Standard Course of Study

The North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSCOS) defines the content standards for each grade or proficiency level and each high school course to provide a uniform set of learning standards for every public school in North Carolina. These standards define what students are expected to know and be able to do by the end of each school year or course so that they are prepared for postsecondary opportunities, be it college, career, or military.

The NC State Board of Education policy, SCOS-012, requires that each content area’s standards be reviewed every eight-to-ten years to ensure the NCSCOS consists of clear, relevant standards and objectives.  Browse standards and resources by area:

For Career and Technical Education Blueprints, Computer Science Standards, and Digital Learning Standards, please visit their respective office webpages.

Quick Reference Guides

The Quick Reference Guide for The North Carolina Standard Course of Study is a resource for teachers as they plan instruction to implement the North Carolina Standard Course of Study across multiple content areas. There are nine Quick Reference Guides available – one for each of the grade levels from kindergarten through 8th grade. The inclusion of standards for all subject areas within single, grade-specific documents is intended to make planning for instruction more efficient and may be particularly useful for educators teaching multiple disciplines or collaborating to plan integrated instruction.  These guides may be downloaded from the External Implementation Guide (EIG).  

Stay Updated on Standards Revision

View the Office of Teaching and Learning's webpage for updates on standards currently in the review, revision, or installation phases of the standards process.

 

 

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