Curriculum and Instruction

Janis Parrish, Director of Curriculum / Instruction

janis.parrish@bremencs.com

Bremen City Schools, like all systems in the state of Georgia, is implementing the new Georgia Performance Standards in the four core curriculum areas: English / language arts, math, science and social studies in grades K-12. The standards and related elements define what students need to know, understand, and be able to do. The inclusion of suggested tasks, examples of student work, and teacher commentary demonstrates the degree of proficiency expected for all students. Non-core courses continue to follow the Quality Core Curriculum: career /technical courses, music, physical education, art, foreign languages, and drama. The state curriculum establishes the minimum for what teachers should teach and what students should know. Our system encourages teachers, however, to incorporate extra activities and projects that stimulate critical thinking and in-depth learning on the part of their students.

Professional learning funds are available for training activities to meet state and federal

Mandates, to fulfill certification requirements, and to facilitate the implementation of the system’s Comprehensive School Improvement Plan.

Important Links:

Georgia Department of Education Curriculum and Instruction Division

www.public.doe.k12.ga.us/ci.aspx

Georgia Performance Standards www.georgiastandards.org

Georgia Learning Connection www.glc.k12.ga.us