Governor's School

Any student who is interested in applying to The Governor's School of Southside Virginia must meet the following to be eligible to apply:

Applications are due during January of 10th grade year. 


GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL OF SOUTHSIDE VIRGINIA AVAILABLE FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS

The Governor’s School of Southside Virginia (GSSV) is a half-day academic year program for gifted and highly motivated juniors and seniors in Southside Virginia. GSSV offers a rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum in science, math, English, and research courses. Leadership skills are developed and community service projects are encouraged. Students attending GSSV will attend classes on a SVCC campus. Students will also need their own transportation to the high school. All students in Mecklenburg County Public Schools will attend GSSV on the Alberta campus. 

Students are invited to apply for admission to GSSV after going through a selection process at the home school. The student must be enrolled in Mecklenburg County Public Schools at the time of application. Students applying to GSSV must be in the sophomore year of high school. The academic prerequisites for GSSV include Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. All students are encouraged to select the most challenging courses at their schools. Students must have a 3.5 GPA and pass all DE placement tests. The Governor’s School of Southside Virginia program is a very rigorous program with advanced standards that requires a two-year commitment from the student. 

As Mecklenburg County commits to the cost of this two-year program, the student is expected to remain in the program once it begins. Should a student earn a D or F in any course, be dismissed due to non-academic reasons, or decide to no longer attend this two-year program, parents/guardians will be required to reimburse Mecklenburg County Public Schools for any costs associated with the Governor’s School program. 

MCPS does not guarantee students attending GSSV will obtain their Associate’s Degree from SVCC. Students may have to complete additional courses on their own to earn their full Associate’s Degree but they will have opportunities to earn college credits through AP courses.