Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston use curriculum standards for planning instruction. The religion standards are based on the framework from the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops (USCCB). Core content areas and ancillary subjects are based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) with Catholic doctrine and tradition embedded as well as increased rigor and relevance. The curriculum standards serve as the foundation and allow local schools to include additional standards to fulfill their educational mission. Implementation of the curriculum standards is decided at the local level. For more information on curriculum standards and instruction, contact a local Catholic school.