Governor’s School Information Sessions

Governor’s School Information Sessions

  • Virginia Summer Residential Governor’s Schools are challenging and enriching programs designed for highly motivated students who are looking for a challenging summer experience. Programs are FREE! and are offered in Visual and Performing Arts and the following Academic areas: Humanities, Engineering, Marine Science, Math/Science/Tech, Agriculture, and Medicine & Health Sciences. CURRENT 10th AND 11th graders may apply.
  • The selection process is extremely competitive.  Most students selected rank in the top 10% of their class and have scored in the 90th percentile on standardized measures of ability or achievement tests.  These residential programs run from late June to late July.  Only students who are available during that time frame and whose records match these criteria should apply.
  • Please note: Students who show potential to attend World Language Governor’s Schools will be contacted directly by teachers. Testing will begin in January.

Students, if you are interested in applying to Governor’s School, please attend one of our interest meetings:

  • Tuesday, October 29th during all lunch periods in the College and Career Center
  • Thursday, October 31st after-school at 3:05pm in the College and Career Center

In order to apply for Governor’s School, you must complete the Student Interest Form no later than November 5, 2019. Please note: You MUST provide a non-FCPS email address in the Student Interest Form (can be student or parent email).

If you have any questions, see Mr. Shapiro (mrshapiro@fcps.edu) or Ms. Williman (hmwilliman@fcps.edu) in Student Services.

For more information on Governor’s School, please visit VDOE’s website.