The Massanutten Regional Governor’s School For Integrated Environmental Science and Technology Harrisonburg City Schools Page County Schools Rockingham County Schools Shenandoah County Schools MRGSMRGS

The mission of Massanutten Regional Governor’s School is to promote a sense of personal responsibility for our environment and to prepare our students to pursue leadership roles in a constantly changing world. We provide an integrated and enriched research-based curriculum to highly motivated and intellectually gifted students based on environmental science and technology. At MRGS we realize that our students are our program and that the education we provide has the potential to benefit not only our students as individuals but society as a whole. Our Mission

To provide an accelerated and enriched exploration into science, mathematics, and technology for exceptionally gifted and highly motivated students Our Purpose

Creative: Risk taker Think beyond the box Understands multiple viewpoints Students who rank in the top 20% Students needing innovative challenges Over-achievers Students who are looking for something more/ something different than average high school Motivated: Curious Organized Independent learner Loves challenge Above average: Math Writing Technology Research/Inquiry MRGS

Emphasis on how to think critically and scientifically Problem-based learning Integrated disciplines with technology Authentic learning with real life applications Collaborative work with peers Independent research based on personal interests within the science field Characteristics of Governor’s School Curriculum

75 Juniors and Seniors –10 Harrisonburg City –10 Page County seats are at-large –30 Rockingham County 10 per high school –25 Shenandoah County seats are at-large Allotted Enrollment

Pick-up –6:45 Turner Ashby –7:05 Spotswood –7:20 Broadway Drop-off –10:50 Broadway –11:15 Spotswood –11:23Turner Ashby Rockingham Schedule

Class Schedule After the initial start of the school year, the school calendar is be the same as Shenandoah County Public Schools. 7:50 – 9:05 a.m.First Block 9:05 – 9:15 a.m.Break 9:15 – 10:25 a.m.Second Block at 10:25 a.m.Return to Home School

Junior Courses Offered Environmental Science I Natural Resources and Ecology Probability and Statistics AP/Dual Enrollment English Language (6 credits) Dual Enrollment Research/Mentorship (3 credits) –4.5 to 5 high school credits –9 college credits *dual enrollment courses are subject to change *some courses may be weighted by the school division

Senior Courses Offered Dual Enrolled Environmental Science II (3 credits) Sustainable Agriculture/Agro-Ecology AP Statistics AP/Dual Enrollment English Literature (6 credits) Dual Enrollment Research/Mentorship (3 credits) –4.5 to 5 high school credits –12 college credits *dual enrollment courses are subject to change *some courses may be weighted by the school division

Unique opportunity for non-traditional learning (hands-on, real-life application, problem-based, student initiated research) Rigorous academic curriculum (college preparation) Integration of subject disciplines Strengthen critical and scientific thinking skills Work collaboratively with intellectual peers from surrounding school divisions Perfect skills of strategic communication Competitiveness at college and professional level Small class size that maximizes individual student attention Teaches important research skills and academic responsibility that is needed to be successful in today’s top universities Fosters the growth of independent thinkers capable of assuming leadership roles in a constantly changing society Affords the opportunity to acquire up to 21 college credits Why Should Students Attend Governor’s School?

As a 2008 graduate of Massanutten Regional Governor’s School and Spotswood High School I am able to say from firsthand experience that the governor’s school program is nothing short of life changing. The program gave me so many excellent educational opportunities that would have otherwise been unavailable to me in mainstream public school and for that I am truly grateful. I was also able to develop wonderful relationships with teachers and students, allowing me to broaden my horizons even further. I am now a freshman at Boston College and attribute my two years spent in Mt. Jackson as a main factor in my gaining acceptance to my top college choice. –Thomas Cornwell Testimonial

Application packets are available from home school counselors Each school division selects Governor School candidates to represent the school division How Do Students Apply?

Always considered a student of the home school Graduate from the home school Participate in extra-curricular activities at the home school Grades and attendance are reported by the home school Home School Identity

Class of Virginia Tech 6 University of Virginia 3 William and Mary 3 James Madison University 2 Virginia Commonwealth 2 Mary Washington University Boston College Bridgewater College Eastern Mennonite University George Mason University Old Dominion University Princeton University University of Pittsburgh Warren Wilson College We had 33 graduates, 32 went on to higher education.

Rockingham 4 Virginia Tech –Biology, Engineering (2), Veterinary Medicine 3 University of Virginia –Biology, Undecided (2) 2 Mary Washington –Elementary Education, Pre-med Boston College –Environmental Law College of William and Mary –International Relations Eastern Mennonite University –Social Work James Madison University –Quantitative Finance Old Dominion University –Environmental Science Blue Ridge Community College –Undecided Rockingham County Students

$121,559 Includes tuition and dual enrollment fees Annual Average Cost

–Thinkers, –Scientists, –Engineers, –Environmentalists, –Teachers, –Doctors, and –Leaders for the 21 st century. MRGS educates:

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