The Governor's Schools of West Virginia are three-week summer sessions for academically and/or artistically talented students from across West Virginia. The Governor's Schools consist of three programs that take place every summer on the campuses of various colleges and universities around the state. Students attend workshops, classes, and events with some of the best faculty and instructors from their field. Governor's Schools, entirely free for students, are administered by the West Virginia Department of Education and the Arts.
The Governor's Honors Academy (GHA) is for students who are currently high school juniors. In 2008, students wukkspend three weeks with 179 fellow outstanding West Virginia scholars.
The 2008 session of GHA makes its debut at Bethany College.
The Governor's School for Math and Science (GSMS) is for students currently in the seventh or eighth grade. Students work with mentors and faculty on a specific research theme in a hands-on laboratory or field setting. Seventh graders apply to attend a nine-day session at WVU in early July. Eighth graders may be selected to attend a 12-day session at WVU or a 14-day session at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory at Green Bank.
The Governor's School for the Arts (GSA) is for high school sophomores who exhibit talent in the literary, performing and visual arts. Students attending the GSA are exposed to practicing professionals in their respective fields of writing, dance, music, acting, digital media,drawing and painting. The 2008 Session of GSA is being held at West Liberty State College.
All students applying for the Governor's Schools of West Virginia must currently reside and attend school in West Virginia. They are also expected to attend school in West Virginia the following year. "Attending school" includes those students who are educated in home schools and private/parochial schools.
Questions and comments can be sent to
Sherry Keffer
Director of Governor’s Schools
Capitol Building 5, Room 205
1900 Kanawha Boulevard East
Charleston, WV 25305
304-558-2440
skeffer@wvosea.org
GSMS News: Letters have been mailed to students selected to attend the Governor's School for Math and Science. A complete listing will be posted on the GSMS site Monday, May 12.
GHA Items: Be sure to mail your forms and class selections to Bethany College--not to Charleston.
GSA: Information packets are expected to be mailed by May 14.