Semester in Review: Fall, 2017

  *The “Semester in Review” highlights academics, student experiences, community events and happenings at SVGS.  SCIENCE, MATH, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY Advanced Calculus: Multivariable – Advanced calculus students are finishing their introduction to 3D coordinates and vectors with a series of labs in which we use matrix transformations in homogeneous coordinates to create 2D and 3D animations. The […]

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2018 NASA Summer Programs – Virginia Space Grant Consortium

Below are descriptions of free summer programs with NASA.  We have had many SVGS students participate in these programs and all have raved about their experience! I strongly encourage students who have interests in these areas, engineering or other STEM related fields to apply.  The application deadline is November 12th, 2017. The Virginia Space Grant Consortium […]

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GIVING VOICE: Lunchtime Speakers in the Humanities

Shenandoah Valley Governor’s School is proud to present our second annual series of distinguished Humanities scholars and artists to share their backgrounds, experiences, knowledge and perspectives with students. Sponsored by the school’s Arts and Humanities program working with a team of students, Giving Voice is bringing three distinguished speakers to our campus. Please see information […]

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SVGS 2nd Fellowship and Fundraiser Dinner, Monday, September 25

SAVE THE DATE – September 25! The Parent Support and Advisory Council (PSAC) has organized the 2nd SVGS Fellowship and Fundraiser Dinner, Monday, September 25 from 5:30 -7:30 p.m.! Please join us for a night of fellowship and food at SVGS!  This is a pot-luck dinner of family favorites or international food.   A free-will offering will be taken. This […]

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PSAC – Parent Support and Advisory Council

The first PSAC meeting date for 2017-18 is Monday, August 28, 2017 at 5:30.   (*Please note change from Aug. 21.) Parents’ Support and Advisory Council’s meetings are usually the 3rd Monday of the month and begin promptly at 5:30 and end at 6:30 p.m.  The PSAC serves as an advisory group to SVGS administration and […]

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SVGS Back to School Nights

Back to School” nights give parents a chance to meet their student’s teachers and learn about their classes.  Students are not required to attend but are encouraged to do so.    Thursday, August 17                       “Back to School” night for Arts & Humanities students and parents          […]

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2017-18 Information for SVGS Dual Enrollment Students

2017-18 Dual Enrollment Information The following SVGS classes are offered as dual enrolled with BRCC: If you are currently registered for one of these dual enrollment courses for 2017-18, please  submit information to SVGS regarding your BRCC ID and eligibility status by clicking on this link and completing the SVGS/ BRCC Dual Enrollment Form. To complete […]

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SVGS SERVICE DAY, July 21 – SVGS Student Volunteers Needed!

SVGS is need of some volunteers in putting technology in classrooms back together and setting up student work areas and classrooms.  You would be plugging in computers, monitors and checking computers functionality, moving tables and chairs, assisting teachers in getting their classroom ready and helping to organize storage areas.   We will have a SVGS work […]

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New SVGS Students Get a Head Start! August 1-3 – STEM Workshops

Historically, many incoming governor’s school STEM students have struggled with trigonometry concepts in the first semester or have varying comfort levels with general technology and EXCEL. This year, we are offering two special workshops and inviting new students to participate to help them gain the confidence and skills needed to be successful.  These workshops are […]

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