North Carolina Governor’s School 2017

Governor’s School Overview The Governor's School of North Carolina is a five and one-half week summer residential program for intellectually gifted high school students, integrating academic disciplines, the arts, and unique courses on each of two campuses. The curriculum focuses on the exploration of the most recent ideas and concepts in each discipline, and does not involve credit, tests, or grades.

Governor’s School Overview Writing high quality essays is critical to set you above the typical Governor’s School Applicant. Essays, and the explanation of why extracurricular participation was valuable will highly influence candidate selection. Do not underestimate the written portions! Sept. 20, 2016 NCDPI will hold an informational meeting at Meredith College-6:00 PM Jones Chapel

Oldest statewide summer residential program for academically or intellectually gifted high school students in the nation. Open to rising seniors only (exceptions made for rising juniors in selected performing/visual arts areas) Two campuses (up to 325 students each): Governor's School West at Salem College in Winston-Salem (begun in 1963) Governor's School East at Meredith College in Raleigh (begun in 1978).

Only the top 650 students are selected across the entire state. Administered by the Public Schools of North Carolina, the State Board of Education, and the Department of Public Instruction through the Exceptional Children Division. Only the top 650 students are selected across the entire state. Expect competition to be extremely high!

Students are assigned a campus, requests for specific campuses are not entertained. Students MUST commit to attending for the entire 5 weeks. No late arrivals or early exits allowed. Students may only return home for one weekend/midterm break. Opening Day (Students move in): Sunday, June 18, 2017 Parents' Day: Thurs., July 6, 2017 Mid-Session Break (Students return to campus): Sun., July 9, 2017 Closing Day (Students move out): Fri., July 26, 2017

Important Dates School Application Turn In Date: Fri., October 14th Application Review: Oct. 24 Informs/mails students’ review results (nomination to North Carolina Department of Public Instruction to continue in the Section process) Nov. 12

Primary Resources NCDPI Governors School website: http://www.ncgovschool.org Houses all pertinent information Please note: deadlines for NRMS will be earlier than those listed on NCDPI website. All applications must be completed electronically, then printed and signed. Review the timeline to understand the importance of deadlines. We have to meet DPI’s deadlines!

Academic Achievement Criteria Students are nominated/selected in these disciplines: In addition to Area I classes (in the discipline in which a student is nominated), students also participate in Area II and Area III classes. Discipline Art Natural Science Choral Music Social Science Dance Theater English World Language: French Instrumental Music World Language: Spanish Mathematics You have a copy of Acceptable Tests/Instruments (pa with specific information from Central Services. Let’s look and see if any questions. PLAN tests may be used for eligibility score

Eligibility Requirements Legal North Carolina residents at time of attendance Exchange students not eligible Attend federal schools in the state Presently enrolled in 11th grade in North Carolina public schools (e.g., local school districts, charter, federal) or non-public schools (e.g., private, home schools, etc.) Exceptions for rising junior nominations are made in choral music, dance, and instrumental music. No former Governor’s School student is eligible. You have a copy of Acceptable Tests/Instruments (pa with specific information from Central Services. Let’s look and see if any questions. PLAN tests may be used for eligibility score

Eligibility Requirements Students nominated as rising juniors, but do not attend, may be re-nominated as rising seniors Must meet achievement criterion established by Board of Governors for North Carolina Governor’s School: Overall/total composite score or specific area composite/cluster score, or End-of-Course (EOC) scores in area of nomination (92-99%ile). Scores other than EOCs must have been given in 9th, 10th, or 11th grade. Scores from EOC tests taken in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades will be accepted.

Eligibility Requirements Achievement test criterion used only for eligibility purposes. Once met, achievement test scores are not used in selection process. Auditions (for Performing/Visual Arts nominees only ).

Nomination Packet & Forms Download the Nomination Packet for comprehensive information about the program, curriculum, timelines, eligibility and selection criteria, auditions, forms, tuition/scholarships, and more. Forms in the Packet must be completed electronically. No handwritten applications are accepted by DPI.

Students Complete and Submit to School Student Application Experience Form Recommendation Form (two per student) http://www.ncgovschool.org

Students Complete and Submit to School Recommendation Form (two per student) Ask for recommendations early, and only from people who will give you a good reference! One recommendation must be from a teacher in your application area. The recommendations must be completed by hand, placed in a sealed envelope and signed across the back flap. The students submit the sealed recommendations with their application to you. http://www.ncgovschool.org

The nomination packet is available on the NCDPI website. http://www.ncgovschool.org/nomination/ Please note the instructions for completing the packets that are posted are provided from the state level to all districts. WCPSS deadlines are earlier than those listed on the website so we can compile and submit the packets for the whole district within the guidelines.

Application Review Process Completion Details-use checklist to ensure accurate completion of the application. Do not staple the applications Application completed-electronically Essays – titled & numbered Experience – on the form Summer camps are not residential schools Incomplete or handwritten applications will not be accepted by NC DPI !