K-5 Curriculum

Sumter County Schools brings curriculum to life through standards, content, instructional resources, and effective teaching practices. Georgia’s academic standards guide what students learn, while meaningful content, quality resources, and purposeful instruction help students build knowledge and apply their skills.

  • English Language Arts: Bookworms Reading & Writing supports reading fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing through meaningful texts, shared reading, and discussion. Differentiated instruction addresses students’ reading needs.

  • Mathematics: Georgia Learning Plans support instruction that develops mathematical understanding, reasoning, and problem-solving through hands-on learning and real-world applications.

  • Science: Grades K–3 use Studies Weekly, and grades 4–5 use STEMscopes to support scientific learning through inquiry, investigation, and exploration.

  • Social Studies: Grades K–3 use Studies Weekly, and grades 4–5 use Gallopade to build knowledge of history, geography, economics, and citizenship.

Teachers use these resources alongside explicit instruction, active learning, and checks for understanding to support student growth.

Curriculum 6th-8th Grade

Sumter County Schools brings curriculum to life through standards, content, instructional resources, and effective teaching practices. Georgia’s academic standards guide what students learn, while meaningful content, quality resources, and purposeful instruction help students build knowledge and apply their skills.

  • English Language Arts: Savvas myPerspectives supports reading, writing, vocabulary, and communication through varied texts, meaningful discussion, and analysis. Students strengthen their ability to use evidence, think critically, and express their ideas.

  • Mathematics: Georgia Learning Plans support instruction that develops mathematical understanding, reasoning, and problem-solving through hands-on learning and real-world applications.

  • Science: STEMscopes supports scientific learning through inquiry, investigation, and exploration.

  • Social Studies: Gallopade supports students in building knowledge of history, geography, economics, and citizenship.

Teachers use these resources alongside explicit instruction, active learning, and checks for understanding to support student growth.

Curriculum 9th - 12th Grade

Sumter County Schools brings curriculum to life through standards, content, instructional resources, and effective teaching practices. Georgia’s academic standards guide what students learn, while meaningful content and purposeful instruction prepare students for college, careers, and citizenship.

  • English Language Arts: Savvas myPerspectives supports reading, writing, vocabulary, and communication through complex texts, analysis, and discussion. Students develop evidence-based arguments, conduct research, and communicate their ideas clearly.

  • Mathematics: Georgia Learning Plans support instruction that strengthens mathematical understanding, reasoning, and problem-solving across high school courses.

  • Science: Students deepen their understanding of scientific concepts through investigation, inquiry, and analysis, applying their learning to real-world questions.

  • Social Studies: Students build historical, civic, and economic understanding while evaluating sources, considering different perspectives, and connecting their learning to current issues.

Teachers use instructional resources alongside explicit instruction, active learning, and checks for understanding to support student growth.