Assistant Superintendent Dr. James Surrency, EdD
310 NW 11th Avenue, Trenton, FL 32693
Phone: (352) 463-3200
Email: SurrencyJ@mygcsd.org

Click HERE for the High School Student Progression Plan for 2007-08.
Click HERE for the Middle School Student Progression Plan for 2007-08.

The School Board of Gilchrist County provides two secondary school sites for the students it serves, Bell High School and Trenton High School. These are both combination middle and high schools. The secondary curriculum department provides technical assistance and support for all secondary educational programs to principals, teachers, staff, students, and parents.

Secondary schools in Gilchrist County are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Several approaches to instruction are utilized throughout the district secondary schools. All middle school classrooms emphasize middle school philosophy which includes teaming, exploratory vocational courses, and some interdisciplinary instruction. Middle school students are able to pursue individual interests in coursework in agriculture, JROTC, engineering, band, and PE. And 8th grade students have the opportunity to take Algebra I for high school credit.

A very favorable rapport exists between teachers, staff, administrators, students, parents, and the community in all secondary schools. School improvement activities are ongoing in an effort to improve the educational opportunities for the students of Gilchrist County. The School Board of Gilchrist County and taxpayers of the county are to be commended for providing excellent secondary school facilities which foster an environment conducive to learning.

In addition to secondary schools, the following programs fall under the umbrella of Secondary Programs: