1. Summer Residential Governor’s School:
Academic Programs

2. Summer Residential Governor’s School: Academic Programs
Humanities
Math, Science, and Technology (MST)
Agriculture
Mentorships
Medicine and Health Science (MHS)
NASA/NIA Engineering Mentorship
Marine Science (VIMS) Mentorship

3. Eligibility
A student must be neither a current applicant to a 2019 Governor's Foreign Language Academy or other Summer Residential Governor’s School, nor a former participant in these programs. A student may attend only one Foreign Language Academy or Summer Residential Governor’s School program during his or her high school career.
A student who participates in one of the 19 Academic-Year Governor's Schools or who has participated in one of the 20 Summer Regional Governor's Schools MAY apply.
A student must be genuinely interested in attending the Governor's School and have the emotional maturity, stability, and self-discipline to live away from home for an extended period.
 A student must be eligible for a free, public education in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

4. Summer Residential Governor’s School: Academic Programs Application process
The application process is highly competitive.
Students should work with Ms. Gordon in order to ensure completeness and accuracy of their applications.  
Students should only consider applying for SRGS if they can make the commitment to attend the program if accepted.

5. Student Area(s) of Interest GuideAG
HUM
MST
Agricultural Economics
Anthropology
Anatomy and Physiology
Agricultural Engineering
Economics
Astronomy
Animal Science
History
Computer Programming
Environmental
Engineering
Literature
Geology
Technology
Media
Hydrology
Food Science
Philosophy
Hypermedia
Plant Science
Political Science
Physics
Psychology
Upper Level Mathematics
Sociology

6. Student Area(s) of Interest Guide
MHS
NASA/NIA
VIMS
Biology
Aeronautical Engineering
Coastal Law
Chemistry
Computer Science – Advanced
Fisheries Science
Computer Science Applications
Electrical Engineering
Marine Resources Management
Dentistry
Materials Science
Oceanography
Environmental Science
Mechanical Engineering
Wetlands Ecology
Forensics
Medicine
Physics

7. Summer Residential Governor’s School: Academic Programs
Numbers of students accepted into each program are from across the state of Virginia.
PWCS students' applications are reviewed and ranked by a committee to select applications to send to the state selection process. 
25 Agriculture
51 total Academic (HUM, MST, VIMS, Engineering, MHS)
70 Arts (14 in each art area)

8. Humanities (June 23--July 20, 2019)
Accepts approximately 200 students
Areas of Study:
Anthropology
Economics
History
Literature
Media
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology

9. Humanities, cont’d. Stimulate your imagination
Think creatively and productively
Readings, discussions, seminars and lectures explore:
how modern society requires, encourages and restricts creative potential
humanities in the digital age
Obtain a better understanding of yourself, your future role and the effect of your voice on society

10. Math, Science, and Technology (June 30 – July 27, 2019)
Accepts approximately 160 students
Areas of Study:
Anatomy and Physiology
Astronomy
Computer Programming
Geology
Hydrology
Hypermedia
Physics
Upper-level mathematics

11. Math, Science, and Technology cont’d.
Theme: “Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.”
~Marie Curie
Learn a substantial amount about a particular area in mathematics, science, and/or technology
Consider the ever-increasing interdisciplinary nature of modern science, mathematics, and engineering.
Hands-on laboratory and multimedia-based instruction
Explore a series of interdisciplinary questions pertaining to
the nature of science
the design of scientific experiments
the respective roles of logic and mathematics in science
public-policy aspects of science and technology.
Observe the interplay between experimentation, imagination, and logic.

12. Agriculture June 23--July 20, 2019
Accepts approximately 100 students
Ideal for students interested in biological sciences.
Areas of study:
Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering
Agricultural Economics
Animal Science
Food Science
Plant Science

13. Agriculture, cont’d.
Interdisciplinary curriculum related to agriculture in its broadest sense
Emphasis on field experiences to investigate:
Environmental implications
Resource management
Biotechnology
Political and economic implications of trade
Support systems within agribusiness

14. Medical and Health Sciences Mentorship (June 30– July 27, 2019)
Only accepts 26 students
Areas of study:
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science Applications
Environmental Science
Forensics
Medicine
Physics

15. Medical and Health Sciences cont’d.
Explore the health sciences and medicine through a systems-based, problem-solving approach that utilizes
Case studies
Laboratory investigations
Real-world shadowing experiences
See the connections among the patient, the community and the health scientist.
Engage in hands-on classroom activities and laboratory exercises that will prepare you for the problem-solving case studies.
Rotate through three modules, each lasting five days
Work with mentor teachers as you learn techniques and concepts unique to each area of study.
Shadow professional surgeons, physicians and other health care providers involved in the diagnosis and treatment of patients in the VCU Medical Center

16. Medical and Health Sciences cont’d.
Students should only consider applying for this program if they have prior experience in working, volunteering, and/or studying in a medical setting.
Students who do not have this experience but are interested in medicine and health should consider applying for Agriculture to focus on biological sciences.

