District Mission
The mission of Gallia County Local Schools is to provide a safe, productive, loving environment that encourages students to respect differences and influence the community through ownership of learning and making positive choices.
District Mission
The mission of Gallia County Local Schools is to provide a safe, productive, loving environment that encourages students to respect differences and influence the community through ownership of learning and making positive choices.
District Vision
The vision of the Gallia County Local Schools is to empower students to reach their highest potential by defining their future as global citizens.
Curriculum and Instruction Information and Resources
District Calendars
K-12 (2025-2026): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CiHT8m5Ncm84cx5Ij8jY1bRDd5gp6JzhS_K7a3HqBmI/edit?tab=t.0
Ohio's New Learning Standards
Depth of Knowledge and Rigor Reference Materials
District Pacing Charts
The following Documents are Science and Social Studies pacing charts for courses taught in the district. ELA and Math pacing charts are embedded in the district-adopted textbooks. If other adopted books include pacing charts, please refer to them instead of the district-created pacing charts.
Grading and Homework Guidelines
English Resources
GCLS K-12 Literacy Plan
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kHPUKIn2d01gzDEHFZLzPYjN8lALfNJjUrmmDWtapNE/edit?usp=sharing
Performance Level Descriptors:
K-4 Writing Guidance
Journal Writing Peer Edit Rubrics
Primary Journal Writing Rubric (optional): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Nd8xvbpG3ls8POiHa7Zr0TQdHfe3mrBm8l-lzapDX7c/edit?tab=t.0
Grades 4-12 Journal Writing Rubric: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UoIukBQbMOpMUn3TGqs56JkvNUBwo9oaUQvUjhQOjlA/edit?tab=t.0
CKLA: Grades K-5
CKLA Design Strand
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ClhPz0ooSxq0JJEpYyAxBvCn9IGCIee4
CKLA Curriculum: Links to Research on Teaching and Learning
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ClhPz0ooSxq0JJEpYyAxBvCn9IGCIee4
Knowledge Building Makes a Difference
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ClhPz0ooSxq0JJEpYyAxBvCn9IGCIee4
Making the Shift
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ClhPz0ooSxq0JJEpYyAxBvCn9IGCIee4
Learning to Read: Part I
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ClhPz0ooSxq0JJEpYyAxBvCn9IGCIee4
Learning to Read: Part II
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ClhPz0ooSxq0JJEpYyAxBvCn9IGCIee4
Decision Rules for Choosing Interventions
https://www.gallialocal.org/Intranet/News/15
Springboard: Grades 6-12
Teachers should follow the steps below to create a new SpringBoard Digital account and provide access to their students:
1) Please visit gallialocaloh.springboardonline.org
2) Click “New to SpringBoard”
3) Enter the 2025 Teacher Access Code FSPYRM
4) Create a class in the Class Roster tab
5) Provide the class access code to students to create a new account
For Teachers and Administrators
Math Resources
Performance Level Descriptors
Algebra: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O76DIoZ3tfng1dCNCoFyVZEuEtHnwXiU/view?usp=share_link
Geometry: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fplP9gJZ1eL79P7uklQEEfSvX9s-L1CJ/view?usp=share_link
Standards for Mathematical Practices
Standards for Mathematical Practice: Commentary and Elaborations for K-5
Standards for Mathematical Practice: Commentary and Elaborations for 6-8
Exemplary Lessons by Inside Mathematics
MP 1 Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them | Video
MP 2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively | Video
MP 3 Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others | Video
MP 4 Model with Mathematics | Video
MP 5 Use appropriate tools strategically | Video
MP 6 Attend to precision | Video
MP 7 Look for and make use of structure | Video
MP 8 Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning | Video
*Videos by Inside Mathematics
K-2 Combined Math Performance Level Descriptors
Math Coherence Map
Math Test Specifications
Application of Depth of Knowledge to Math Descriptors
Depth of Knowledge Matrices by Kaplinsky
Math OST Results and Item Analysis from Spring of 2022 (Cogent 2.0)
Science Resources
Social Studies Resources
Performance Level Descriptors
The following state tests will be given at each grade level listed:
3 X X
4 X X
5 X X X
6 X X
7 X X
8 X X X
9 X (Algebra I)
10 X X (Geometry) X (Biology) X (US History)
11 X (Government)
12
Ohio State Testing Portal Link
District State Testing Schedule for 2025-2026
Ohio Department of Education State Testing Guidance
Test Security
State Test Blueprints
Roadmap from Ohio's State Tests Assessment Development Resources to Classroom Assessment Practices
>How the curriculum is aligned with the tests so that what is to be taught is also what is to be monitored
Roadmap from Ohio's State Tests Assessment Development Resources to Classroom Assessment Practices
District Academic Monitoring
Each quarter, students will be assessed to ensure that progress is being made. The documents below include guidance regarding most of the quarterly assessments that students will be taking, as well as examples of the home reports.
