Summer Residential Governor’s Schools Programs

An Opportunity for Students

Summer Residential Governor’s Schools programs are hosted by the Department of Education, providing gifted high school juniors and seniors with an intensive educational experience in visual and performing arts, humanities, foreign languages, mathematics, medicine, science and technology, agriculture, or through mentorship opportunities in marine science or engineering.

Each Summer Residential Governor’s Schools program focuses on one special area of interest. Students live on a college or university campus for three to four weeks. During this time, students are involved in classroom and laboratory work, field studies, research, individual and group projects and performances and seminars with noted scholars, visiting artists and other professionals. The mentorship opportunities allow selected students to work side- by-side with research scientists and other professionals.

The Foreign Language Academies in the Summer Residential Governor's Schools programs offer experiences designed to expand global awareness, multi-cultural understanding and international education. Three Full Immersion Academies in French, German and Spanish provide an intensive experience and unique challenge for students who have excelled in language study. Two Partial Immersion Academies in Latin and Japanese provide additional opportunities for personal and academic growth. The Latin Academy introduces classical Greek to students who have excelled in the study of Latin as they deepen their knowledge of Latin in a community of scholars. The Japanese Academy offers interested students a rigorous introduction to Japanese language and culture and is open to students who have studied at least two years of a world language. An additional mailing will be sent at a later date with application procedures for this program.

One of the most important aspects of the Summer Residential Governor’s Schools programs is the opportunity for participants to live, study and get to know other students with similar interests and abilities from across Virginia. Both co-curricular and extra-curricular activities are designed to encourage students’ interests and abilities. Recreation and free time are provided outside of the academic environment enabling students to enjoy, what for many, is their first summer living away from home.

Any gifted tenth- or eleventh-grade student in Virginia who believes they meet the requirements set forth by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) may apply for one of the Summer Residential Governor’s Schools programs. Applications are made available in October, released through a memo from the State Superintendent. Prospective students may access the information and application through the VDOE website at that time, http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/governors_school_programs/summer_residential/index.shtml. Each school division is allotted a specific number of nominations determined by the Virginia Department of Education based on the district’s total enrollment of students in grades 10 and 11 on September 30. Students may attend only one program of the Summer Residential Governor’s Schools only one time, after grade 10 or after grade 11.

Students interested in the Visual and Performing Arts programs must qualify through local district auditions held Thursday, November 8, 2018 for theatre, vocal music, instrumental music, and visual arts at Landstown High School and, Thursday, November 8, 2018, for dance at Salem High School. If selected, students will participate in the state’s adjudication process in the evening on Friday, January 18 or Saturday, January 19, 2019, until 2:00 p.m. at the Governor’s School for the Arts in Norfolk, VA.

A school-based committee selects nominees from the school and sends their completed applications to a district committee for consideration and selection. The district committee selects students with the strongest application package to represent Virginia Beach City Public Schools as district nominees and forwards their applications to the state for the final selection. Students not selected as a district nominee receive an email from the Office of Gifted Programs in February. The state selection process ends in March, and students are notified in writing by the Virginia Department of Education in late April. Students in Virginia Beach City Public Schools are identified as gifted in the visual and performing arts upon acceptance to the Summer Residential Governor’s School. Consideration is given to students’ academic records, test scores, extra-curricular activities, honors and awards, creativity, original essays and teacher recommendations. Because of the limited number of placements available, not all students nominated by their school can be accepted for participation.

