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The Governor's
School - Frequently Asked Questions...
What is the Governor's School?
The New Jersey Governor's School is a summer residential program
for students who completed their junior year in high school. The
curriculum emphasizes problem-solving, leadership training, team
interaction, and creative expression through the medium of fine
and performing arts. How many Governor's Schools are there?
There are currently six Governor's Schools, each with a different
academic emphasis:
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The Governor's School of Public
Issues at Monmouth University
emphasizes current legislation that affects New Jersey along
with its philosophical foundations and policy making.
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The Governor's School of the Arts at
The College of New Jersey offers a concentration in music,
dance, visual arts, theater,
video/film production, and creative writing.
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The Governor's School in the Sciences at Drew University
focuses on such subjects as chemistry, physics, mathematics,
quantum
mechanics, combinatorics, and molecular orbital theory.
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The Governor's School on the Environment at The Richard
Stockton College of New Jersey exposes students to intensive
course in
national/urban ecosystems, pollution, geopolitics of space,
and the international food/water crisis.
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The Governor's School of International
Studies at Ramapo
College of New Jersey which offers a one-week immersion
study in Quebec,
Canada
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The Governor's School of Engineering
and Technology on the Busch Campus of Rutgers, The
State University of New Jersey
Who is eligible to apply for the Governor's School?
All applicants must be in their junior year of high school and
a resident of New Jersey.
Who teaches at the Governor's School?
Faculty members include college professors and high school teachers
who have taught in the perspective academic areas and professionals
from business and industry who are conducting research or performing
in the various fields.
Will grades or credit be given at the Governor's School?
A unique aspect of the program includes no grades or academic
credit. This allows the Scholars additional latitude to discover
and create. Participants will be expected to show a high level
of motivation and achievement both in individual and team settings.
What is a typical day at the Governor's School?
Although each school schedule is varied, the mornings consist
of formal college level courses, the afternoon activities include
research, integrated subjects, fine arts, community service,
field trips, career orientation, etc. The evenings consist of
speakers, panel discussions, seminars, performances, rehearsals,
and research.
What will be expected of me as a Governor's School Scholar?
Each Scholar is required to actively participate in all scheduled
classes, discussion groups, labs and evening activities. In
addition, you¹ll be required to complete assignments, which
may include journals, readings, research, team projects, class
presentations, community service, etc.
Must students attend
the entire program?
Yes. If a student accepts the
invitation to attend the Governor's School, he/she must
make the full commitment.
May students go home on weekends?
No. Because of the intensity of the program, students continue
to participate in activities related to their course of study.
However, parents can visit on Sundays and students are allowed
to leave the campus with their parents.
Will students be supervised during the program?
Students will be supervised throughout the four weeks. Supervision
of the students is provided by a resident hall director and
resident counselors who live on the same floors as the students.
What is the application process?
Each Governor's School has a different application and a student
can only apply to one Governor's School. A student is nominated
by the guidance counselor in the high school. An interested
student should speak with the guidance counselor in September
of his/her junior year to express an interest in applying to
the program. The program is open to all public, private, and
parochial schools in New Jersey. Additionally, the program is
open to home-schooled who live in New Jersey.
What are the criteria
used in the selection process?
The prospective student must
complete the application that is mailed to the guidance office.
For the Schools of Science, Public Issues, Environment, International
Studies, and Engineering and Technology the criteria include
school transcripts, letters of recommendation, written essays,
extracurricular activities, community service, honors, and
PSAT scores, if available. The major criteria for the arts are
demonstration
of artistic talent by portfolio, manuscript, or audition.
What is the cost of the program?
The summer session is a full scholarship program that
includes tuition, room and board. The only cost to the scholar
will be for items of a personal or recreational nature and transportation
at the beginning and end of the program.
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