WELCOME to Governor’s School 2010 Summer Session Information October 6, 2009 WELCOME to Governor’s School 2010 Summer Session Information October 6, 2009

*CONGRATULATIONS!!* You have met the eligibility requirements to be nominated for Governor’s School!! You should be very proud, as this is not an easy task! You have met the eligibility requirements to be nominated for Governor’s School!! You should be very proud, as this is not an easy task! You will have a busy few weeks with the application process, but in the end, it will be well worth it! Whether you are a finalist or not…the process itself teaches you so much about responsibility and honor. You will have a busy few weeks with the application process, but in the end, it will be well worth it! Whether you are a finalist or not…the process itself teaches you so much about responsibility and honor. If we can help you in any way, please just let us know! Your packet is due October 21, 2009 at your counseling center at 3:30pm. NO LATE PACKETS WILL BE ACCEPTED! If we can help you in any way, please just let us know! Your packet is due October 21, 2009 at your counseling center at 3:30pm. NO LATE PACKETS WILL BE ACCEPTED!

What is Governor’s School? The oldest statewide summer program for academically, intellectually gifted students The oldest statewide summer program for academically, intellectually gifted students A 6 week program thriving upon the intellectual curiosity of students. A 6 week program thriving upon the intellectual curiosity of students. No tests, no grades—just producers of knowledge, problem solvers, and problem finders. No tests, no grades—just producers of knowledge, problem solvers, and problem finders.

When and Where is Governor’s School held? The 2010 Summer Sessions will be held June 13 until July 24, The 2010 Summer Sessions will be held June 13 until July 24, The east campus site will be Meredith College in Raleigh. The east campus site will be Meredith College in Raleigh. The west campus site will be Salem College in Winston-Salem. The west campus site will be Salem College in Winston-Salem.

The Governor’s School of NC offers a unique residential experience to 800 academically or intellectually gifted high school students nominated in one of eleven areas: English Math English Math Natural Sciences Spanish Natural Sciences Spanish Social Sciences French Social Sciences French Dance Drama Dance Drama Art Art Instrumental Music Instrumental Music Choral Music Choral Music

Governor’s School Programs 10 th graders: 10 th graders: You may only apply for and attend Governor’s School in the areas of Dance, Choral Music or Instrumental Music. You may only apply for and attend Governor’s School in the areas of Dance, Choral Music or Instrumental Music. 11 th graders: 11 th graders: You may apply for Performing/Visual Arts (those listed above plus Art and Drama) or Academics. You may apply for Performing/Visual Arts (those listed above plus Art and Drama) or Academics. If you are planning on applying for and attending for Academics, you must have earned a 92% or better on an EOC Test in that academic area, along with the aptitude test of 92% or better. The areas you qualified for were on your nomination envelope. If you are planning on applying for and attending for Academics, you must have earned a 92% or better on an EOC Test in that academic area, along with the aptitude test of 92% or better. The areas you qualified for were on your nomination envelope.

10 th Graders The Performing Arts Program is very selective, but you are highly encouraged to apply and go through the whole process…you never know. The Performing Arts Program is very selective, but you are highly encouraged to apply and go through the whole process…you never know. You may still apply in 11 th grade. You may still apply in 11 th grade. In whatever category you are applying in, please practice, practice, practice for your auditions, which will be held in February of In whatever category you are applying in, please practice, practice, practice for your auditions, which will be held in February of 2010.

11 th Graders Both academic and performing/visual arts areas are very selective, but you are highly encouraged to apply. Both academic and performing/visual arts areas are very selective, but you are highly encouraged to apply. If you are applying for the Academic program, be well prepared for your interview. Interview Dates are November 3,4, and 5, 2009 at the Board of Education. If you are applying for the Academic program, be well prepared for your interview. Interview Dates are November 3,4, and 5, 2009 at the Board of Education. If you are applying in the Arts, please practice, practice, practice for your auditions, which will be held in February of If you are applying in the Arts, please practice, practice, practice for your auditions, which will be held in February of 2010.

Inquiring Minds Want to Know: **Roommates are assigned and students must attend campus assigned to. **Programs at both campuses are the same with these exceptions: Governors School East has Spanish and Orchestra Governors School East has Spanish and Orchestra Governors School West has French and Wind Ensemble Governors School West has French and Wind Ensemble **Performing/Visual Arts may only audition in one area. Audition information will be mailed to the respective nominees during January and February with all instructions. Meredith College will be the audition site.