Department of Teaching and Learning * Office of K-12 and Gifted Programs 2512 George Mason Drive * Virginia Beach, VA 23456 (757) 263-1405 * Fax: (757) 263-1424

Department of Teaching and Learning Office of K-12 and Gifted Programs Summer Residential Governor’s Schools

The Requirements

I. Visual & Performing Arts Programs A summary of the criteria used the previous year is listed below. Students applying to Summer Residential Governor’s Schools programs in dance, instrumental music, vocal music, theatre, or visual arts will need to meet the requirements for the current year. The requirements will be available on the Virginia Department of Education website in early October.  Qualified for gifted services or eligible for identification with a visual or performing arts gifted program  Interested in the summer residential program  Enrolled as a tenth- or eleventh-grade student in a public or private high school in Virginia; or have parent(s) or guardian(s) residing in Virginia  Recommended by visual and/or performing arts teacher or other arts professional with knowledge of the student’s artistic capabilities  Ranked at or above 80th percentile on standardized tests or possess a C average for the most recent grade level completed, or have a letter of recommendation from at least one administrator who believes the student would qualify in the academic criteria except for unusual situations or conditions  Participated in the adjudications or selection process held by the local school district  Committed to participation at the state level adjudication process if named as a district candidate  Must not be a current or former participant in any Governor’s Schools Foreign Language Academy or a former participant in Summer Residential Governor’s Schools programs  Demonstrated behaviors of a mature, responsible student trusted to make good decisions when living away from home for an extended period of time

Intent to Apply Google Forms for Visual & Performing Arts Programs will be available, starting October 1, for students and parents to complete electronically. The DUE DATE to apply and submit the Google Form is OCTOBER 19, 2018 BY 4:00 P.M. Intent to Apply to Visual & Performing Arts Programs - Summer Residential Governor’s Schools go to Google Form can be found at https://goo.gl/forms/Q82z2nFPGmj8lppa2

II. Academic Programs A summary of the criteria used the previous year is listed below. Students applying to Summer Residential Governor’s Schools (SRGS) academic programs, mentorship opportunities or foreign languages need to meet the requirements for the current year. The requirements will be available on the Virginia Department of Education website in early October.  Identified for gifted services, when applicable (currently not for the foreign language academies or the agriculture program)  Interested in the summer residential program  Enrolled as a tenth- or eleventh-grade student in a public or private high school in Virginia; or have parent(s) or guardian(s) residing in Virginia  Scored at or above 80th percentile on standardized tests, or rank within the top 10% of class  Completed a minimum of three years in a foreign language with outstanding success and possess excellent listening and speaking skills in that language (Foreign Language Academies only)  Must not be a current or former participant in any Governor’s Schools Foreign Language Academy or a former participant in Summer Residential Governor’s Schools programs  Demonstrated behaviors of a mature, responsible student trusted to make good decisions when living away from home for an extended period of time

Intent to Apply Google Forms for Academic Programs will be available, starting October 2, for students and parents to complete electronically. The DUE DATE to apply and submit the Google Form is NOVEMBER 2, 2018 BY 4:00 P.M. Intent to Apply to Academic Programs - Summer Residential Governor’s Schools go to Google Form can be found at: https://goo.gl/forms/8Vu7YlbkDqYTIZxj2

Department of Teaching and Learning Office of K-12 and Gifted Programs

Summer Residential Governor’s Schools Programs District Visual & Performing Arts Audition Information

The audition information below refers to auditions conducted locally by the Virginia Beach City Public Schools. Auditions are open to current tenth- and eleventh-graders for the purpose of determining nominees prepared to represent the school district in the statewide adjudications held during January.

DANCE AUDITIONS Thursday, November 8, 2018 Salem High School, 1993 Sun Devil Drive, Virginia Beach

Applicants from diverse backgrounds with ability in diverse dance genres are encouraged to audition. Dance auditions are conducted in a large group. New material is taught in a class situation. No prepared dance routine is necessary. Practice clothes must be worn — no jewelry. Basic leotards, tights and other attire for active movement are suggested. Hair should be away from the face. The purpose of this audition is to determine the applicant’s current level of training, physical structure and potential for development. Applicants will be interviewed briefly. The interview and audition process typically takes approximately one hour and 45 minutes. The Summer Residential Governor’s Schools Visual and Performing Arts dance program is very balanced — offering both classical ballet technique and contemporary dance techniques, including improvisation, hip-hop, world, and modern.

