Mission

To provide gifted and highly motivated high school students a challenging, differentiated, and interdisciplinary academic program of study in the core subject areas of English, mathematics, science, and social studies using non-traditional activities supported by technology at their sites.

Mission

To provide gifted and highly motivated high school students a challenging, differentiated, and interdisciplinary academic program of study in the core subject areas of English, mathematics, science, and social studies using non-traditional activities supported by technology at their sites.

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Explore CGS

Half-Day Program

Students spend a half-day in CGS courses and a half-day in their home school.

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Regional

Regional collaboration with common instructional planning

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Broadcasts

Instructional broadcasts across all sites by expert teachers

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Field Experiences

Field experiences in each content area like the National Gallery of Art and many more.

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Cross-Curricular

Purposeful course alignment to allow for cross-curricular instruction

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Culminating Experience

Focus on research and writing through four-year culminating experience

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Serving the Virginia Commonwealth Counties of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania, and Stafford.

Prospective Student

Information Sessions

    All Upcoming Sessions

    Annual CGS Events

    • Fall Social

      Fall Social

      Our Fall Social will be held at Wilderness Presidential Resort sponsored by the CGS PTO!Ropes Course, Knockerball, Indoor Swimming, Rock Climbing, Roller Skating, Ice Skating, Mini Golf, Disc Golf, Aqua Cycles, Kayaking, Tennis Courts, Pickleball, Volleyball, Arts and Crafts, Archery, and more! 

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    • Junior Pinning

      Junior Pinning

      In celebration of successful completion of two years of CGS, sites hold pinning ceremonies for rising 11th graders.  Students may use their pins on academic letters or display them proudly.  They EARNED it!

    • Starry Night Formal

      Starry Night Formal

      February 2026

    • Senior Symposium

      Senior Symposium

      Seniors will present their Culminating research to staff, stakeholders, educators, family, and community members. All are welcome to learn more about the inspirational and groundbreaking work of our CGS students!   April 15, 2026 at UMW - Stafford

    • Senior Celebration

      Senior Celebration

      Save the Date! The CGS PTO will help celebrate the CGS Seniors  on May 8, 2026.

    • Family Picnic

      Family Picnic

      Each August, the PTO hosts a picnic for new and returning families to kick of the school year.

    Event Calendar

    August 2025

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    CGS 9th Grade First Day - CFHS, NSHS, SSHS, RHS, SPHS

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    CGS - 10-12th First Day - CFHS, NSHS, SSHS, RHS, SPHS

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