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The Commonwealth Governor’s School Parent Information Session

Stafford County Public Schools

December 3, 2018

Overview • Established in 1998 • School within a school

model • Half day program at 3

different sites within Stafford County focused on core content areas (mathematics, science, English, social studies) • Colonial Forge HS

• Serves Colonial Forge HS • Serves Brooke Point HS (10th-

12th)*

• Stafford HS • Serves Stafford HS • Serves Brooke Point HS (9th)*

• North Stafford HS • Serves North Stafford HS • Serves Mountain View HS

* Tentative Plan for Brooke Point HS students for 2019-2020 and beyond; decision has not been finalized by Stafford County Public Schools

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

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

Field Experiences

• 8 field experiences per grade level; 2 per subject area

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

CGS Mathematics

• Honors Algebra II

• Honors Geometry

• Honors Math Analysis

• AP Calculus BC

• AP Statistics

• Students will complete 4 of these 5 courses.

CGS Science

• AP Environmental Science

• AP Biology

• DE Chemistry

• AP Physics 1

CGS English

• Honors English 9

• Honors English 10

• AP Language & Composition

• AP Literature & Composition

CGS Social Studies

• AP European History

• AP Government

• AP U.S. History

• AP Human Geography

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

Extracurricular Involvement

Student Selection

• Application Process Overview

• Academic achievement profile & ability test scores

• Teacher recommendations

• Interview

• Portfolio presentation

• Honors/accolades

Application Components

Recommendations

Academic Information

Student Assessments

Student Interview & Portfolio

Honors / Accolades

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

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, or 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.

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

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

Application Process Timeline • Parent Information Night – December 3 • CGS site visits – December & January • Application opens – January 3 • Application/Portfolio Support Night – January 8

from 6:30-7:30pm at Stafford Middle School • Application closes – January 31

• Complete the online application and return a signed copy of the electronic confirmation email to the Gifted Resource Teacher at your school no later than January 31.

• Where to turn it in: Gifted Resource Teacher at your school Stafford County Supervisor of Gifted and Accelerated

Programs for out-of-county, private, or home-schooled students

Application Process Timeline (continued) • Testing Window – February 2019

• PSAT 8 Scores from November/December are included in this category.

• The Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) will be administered to any student who has not completed one in the past 12 months.

• Interview Window – February 2019

• Acceptance Notification – March

• Date to Confirm Acceptance Deadline – March

Best Wishes & Good Luck!

• Jennifer Grigsby

• Director of The Commonwealth Governor’s School

• jgrigsby@cgs.k12.va.us

• 540-548-1278 Extension 2

• Dr. Stephenie Fellinger

• Stafford County Teaching & Learning Facilitator for K-12 Gifted Education and Secondary Programs

• fellingersl@staffordschools.net

• 540-658-6000

For more information, please visit,

www.cgs.k12.va.us