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Magnet school in Fisherville, Virginia, United States
Shenandoah Valley Governor's School
The SVGS logo, resembling the Sierpinski triangle.
Address
49 Hornet Road
Fisherville, Virginia 22939
United States
Information
TypeMagnet school
Established1993
School districtAugusta County Public Schools
DirectorLee Ann Whitesell
Grades11-12
Number of students175
Color(s)   Teal, purple
WebsiteShenandoah Valley Governor's School

The Shenandoah Valley Governor's School is one of Virginia's 18 state-initiated magnet Governor's Schools. It is a part-time school where 11th and 12th grade students take advanced classes in the morning (receiving their remaining classes from their home high school).

Curriculum

There are two curricula at SVGS:

The curriculum for the Math Science and Technology program includes the following college prep and dual enrollment classes: Research and Engineering, Robotics, Advanced Technology, Astrophysics, AP Computer Science, Pre Calculus, AP Calculus, DE Calculus, DE Discrete Mathematics, AP Statistics, DE Molecular Biology, AP Environmental Science, DE Environmental Chemistry, DE Physics, and AP Chemistry.

The curriculum for the Arts and Humanities program includes DE Acting I (through JMU), Acting II, DE Introduction to Theatre (through JMU), Advanced Dramatic Theories and Criticism, advanced art classes, DE Humanities 111/112, DE Communication, DE Psychology, and DE The Humanities in Western Culture (through BRCC).

Contributing schools

Extracurricular activities

  • Electric Vehicle Team
  • Robotics Team
  • Network Team
  • Envirothon Team
  • Outreach (with elementary and middle schoolers)

References

  1. Hite, Patrick (15 July 2021). "Shenandoah Valley Governor's School, Valley Career and Technical Center to work more closely together". The News Leader. Retrieved 1 February 2024.

External links

Virginia Governor's Schools
Augusta County Public Schools
High schools
Middle schools
  • Beverley Manor Middle School
  • S. Gordon Stewart Middle School
  • Stuarts Draft Middle School
  • Wilson Middle School
Elementary schools
  • Beverley Manor Elementary School
  • Churchville Elementary School
  • Craigsville Elementary School
  • Edward G. Clymore Elementary School
  • Guy K. Stump Elementary School
  • Hugh K. Cassell Elementary School
  • Ladd Elementary School
  • North River Elementary School
  • Riverheads Elementary School
  • Stuarts Draft Elementary School
  • Verona Elementary School
  • Wilson Elementary School
Other schools

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