17. Engineering: NASA Mentorship through the National Institute of Aerospace (NIA) at Christopher Newport University (July 7– August 3, 2019)
6 -12 students accepted
Explores:
Aeronautical engineering
Advanced Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
Mechanical Engineering

18. NASA, cont’d. Mentorship with NASA/NIA researchers Opportunity to:
View engineering and research from unique perspective
Become familiar with career options in aerospace field
Work in labs/other facilities from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., five days a week throughout four-week program
Access to personal computer required
NASA requires students to be 16 years old and a U.S. citizens to participate
Hosted by CNU, with daily transportation to NASA Langley Research Center/National Institute of Aerospace

19. NASA, cont’d.
Students
Should have prior experience studying engineering outside of school curriculum
and 
Must be able to demonstrate use of a research design such as the one required by the Virginia Junior Academy of Science (VJAS) or the International Science and Engineering (ISEF) competitions. 

20. NASA, cont’d.
Work in concert with NASA/NIA mentors and staff in a team-oriented approach to the learning experiences.
Mentorships change each year based upon availability of NASA/NIA volunteer researchers.
Mentorships assigned based on student interest and experience.
Occasionally, mentorships offered outside of a student's expectation and/or comfort zone. 
This program is best suited for students who are willing to be flexible and are excited about the opportunity to work with/for NASA.

21. Virginia Institute of Marine Sciences (VIMS) Mentorship hosted by Christopher Newport University (July 7—August 3, 2019)
Accepts 6 students
Areas of study:
Biological, chemical, geological and physical oceanography
Wetlands ecology
Fisheries science
Coastal law
Marine resource management
Advisory services

22. VIMS, cont’d.
Join existing teams of professors and graduate students conducting research and field studies
At the conclusion
Compose college-level research paper
Deliver oral presentation about your research activities to VIMS mentors and research staff, and other Governor's School students
Access to personal computer required
Hosted by CNU with daily transportation to mentorship site
Location: in the estuaries and tidal basins, and of the Chesapeake Bay.

23. VIMS, cont’d. Students should
Have prior experience studying marine sciences outside of school curriculum
Be able to demonstrate use of a research design such as the one required by the Virginia Junior Academy of Science (VJAS) or the International Science and Engineering (ISEF) competitions.

24. Application Process Extremely Selective Includes review of:
Relevant activities, research and honors
Essay
Teacher recommendations
Aptitude and achievement
Standardized test scores
Grades
Course difficulty
Early College Scholars Agreement

25. Application Process Timeline
Academic Timeline
By December 1: Complete ONLINE NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPLY to Ms. Gordon
December 1: Request teacher recommendations
December 20: Application due to Ms. Gordon
December-January: Testing completed at school if necessary
Early March: Students notified if application sent to state as county finalist
Mid-April: State notification of acceptance

26. Academic Applications
Must be typed
All parent and student signatures must be "live" (not photocopied) and are on pages 1 and 4.
Students who are not identified as gifted must complete the identification process if their application is sent to the state. They are not required to participate in the PWCS gifted program, but must be identified as gifted.

27. Academic Applications
Page 1 Personal and Demographic Information
Page 2 Activities, Research, and Honors
Please consult the Page 2 Scoring Rubric Document.
All acronyms must be written out.
Include detailed information about each item.
Items must be linked to application area in order to receive points.
Only 3 items can be used in each category.
(18 points total).

28. Page 2: Activities/Research/Honors
Activity and Organization
Position Held
Time Involved
Year 1. 2. 3.
Study/Brief Description
Teacher
Organization
Time 1. 2. 3.
Honor/Recognition
Level of Competition – Regional, State, National, International
Year 1. 2. 3.

29. Page 2, cont’d. Activity and Organization Position Held Time Involved
Year
Bad Example:
B.S.A.
None
4 hours/month
2016
Good Example:
Boy Scouts of America: Performing community service, promoting citizenship, and mentoring younger scouts
Eagle Scout
Mentor
2 hours/month
Study/Brief Description
Teacher
Organization
Time
Bad Example:
11th grade research paper
Smith HS
4 weeks
Good Example:
Analyzing the effects of biomedical pollutants on aquatic life in mid-Atlantic vernal ponds, research paper and presentation
Mr. Smith, IB Biology
Gar-Field Sr. HS
3rd Semester,

30. Page 2, cont’d. Honor/Recognition Level of Competition –
Regional, State, National, International
Year
Bad Example:
Academic Award
Class
2017
Good Example:
Gar-Field High School IB Student of the Year: Chosen for academic performance, community service, and leadership in the IB Programme
Local
2018

31. Academic Applications
Page 3 Essay
Limited to 500 words.
The county committee will consider an essay up to 2 pages of 12 pt. font, double space, 1 inch margins.
(24 points total)
Page 4 Student and parent signatures/initials

32. Academic Applications
Teacher Recommendations:
Teacher A must be a current teacher in a subject area directly related to area of application.
Teacher B can be any adult (non-parent) that can attest to your academic capabilities in your application area.
Teachers must complete a rating scale and narrative (letter).
You MUST notify Ms. Gordon who your Teacher A and Teacher B are
(26 points total)

33. Academic Applications
Grades: Current year GPA in core classes is considered.
(8 points)
Course Challenge: Level of course challenge is considered.
Students completing an Early College Scholars Agreement earn the full 8 points.

34. Academic Applications
Test Score 1: Aptitude or achievement test used in gifted identification.
(8 points)
Test Score 2:
Test score within the past 3 years.
SOL and AP tests are not considered.
PSAT, SAT, ACT and other nationally normed achievement or aptitude tests are considered.
If either test score is not available, the Gifted Education Resource Teacher for the school will administer tests to the student with parent permission.

35. Questions
Ms. Gordon