Columbia County School Department Music Curriculum and Assessment

The goal of the CCSD Elementary music department is to provide a music curriculum focused on the Georgia Standards of Excellence set by the state. Each document below states the grade level expectations for students to master or experience during the listed school year. The sequence of teaching these elements may occur at various times of the year based on the local needs of the school and community.  Enrichment resources are drawn from county and school curriculum purchases. All resources align with state standards and county curriculum guidelines.

As a part of your child’s enrichment learning, students will have the opportunity to be assessed on the following work habits during each lesson of their encore classes: responsibility, participation, assignment completion, and interpersonal skills.  The progress in these areas will be shared each nine weeks on the report card to inform you of their status in each category. 

The purpose of River Ridge Elementary Music Department is to teach, encourage, and challenge students to grow as performers and musicians.  All materials and equipment used through teaching and productions promote teaching, constructive critisicm, development of appropriate commentary, and effective research.