For Prospective Students of the Governor's School of Virgina

For Prospective Students

 

 

The Commonwealth Governor’s School program serves students in grades 9 – 12 from Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania, and Stafford County. CGS students apply to be in the program through their school district. Beginning in January of each year student applications are accepted by the participating school districts and a rigorous identification process ensues. CGS students are selected for the program based on achievement test scores, teacher recommendations, a timed writing assessment, service activities, a portfolio, and an interview. Students in the CGS program are considered to be academically gifted and highly motivated.

CGS students are truly amazing adolescents. Instead of taking the path of least resistance, CGS students have decided to challenge themselves by being part of a very rigorous academic program. In addition, the average CGS student is highly involved in after school activities including SCA, band, VHSL sports, and numerous school organizations. The majority of CGS students are involved in at least one community service project during the year.

Students who successfully complete the requirements of CGS receive an Advanced High School Diploma. In addition, the diploma includes an official Governor’s School Seal issued by the State Department of Education. Beginning with the Class of 2010, all CGS students will be required to sign the Early College Scholars agreement as ninth graders. Students who fulfill the requirements of the agreement receive the Early College Scholars seal on their diploma along with the Governor’s School seal.

APPLICATION PROCESS BY COUNTY

2024-2025 Application process will start about October 2023.  Dates and links will be updated as info becomes available.

Caroline

Caroline County – CGS Presentation 2022

Open November 14, 2023

  • Application opens–Nov. 14, 2023
  • Application closes–Jan. 5, 2024
  • Family Info Night–Dec. 5, 2023
  • Middle School Visit to CGS Site–
  • Testing Window–Jan. 19 – Feb. 9, 2024
  • Achievement testing will be administered in reading comprehension and mathematics to all applicants.
  • Ability testing will be administered to any student who has not completed one in the past 12 months.
  • Interview/Portfolio Window–Feb. 2, 2024
  • Acceptance Notification–end of Mar. 2024

Caroline CGS Application – 2024-2025 school year

     

    King George

    King George County – Family Information Night 2023

    Open November 13, 2023

    • Application opens – Nov. 13, 2023
    • Application closes – Dec. 18, 2023
    • Testing Window – Jan. , 2024
      • Achievement testing will be administered in reading comprehension and mathematics to all applicants.
      • Ability testing will be administered to any student who has not completed one in the past 12 months.
    • Parent Info Night – Nov. 2, 2023
    • Interview/Portfolio Window – Late January 2024
    • Acceptance Notification –  beginning of March 2023

    Link to King George CGS Application (on web page)

       Spotsylvania

      Spotsylvania CGS presentation– Application information

      Open December 11, 2023

      • Application opens online – December 11, 2023
      • Application closes – Jan. 12, 2024
      • Advanced Programs Information Nights
        • November 1, MHS – ALL Advanced
          Programs overview presentation 4E
          Education Expo
        • Nov. 27, RHS – CGS open house
          6:00-7:30
        • Nov. 29, SHS – CGS and IB open
          house 6:00-7:30
      • Testing Window – Weeks of Jan. 15-26, 2024
        • Achievement testing will be administered in reading comprehension and mathematics to all applicants.
        • Ability testing will be administered to any student who has not completed one in the past 12 months.
      • Interview/Portfolio Date – Feb. 3, 2024 (Virtual)
      • Out-of County/Private School/Homeschool Testing – Feb. 5, 2024
      • Acceptance Notification (letters mailed) – Feb. 20, 2024
      • Decisions due back – Mar. 5, 2024
      • Advanced Programs website
      • Timeline document Schedule for Advanced HS Programs 2024-2025

      SCPS Advanced Programs Online Application 

         Stafford

        Stafford presentation

        Open November 15, 2023

        • Application opens – Nov. 15, 2023
        • Application closes – Jan. 5, 2024
        • Family info Night – Dec. 4, 2023,  Stafford HS, 6:00-7:30pm
        • Program & Pathways Night – Nov 15, Brooke Point HS, 6-8 pm
        • Ability and achievement testing Dec./Jan. 8-19 (as students complete application)
        • Interview/Portfolio Window – Month of January
        • Acceptance Notification – Mailed Feb. 5, 2024

        Stafford County Application 

        • CGS SCPS students link 
        • CGS NON SCPS students’ link Potential students from outside of our division should complete the following application.