Mountain Vista Governor's School
Mountain Vista Governor’s School is a regional program for academically talented and highly motivated 10th, 11th and 12th grade students from the school divisions of Clarke County, Culpeper County, Fauquier County, Frederick County, Rappahannock County, Warren County and Winchester City. Students are selected to attend MVGS through a rigorous application/screening process. Mountain Vista Governor’s School has approximately 70 graduates each year. Of these, 99% are attending a college or university.
Mission Statement: The mission of the Mountain Vista Governor’s School is to present a research-based, technology-enhanced, integrated program in mathematics, science, and the humanities. The program will challenge students to reach their full potential as independent thinkers capable of assuming leadership roles in a constantly changing global society.
Vision: The Mountain Vista Governor’s School community of learners will engage in the investigation of scholarly knowledge through an active, constructive learning environment. Students will be expected to become fluent in the processes of mathematics and science, reinforced by a deep understanding of the humanities. Through research, students will learn to use standard technological tools for data analysis and authentic problem-solving. Through personal investigation and reflection, students will be challenged to derive meaning from learning. Through practical application, students will strive to reach their fullest potential. Through collaboration with peers, teachers, and mentors, students will generate and communicate useful solutions to problems of the local and global community.
Curriculum Overview: The interdisciplinary curriculum design of Mountain Vista Governor’s School challenges students to construct a highly integrated understanding of mathematics and designated sciences. The development of technology and research skills supports students in solving authentic problems in a scholarly and professional manner. The humanities component requires students to analyze the relationship between the arts and sciences and construct a personal philosophical basis for ethical leadership in applying scientific knowledge to challenging real-world issues. Students are graded on a ten-point scale. The school is housed at two sites of Laurel Ridge Community College.
Contact Information:
Mrs. Ladona Gorham, Director
Email: lgorham@mvgshome.org
Phone: (540) 347-6237
Application Process:
- For questions regarding the application process, please contact Mrs. Ladona Gorham.
- Visit the MVGS website for more information and updates: www.mvgshome.org