A Standards Based Model for the K-8 Grades

Curriculum is the broad description of what K-8 students in the Diocese of Madison should know and be able to do.

Each subject listed below, except for Religion, provides links to grade-level curriculum guidelines based on the Wisconsin Model Academic Standards. The religious education curriculum guidelines are drawn from the seven religious education standards developed by the Diocese of Madison.

Catholic schools in the diocese are expected to use the guidelines as a framework for their own curriculum development. A process for developing curriculum based on the guidelines is offered here in Curriculum Process. Catholic schools in the diocese are also expected to deliver an integrated academic and religious education curriculum by presenting the basic teachings of the Church where applicable in the context of all subject matter.

Note that curriculum connections between subjects are suggested within the content areas listed below. Schools are encouraged to create curriculum connections among subject areas.