Back to the top of the page. Public Schools Transportation Bus schedules can be obtained from the school or by contacting bus operations at Guam's Department of Public Works. Bus operations can be reached by calling 646-3166. Back to the top of the page. Guam Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction Guam Department of Education emphasizes a progressive hierarchy of essential skills to be mastered by students at each grade level.
Textbooks are standard U.S. texts, supplemented by a variety of other teaching materials.
Elementary Schools use a thematic or integrated teaching approach. Most middle schools are organized around a team approach and the high schools offer alternative learning paths. Back to the top of the page. Each of the four public high schools are accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges which revisits schools periodically to ensure their high standards are maintained. Minimum number of credits required for graduation is 21 credits.