Gifted Students School | The Commonwealth Governor’s School

Mission

To provide gifted and highly motivated high school students a challenging, differentiated, and interdisciplinary academic program of study in the core subject areas of English, mathematics, science, and social studies using non-traditional activities supported by technology at their sites.

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Mission

why CGS

Established in 1998, The Commonwealth Governor’s School (CGS) is an Academic Year Governor’s School based on a school-within-a-school model. This half-day program utilizes real-time interactive technology, field experiences, and team teaching to create a regional community of learners.

Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania, and Stafford students are offered a rigorous

program of study that emphasizes interaction with other talented students in the region.

Students from twelve participating high schools attend one of six CGS sites.

>1,200

AP Tests taken in 12 Subject Areas!

83%

Scored 3+ on at least 1 AP exam

56%

Scored 4 or 5 on Ap Exams

>$4 Million

Scholarships Awarded to Graduates

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Half-Day Program

Students spend a half-day in CGS courses and a half-day in their home school.

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Regional

Regional collaboration with common instructional planning

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Broadcasts

Instructional broadcasts across all sites by expert teachers

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Field Experiences

Field experiences in each content area like the National Gallery of Art and many more.

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Cross-Curricular

Purposeful course alignment to allow for cross-curricular instruction

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Culminating Experience

Focus on research and writing through four-year culminating experience

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Serving the Virginia Commonwealth Counties of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania, and Stafford.

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Prospective Student Activities

All Upcoming Sessions

Annual CGS Events

Fall Social

It was a great fall afternoon for the CGS sites at Wilderness Presidential Resort sponsored by the CGS PTO!Ropes Course, Knockerball, Indoor Swimming, Rock Climbing, Roller Skating, Ice Skating, Mini Golf, Disc Golf, Aqua Cycles, Kayaking, Tennis Courts, Pickleball, Volleyball, Arts and Crafts, Archery, and more!

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Junior Pinning

In celebration of successful completion of two years of CGS, sites hold pinning ceremonies for rising 11th graders. Students may use their pins on academic letters or display them proudly. They EARNED it!
Starry Night Formal

Save the Date! February 22, 2025
Senior Symposium

Seniors will present their Culminating research to staff, stakeholders, educators, family, and community members. All are welcome to learn more about the inspirational and groundbreaking work of our CGS students! April 16 at UMW - Stafford
Senior Celebration

Save the Date! The CGS PTO will help celebrate the CGS Seniors at UMW Stafford on May 16 for Stafford and Spotsylvania sites and at KGHS on May 12 for King George and Caroline students.
Family Picnic

Each August, the PTO hosts a picnic for new and returning families to kick of the school year.