whyCGS
Established in 1998, The Commonwealth Governor’s School (CGS) is an Academic Year Governor’s School based on a school-within-a-school model. This half-day program utilizes real-time interactive technology, field experiences, and team teaching to create a regional community of learners.
Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania, and Stafford students are offered a rigorous
program of study that emphasizes interaction with other talented students in the region.
Students from twelve participating high schools attend one of six CGS sites.
1310
AP Tests taken in 12 Subject Areas!
89%
Scored 3+
on the AP exam
61%
Scored 4 or 5
on Ap Exams
$2.5+ Million
Scholarships Awarded to Graduates
Explore CGS
Serving the Virginia Commonwealth Counties of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania, and Stafford.
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CGS Spring Break - All Sites
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CGS Spring Break - All Sites
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CGS Spring Break - All Sites
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CGS Spring Break - All Sites
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CGS Spring Break - All Sites
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Student Holiday - Only CGS sites at KGHS, CFHS, NSHS, SSHS
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6pm Cookies with the Commonwealth - Stafford County sites
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12th grade CGS field experience - English
6pm Cookies with the Commonwealth - Spotsylvania sites
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11th grade CGS field experience - Social Studies
5:30pm CGS Senior Symposium - Time TBD; UMW/ATI
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Cancelled - 9th grade CGS field experience - Science
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10th grade CGS field experience - Math
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