Governor's School Info 2015-2016

It's that time of the year again...Governor's School time!! Some of you have been anxiously awaiting info on Governor's School and some of you may have never heard of Governor's School.

Here's what you need to know right now:

What is it? The oldest statewide summer residential program for gifted and talented high school students in the nation. It's for current high school juniors at the top of their game in certain subject areas. Certain areas allow sophomores to also participate (see below). Area options are:

• English
• Math
• Science
• Social Studies
• Spanish
• French
• Visual Arts
• Instrumental Music**
• Choral Music**
• Theater
• Dance**

** = Sophomores can apply as well. 

Mrs. Mullen and/or Mr. Pait will be visiting some applicable classrooms to advertise the opportunity. We will also have an information meeting for all interested students during SMART Lunch B on Wednesday, Oct. 21 in the Student Services Room (located in Counseling office). 

Handout distributed in classroom & SMART Lunch information meetings: Basic Governor's School Information & the 2015-16 Timeline

A Governor's School representative will be coming to HHS Wednesday, Oct. 21st from 6:00 - 7:00 PM to tell you everything you need to know & to answer your questions. This is a local event, open to all surrounding counties and schools and their students and parents as well. Last year, HHS had student Natalie Alms attend, and she will be there that evening to answer any questions you have for her as well.

We are taking teacher- and self-nominations October 15-22. A teacher nominee isn't held in any higher regard than a self-nominee, just so you are aware! We simply want to make sure we get the opinions of the teachers and the students in ensuring we get the best of the best and no one is overlooked!!

If you are interested at all, nominate yourself!
Don't know if a teacher nominated you? It doesn't matter. Nominate yourself!

Not sure if you qualify? Nominate yourself anyways!

You never know! There is no obligation to anything to nominate yourself!

Once someone is nominated, we check their eligibility. All eligible students will need to attend a brief info session Friday, Oct. 23rd at 7:30AM in the mall/cafeteria to get additional info to proceed and to receive a nomination packet. All nominees will be notified from Counseling via letter to let them know if they were eligible or not.

What makes a student eligible? You have to be a legal resident (not necessarily a citizen) of NC, a current junior (or applicable sophomore-- see above), and score at least in the 92nd percentile on a qualifying achievement test. Options include but are not limited to: ACT, SAT, PSAT, PLAN, or an EOC exam. See page 7 of the Nomination Packet for more information.

Again, if you aren't sure if you'll qualify, nominate yourself anyways!

Why are we advertising this so much? BECAUSE IT IS A BIG DEAL! It is a big deal to be considered. It is an even bigger deal to attend and we want all of HHS' best in the running to attend Governor's School 2016!! Governor's School looks FANTASTIC on a college application and resume!!

All Governor's School documents are located on the HHS Counselors' website under the Useful Links and Documents tab.

Got questions?? See Mrs. Mullen. You can stop by her office, email her, or call 828-322-5860 ext. 1110.

Good luck, nominees!!