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The Commonwealth Governors School Parent Information Session King George County Public Schools November 14, 2019 Overview Established in 1998 School within a school model Half day program at King George High School focused on


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The Commonwealth Governor’s School

Parent Information Session King George County Public Schools November 14, 2019

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Overview

  • Established in 1998
  • School within a

school model

  • Half day program at

King George High School focused on core content areas (mathematics, science, English, social studies)

  • Serves King George HS
  • Serves Caroline HS
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Overview (continued)

  • Interdisciplinary

approach to learning

  • Focused on helping

students see the connections between content areas and learning big picture concepts

  • Access to real-world,

relevant learning experiences in all content areas

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Eligibility

  • Gifted or high-

achieving students AND highly motivated learners

  • Students in grades 9-

12

  • Must successfully

complete Algebra I by the end of the spring in 8th grade to be eligible to apply

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Field Experiences

  • 8 field experiences

per grade level per year; 2 per subject area

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Culminating Project

  • Research project
  • Focused on student’s

personal interest

  • Receive an elective

credit at the conclusion of 12th grade

  • Opportunity to work

with an expert in selected field of research

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CGS Mathematics

  • Two pathways
  • Honors Algebra II,

Honors Geometry, Honors Math Analysis, AP Calculus BC OR AP Statistics

  • Honors Algebra II,

Honors Math Analysis, AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics

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CGS Science

  • AP Environmental

Science

  • AP Biology
  • DE Chemistry
  • AP Physics 1
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CGS English

  • Honors English 9
  • Honors English 10
  • AP Language &

Composition

  • AP Literature &

Composition

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CGS Social Studies

  • AP European History
  • AP Government
  • AP U.S. History
  • AP Human

Geography

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College Credits

  • 12 Advanced

Placement Courses

  • If testing in all courses

and earning a minimum passing score of a 3, students can earn a minimum of 36 college credits

  • 1 Dual Enrolled Course
  • 4 college credits in

Chemistry 101 & 101 Lab

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Extracurricular Involvement

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Student Selection

  • Application Process

Overview

  • Academic

achievement profile & ability test scores

  • Teacher

recommendations

  • Interview
  • Portfolio presentation
  • Honors/accolades
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Application Components

Recommendations Academic Information Student Assessments Student Interview & Portfolio Honors / Accolades

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Honors / Accolades

  • Applicants may list up to 5 awarded honors
  • Honors include the level of competition (i.e. school, local,

regional, state/highly competitive)

  • Sample Honors/Recognitions:
  • Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance Award, Student of the Month
  • Straight A Honor Roll
  • Regional Science Fair Winner
  • District Spelling Bee Winner
  • Johns Hopkins Talent Search - above 95th percentile
  • Athletic Awards
  • Music or Theatrical Awards
  • Leadership Roles
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Portfolio & Interview

  • The interview and portfolio review are conducted in

INDIVIDUAL student sessions.

  • The portfolio items and interview are scored using separate

rubrics.

  • The 3 portfolio samples must be from the last 3 years (6th, 7th,
  • r 8th Grade).
  • Ensure that at least one sample includes evidence of cited

research to support your work.

  • At least one piece should NOT be a school assignment.
  • At least one piece should show problem solving.
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Portfolio & Interview (continued)

  • When it is time to select portfolio items, select TOP work

samples!

  • It is easier to talk about the samples if you feel passionate

about the work you completed.

  • Sample Portfolio Items:
  • School projects - science fair, research projects, book reports
  • Service projects - clubs, church organizations, scouting
  • Personal interest projects - special talents, musical pieces,

theatrical performances, athletic highlights

  • Original stories, poems, artwork
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Application Evaluation

Category Maximum Total Points Academic Information

  • Includes Ability Measure,

Achievement Measure 1 (Reading Comprehension), Achievement Measure 2 (Math), & the Grade Point Average 80 Recommendations

  • English Teacher, Math Teacher,

Teacher/Mentor 36 Honors / Accolades

  • May include up to 5 awarded

honors 15 Portfolio & Interview

  • Includes 3 work samples
  • Panel interview

30 - Portfolio 24 - Interview Grand Total 185

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Application Process Timeline

  • Parent Information Night – November 28
  • Application opens – December 9
  • Application Workshop – December 12 from 5:30-6:30pm at

King George Middle School

  • CGS site visit – December 10
  • Mrs. Daughtridge will have permission slips for students.
  • Application closes – January 14
  • Testing Window – January 15-24
  • PSAT 8 Scores from October/November 2019 are included in this

category.

  • Ability testing will be administered to any student who has not

completed one in the past 12 months.

  • Interview/Portfolio Window – Late January/February
  • Acceptance Notification – End of March
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Best Wishes & Good Luck!

  • Jennifer Grigsby
  • Director of The Commonwealth Governor’s School
  • jgrigsby@cgs.k12.va.us
  • 540-548-1278 Extension 2
  • Amanda Higgins
  • King George County Public Schools Coordinator of Gifted Services
  • ahiggins@kgcs.k12.va.us
  • (540) 775-8640

For more information, please visit, www.cgs.k12.va.us