Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
The standard for teaching and learning at Discovery Regional is to provide a quality learning environment each and every day for our students. We are committed to empowering and supporting our teachers by providing them with the needed resources to meet the ever-changing needs of all of our students. We believe that all students can learn and should be afforded the opportunity to achieve their high school diploma and reach their highest potential.
The Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment provides guidance and oversight for Discovery Regional High School.
Focus Areas: Standards Based Curriculum, instructional support, media and technology services, state and local assessments, professional learning, instructional resources, and accountability.
Graduation Requirements
Georgia Department of Education
AREAS Of STUDY | UNITS REQUIRED |
English/Language Arts | 4 |
Mathematics* | 4** |
Science* | 4 |
Social Studies* | 3 |
CTAE and/or Modern Language/Latin and/or Fine Arts | 3 |
Health and Physical Education* | 1 |
Electives | 4 |
TOTAL UNITS | (Minimum) 23 |
*Required Courses and/or Core Courses ** Students entering ninth grade in 2008-2009, 2009-2010, and 2010-2011 only, who earn credit in Mathematics I and Mathematics II or GPS Algebra and GPS Geometry, along with 2 additional core mathematics courses, will have satisfied the minimum mathematics requirements for high school graduation. | |
Digital Learning Resources
Shared Landing Page (gavirtuallearning.org)
Career_Cluster_Pathway_Graphic.pdf (gadoe.org)
Georgia Classroom | Georgia Public Broadcasting (gpb.org)
Curriculum Resources
Georgia Milestones Parent /Student Resources
Algebra 1 American Literature Biology US History
Curriculum Staff
Name | Job Role | |
Angelique Austin | Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction | |
Dr. Sarah Beecham | Instructional Coordinator (ELA & Social Studies) | |
Dr. LaVita Jordan | Instructional Coordinator (Math & Science) | |
Yolanda White | Director of Student Information System | |
Patty Walters | Director of Testing and Assessment | patty.walters@discoveryregional.org |