Gaston County Schools is offering 20 school choice/magnet school programs—the most we have ever provided for students and parents.
That means more options, more choices and more dynamic learning opportunities for discovery, growth and success that you will not find anywhere else.
Many of our school choice programs are associated with our Academy concept. Academy programs are available in the following six areas: Career, Collegiate Prep, Health Sciences, Leadership, Public Service and Technology and Industrial Engineering.
Gaston County Schools has opportunities for students to explore the teaching profession as a way to grow our own community. The Teacher Cadet program is offered in multiple high schools throughout the district. This program places high school juniors and seniors in elementary school classrooms where they assist classroom teachers in helping with students. Teaching as a Profession is a CTE-piloted course being offered in two Gaston County high schools. The program is designed to encourage high-achieving high school students with strong academic, interpersonal and leadership skills to consider teaching as a career.
