Curriculum and Instruction

Curriculum and instruction is grounded in research, aligned with state and national standards. Every student has access to high-quality teaching and learning experiences in every classroom in the district. The continuous review, development, and implementation of high-quality and culturally responsive curriculum and assessments support the learning for all students.

Elementary students receive a strong foundation in reading, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. The district-wide curriculum is closely aligned with state and national standards and sequentially develops students’ abilities in critical thinking and problem-solving. All elementary schools have frequent opportunities to use technology as a research and learning tool.

Middle school students receive a strong foundation in the basic skills area. Mathematics, language arts, social studies, and science courses are the core courses. Elective courses are offered in computer science, health sciences, STEM Lab, business, art, music, and physical education. The middle school’s student activity programming develops personal areas of interest through clubs, sports, and learning experiences.

High schools offer a wide range of academic opportunities to support students’ individual education and career goals. In addition to a strong core curriculum, courses are offered in art, business, family and computer science, industrial technology, health sciences, and international languages. Community service opportunities also are available through student organizations. Students may take courses for college credit at local colleges or elect to take advance placement courses.

*The importance of STEM education to our nation’s future cannot be overstated. As explained in the National Science Foundation (NSF) report A National Action Plan for Addressing the Critical Needs for U.S. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education System,“In the 21st century, scientific and technological innovations have become increasingly important as we face the benefits and challenges of both globalization and a knowledge-based economy. To succeed in this new information-based and highly technological society, students need to develop their capabilities in STEM to levels much beyond what was considered acceptable in the past.” (NSF 2007). Therefore, Greene County Schools has engaged in a strong STEM Education foundation for all grades PreK-12.

ELA Parent Guides

Mathematics Parent Guides

Science Parent Guides

Social Studies K-8 Parent Guides

Socia Studies 9-12 Parent Guides

Academics Department
GCS Pre-K Center
GCS Lit-Tech Conference
Read to Achieve

The North Carolina Read to Achieve legislation, a part of the Excellent Public Schools Act of 2012, went into effect for the 2013-2014 school year. There are seven parts to Read to Achieve:

  1. Comprehensive Plan for Reading Achievement Process
  2. Developmental Screening and Kindergarten Entry Assessment Process
  3. Facilitating Early Grade Reading Proficiency Process
  4. Elimination of Social Promotion
  5. Successful Reading and Development of Retained Students Process
  6. Notification Requirements for Parents and Guardians Process
  7. Accountability Measure Process

For more information, review the links below or visit the Read to Achieve site.

NC Read to Achieve Presentation

NC Read to Achieve Presentation with Narration

NC Comprehensive Reading Plan