Aligned Academic Monitoring Guidance Document
K-5 Academic Monitoring Home Report
6-12 Academic Monitoring Home Report
MTTS Handbook (in DRAFT form): https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Tt4fH1YluvVOWNhgKoefei_fGJMPzFWJGnJ8unjhJiw/edit#slide=id.p1
LPDC Handbook Tuition Reimbursement Form
Search results - Google Drive Search results - Google Drive
Professional Development Leave Form
In-service Information
New Teacher Orientation August 11 New Teacher Orientation - Google Drive
Teacher Work Day August 13 or 14
Opening Inservice August 18 GCLS Opening Inservice August 2024.docx - Google Docs
Public School Works
At the point of hire, and annually, staff will be assigned training modules on a website called Public School Works. The link to access PSW, as well as the link detailing the training modules that should be completed for each employee can be found below.
Access to Public School Works
Gallia County Local PSW Assignments
Other Reputable Professional Development Opportunities
Gallia-Vinton ESC: Professional Development (galliavintonesc.org)
Athens-Meigs ESC: Home - Athens Meigs Educational Service Center
Ohio Leadership Advisory Council: Ohio Leadership Advisory Council
Positive Behavior Supports and Interventions District Guidance
ODE PBIS Awards and Showcase Information
Ohio Teacher Evaluations System
District Instructional Expectations
High Quality Student Data
School Improvement Process
District Improvement Plan with Embedded Building Details
Ohio Improvement Process Guidance
District Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KSP8DU2bRg7TZAXkaYKJGbT_V8kGP4FTouLNa81HN2A/edit?tab=t.0
State Manual:
Ohio Improvement Process | Ohio Department of Education
District DLT/BLT/TBT Agenda Template
Graduation Guidance
District Course Descriptions
Credit Flex Application
District Graduation Seal and Honors Diploma Field Experience Guidance for Caregivers and Students
Extended Learning Opportunties
District Field Trip Curriculum Plan
Field Trip Permission Form
Mobile STEAM Lab
Now Available: Contact Rochelle Halley for access(gl_rhalley@gallialocal,org)
Career Tech Education
Approved CTE-26 Pathway of Focus:
Application Period 2019-2023
School Pathway
RVHS NI (Technology)
SGHS NI (Technology)
Application Period 2020-2024
School Pathway
RVHS LO (Culinary)
C4 (Business)
F6 (Engineering and Design)
N2 (Network Systems)
SGHS LO (Culinary)
C4 (Business)
Application Period 2022-2026
School Pathway
RVHS AO (Agribusiness and Production Systems)
SGHS AO (Agribusiness and Production Systems)
Data Accountability Guidebook
Equity For Each Grant
High Demand Jobs in Southeastern Ohio
Work Based Learning Guidance from ODEW
ODEW Work Based Learning Pathway Options
Business Advisory Councils
Gallia MAP Council
Gallia Vinton ESC Business Advisory Council