Dear Member of the Junior Class:
Applications to the West Virginia Governor’s Honors Academy (GHA) are available at www.govschools.wv.gov, and we hope that you will visit the site today to read about the exciting opportunity for GHA 2021. GHA is about learning in a safe environment, and this year it means that the academy is going to be delivered on a virtual platform. Classes will be bold, exciting and interactive. The curriculum is designed as a unique supplement to the usual high school curriculum. It is neither an acceleration of high school nor an anticipation of college curricula. If selected, you will be led to explore cutting-edge theories in the arts and sciences and develop a greater understanding of how art, culture, and knowledge change with time. You’ll be challenged to develop the rigorous creative and intellectual skills that will be critical to leading a well-lived life and for making positive contributions to your communities and to society at large. We will invite up to 170 students, including 15 career/technical students to participate this year. Each county superintendent has the privilege of selecting two students to attend and nominating several more for the statewide pool from those who apply. Those nominated for the statewide pool will be considered for the extra slots. Thanks to your guidance counselor and technology, we can contact each of you individually, and we hope that many of you take advantage of the opportunity. Financed through funding by the legislature and Marshall University, the West Virginia Governor’s Honors Academy is sponsored by the West Virginia Department of Education. *GHA candidates must have a minimum 3.5 GPA or be in the top 10% of the junior class. Sincerely, Sherry Keffer Coordinator West Virginia Department of Education [email protected] Comments are closed.
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