowed except girls may wear one stud in each earlobe (matching). Simple chain necklace with a religious significance and/or a scapular may be worn under the shirt for girls and boys.

+ How is LUNCH provided?

Students bring their own cold lunch and may use school microwave to heat meals.

+ How are HOUSES assigned?

On a first day of school, new students are assigned by the headmaster and are welcomed by their new housemates. Siblings are typically assigned to the same house, unless otherwise requested. Once a house has been chosen for a student, they will remain in that house until they graduate.

+ What is the SUMMER READING requirement?

Chesterton students are required to read one classical work over the summer each year. Reading assignments and study guides are available online https://www.chestertonacademymke.org/students. All students will have a quiz on their assigned book within the first week of the school year in their literature class.

+ What SCHOOL SUPPLIES are needed?

The school supply list is released in July together with details on summer reading assignments.