More Information: Governor’s School is a 6 week commitment and students will be expected to stay the entire time should they be selected to attend. Students will only be allowed to come home the third weekend of the session. Governor’s School is a 6 week commitment and students will be expected to stay the entire time should they be selected to attend. Students will only be allowed to come home the third weekend of the session. Please know that even though your child will be on a college campus, there will be an honor code and a student handbook (mailed with acceptance letter if chosen). Please know that even though your child will be on a college campus, there will be an honor code and a student handbook (mailed with acceptance letter if chosen). Rules are expected to be followed and are taken seriously. Rules are expected to be followed and are taken seriously. If your nominated student receives Out of School suspension or a violation/citation of more that a traffic ticket they will be ineligible to continue the Governors School process. If your nominated student receives Out of School suspension or a violation/citation of more that a traffic ticket they will be ineligible to continue the Governors School process. THIS YEAR THERE IS A $500 TUITION FEE REQUIRED BY THE STATE FOR THOSE NOMINEES CHOSEN TO ATTEND. THIS YEAR THERE IS A $500 TUITION FEE REQUIRED BY THE STATE FOR THOSE NOMINEES CHOSEN TO ATTEND.

What Does Governor’s School Offer? Visiting speakers Visiting speakers Live performances Live performances Field Trips Field Trips Seminars and Demonstrations Seminars and Demonstrations Exploration and Integration Exploration and Integration Discovery and Application Discovery and Application Social and recreational events Social and recreational events A once in a lifetime experience A once in a lifetime experience

Application Packet Given to nominees last week Given to nominees last week Please read your packets completely and begin to work on essays, awards and honors lists, and decide what area you want to compete in. (Get help if needed.) Please read your packets completely and begin to work on essays, awards and honors lists, and decide what area you want to compete in. (Get help if needed.) Make sure that you get 2 recommendation letters and that they are sealed and/or mailed to Mrs. Burton at your respective high schools. At least one letter should be from a teacher in the area that you are applying for. (Allow your teachers at least a week to get the letters completed.) Make sure that you get 2 recommendation letters and that they are sealed and/or mailed to Mrs. Burton at your respective high schools. At least one letter should be from a teacher in the area that you are applying for. (Allow your teachers at least a week to get the letters completed.) Refer to the timeline on the next slide OFTEN. Refer to the timeline on the next slide OFTEN. Applications will be due at your high schools in the guidance area on October 21, 2009 at 3:30 PROMPTLY. No late applications will be accepted. Applications will be due at your high schools in the guidance area on October 21, 2009 at 3:30 PROMPTLY. No late applications will be accepted. Please let Mrs. Burton know (via or in person) if you are going to be applying no later than October 8, Please let Mrs. Burton know (via or in person) if you are going to be applying no later than October 8, 2009.

Calendar/Timeline Oct. 8th--deadline to notify Mrs. Burton via or in person if you are continuing with the application process Oct. 7 th : Regional Informational Meeting held at the Spencer Building at 1802 S. 15 th Street, Wilmington, NC from 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Oct. 21st : Applications due by 3:30 p.m. at your respective high school. Any packet that is deemed incomplete will be removed from the process. Please make sure you complete all areas. Nov. 3 rd,4 th,5th: Interviews for program nominees held at Central Office in Burgaw. Professional attire required. Nov. 9th: Academic nominee decisions announced Feb. 6 (2010): Art and Drama Auditions at Meredith College. Juniors only. Feb. 6 (2010): Art and Drama Auditions at Meredith College. Juniors only. Feb. 13 th (2010) : Auditions for Instrumental Music, Choral Music and Dance at Meredith College. Feb. 13 th (2010) : Auditions for Instrumental Music, Choral Music and Dance at Meredith College. Mar. 20 th (09) : Notification of students selected (or not selected) to attend 2009 session of Governor’s School will be mailed. Mar. 20 th (09) : Notification of students selected (or not selected) to attend 2009 session of Governor’s School will be mailed. Apr. 9 th (2010 ) : Deadline for acceptance from selected students. PCS must submit this form and it will obligate selected students who will pay a $500 non-refundable tuition fee. Apr. 9 th (2010 ) : Deadline for acceptance from selected students. PCS must submit this form and it will obligate selected students who will pay a $500 non-refundable tuition fee. June13 th (2010) : Opening day for 2009 session of Governor’s School June13 th (2010) : Opening day for 2009 session of Governor’s School

And finally… Congratulations again! This is an amazing opportunity for you, and we highly encourage you to take advantage of it! Congratulations again! This is an amazing opportunity for you, and we highly encourage you to take advantage of it! If we can help you in any way this year, please feel free to ask! If we can help you in any way this year, please feel free to ask! Good luck and have a wonderful and successful school year! Good luck and have a wonderful and successful school year!

Contact Information Last year we had 5 students chosen to attend: Paul Zavaterri and Christopher Cornette in Math Diego Camposeco in Social Sciences Kayla Smith in the area of Dance Emily Woodrich in the area of Instrumental Music (flute) Feel free to see any of your counselors at your high schools! They are more than willing to assist you also.