Curriculum
Guåhan Academy Charter School implements the Direct Instruction (DI) model for elementary students as part of its commitment to providing effective, evidence-based instruction. DI is a highly structured approach that presents concepts in clear, sequential steps and emphasizes explicit instruction, guided practice, and immediate feedback. Through this systematic approach, students develop essential reading, language, and mathematics skills, strengthen their academic foundation, and demonstrate consistent mastery of key learning outcomes.
Content Areas
At GACS, the language arts, reading, and math (LARM) curricula at the elementary, middle, and high school levels align to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS); the National Social Studies Standards (NSSS) for social studies; the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for science; as well as the Guam Department of Education (GDOE) Standards and Performance Indicators (for subjects not mentioned). DI methodologies are applied across subject areas, with clear procedures for delivery, assessment, and tracking student skill acquisition and pacing in reading, language arts, and math, specifically at the elementary level and for reading in secondary. Considering the challenges of addressing all standards across grade levels, the faculty is constantly engaged in determining priorities for refinement and tailoring of professional development/training in specific areas of needed improvement.