North Carolina Governor’s SchoolSelected Information for 2015-16

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A Quick History Lesson & Overview

• 1963• One program, two campuses• More than 35,000 alumni!• Program Components– Bridge high school to college– ‘Question Everything’– Emphasis on contemporary

thought

• No tests or grades, just learning

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Information

• Brochure• Governor’s School website–www.ncgovschool.org

• Local? Contact your high school counselor

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What do I study? Well, for starters…Area I

Academics• English• Foreign Language

(Spanish at GSW or French at GSE)

• Mathematics• Natural Science• Social Science

Arts• Choral Music (This year:

Mixed Chorus at GSE; S/A Chorus at GSW)

• Dance• Instrumental Music

(Wind Ensemble at GSE; Full Orchestra at GSW)

• Theater• Visual Art

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Is that all? Just ‘camp’?Well, not exactly…

Area II•Philosophical thinking and questioning•Epistemology•Beauty? Art? Truth? Time? •Tools for thinking

Area III•‘Self & Society’•Encountering values and approaching ethics•Personal reflection

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But wait, there’s more…• Seminars• Electives• Speakers• Convocations• Concerts

• Exhibitions• Sports• Field trips• Dances

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Timelines• September – Nomination

packets sent out – READ IT!• November 13, 2015 –

Nominations due to DPI• February – Auditions and

Student Selection• March – Notification about

selection• April 8, 2016 – Acceptance due• June 19 to July 27 – Governor’s

School!

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Eligibility

• Legal North Carolina resident

• Enrolled in 11th grade in North Carolina public or non-public school

• Exceptions

• NO Aptitude Test Score this year

• Achievement Test Score– Approved List– Full composite, area

composite (no subtests), or EOC

– National 92nd %ile through 99th %ile

– No EOGs

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Selection Criteria(NOTE: Local schools may use additional

criteria.)

Scholastic Performance•Most recent grade (if applicable)•Class rank•Transcript

Personal Data•Two Recommendations•Two Essays•Lists of school and community activities, awards and honors

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Auditions

February•Choral Music•Dance•Instrumental Music•Theater•Visual Arts

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What About Tuition?

• $500 per student, to complement partial funding by NC General Assembly

• Responsibility – Nominating Entity• However…scholarship possibilities– GSF at scholarships@ncgsfoundation.org – Office of the NC Governor’s School at

ncgovschool@dpi.nc.gov

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Chances?

• One sure way to not get into Governor’s School…

• 25% to 40%• If NOT selected,

KEEP FOLLOWING YOUR DREAM!

• ASK!– Local: high school counselor– State: www.ncgovschool.org

or ncgovschool@dpi.nc.gov

• Contacts– Tom Winton, Coordinator,

tom.winton@dpi.nc.gov or 919/807-3319

– Camilla Roberson, Special Asst., camilla.roberson@dpi.nc.gov or 919/807-3986

Questions?

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