Departments
.........Karen Cagle, Asst. Supt. Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Learning
North Davis Road
Building C
LaGrange, GA 30241
706.812.7900
Office hours 8am - 5pm
Summer hours M-Th 7am - 5:30pm
Karen Cagle, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Learning
Dr. Patricia Barton, Director of Elementary Curriculum
Dr. Tonia Contorno, Director of Secondary Curriculum
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Curriculum and Instruction
The curriculum department oversees the academic instruction for all Troup County Schools students, implementing the state's Georgia Performance Standards (https://www.georgiastandards.org). Troup County Schools are accredited by SACS CASI and serve students in grades Pre-K through 12.
The elementary program, PreK- 5, is designed to meet the individual needs of students by using a variety of strategies and resources. Our goal is to create a supportive environment that fosters creativity and excitement in academics, sports, and the arts for each child.
In grades Pre-K through 2, the emphasis for students is on
learning the basic tools necessary to read, write, and compute. In
reading and writing, this means mastery of phonics, sight words,
increasing vocabulary knowledge and comprehension, and clearly
expressing ideas through words, sentences, and paragraphs. In
mathematics, this means developing a understanding of numbers,
their properties, how they operate, as well as an introduction to
measurement, money, and data. In grades 3 through 5, learning
builds on these foundational skills as students are encouraged to
become an independent learners. Manipulatives and computers help
connect abstract concepts to real world experiences and prepare
students for secondary course work.
Middle school programs blend a commitment to academic
achievement with a supportive place to learn through the use of
technology.
High schools offer students the opportunity to excel with advanced
placement, technical classes, and fine arts courses. Qualified
students have the opportunity to learn even more in their fields of
interest in collaboration with technical and traditional colleges
in the area.