VISUAL ARTS AUDITIONS Thursday, November 8, 2018 Landstown High School, 2001 Concert Drive, Virginia Beach

Students prepare a portfolio for consideration, selecting 10 pieces of original artwork that exemplify their best pieces, from the following media: Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media, Printmaking, Photography, Sculpture, Installation, Collage, Assemblage, Video and New Media. Core Portfolio: Six artworks should share a common media, working method or theme. Supplementary: Four artworks should differ from the Core Portfolio, to show variety, experimentation and growth. The well-prepared portfolio will include artworks mounted along with any completed artist statements. Sketches on loose-leaf or copy paper are not considered appropriate pieces for this portfolio. Only original artwork may be submitted. Applicants will be interviewed briefly.

THEATRE AUDITIONS Thursday, November 8, 2018 Landstown High School, 2001 Concert Drive, Virginia Beach

Applicants audition individually. Applicants from diverse background with ability in varied theatrical genres are encouraged to apply. Applicants should be prepared to perform one memorized monologue (a solo passage from a play) that is no more than 2 minutes in length. The selection should be performed from memory and may be either serious or humorous. Students should review the entire play from which the excerpt is taken in order to understand and interpret the selection. Improvisations will be requested and will be done in pairs or individually as assigned by the judges. Costumes, props and stage makeup are not needed; professional, yet comfortable rehearsal clothing is recommended. Applicants will be interviewed briefly.

INSTRUMENTAL & VOCAL MUSIC AUDITIONS Thursday, November 8, 2018 Landstown High School, 2001 Concert Drive, Virginia Beach

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC Auditions are conducted individually. Applicants from diverse background with ability in classical and/or commercial/jazz genres are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be interviewed briefly and then asked to present two contrasting prepared musical selections (2-3 minutes each). The prepared music should demonstrate the student’s technical facility and expressive capability. Musicians will be required to perform three (3) scales selected by the judges from the twelve major and twelve minor scales (any form of minor is acceptable) for the state adjudication. Two copies of music are to be provided for the judges. [Copyright laws are to be observed. Numerous Web sites make available public domain art songs, which can be printed freely. Two such sites are http://www.cpdl.org/ and http://imslp.org/.] Memorization is encouraged but not required. Students must demonstrate their ability to sight-read music (students will have approximately 30 seconds to read over the music before performing).

VOCAL MUSIC Auditions are conducted individually. Applicants will be interviewed briefly and then asked to perform select material from the Art Song (standard recital literature), Opera, or standard "Broadway Show" repertoire. Vocalists will present two pieces, of contrasting style, in less than three minutes. Acappella is not acceptable. Pre-recorded accompaniment is allowed, and students are responsible for bringing their own CD/mp3 player. Two copies of the music are to be provided for the judges. [Copyright laws are to be observed. Numerous Web sites make available public domain art songs, which can be printed freely. Three such sites are http://www.cpdl.org/ and http://artsongcentral.com/ and http://imslp.org/.] Memorization is encouraged but not required. Students are required to demonstrate their ability to sight-read music (students will have approximately 30 seconds to read over the music before performing).

The Contacts 1. Gifted Resource Teacher Bayside High School – Mrs. Meg Manugo, 648-5200 Kellam High School – Mrs. Jaime Mosquera, 648-5100 Landstown High School – Ms. Kelly Singer, 648-5500 – Mrs. Anne Marzitello, 648-5450 Cox High School – Mrs. Kay Roberson, 648-5250 – Mrs. Amy Jo Harrell, 648-5550 First Colonial High School – Dr. Missy Sullivan, 648-5300 Princess Anne High School – Mrs. Jamie LaCava-Owen, 648-5600 – Mrs. Megan Bishop, 648-5350 Salem High School – Mr. Brian Meechan, 648-5650 – Mrs. Amy Abbott, 648-5393 – Mrs. Lakeisha O’Neal, 648-5700

2. Office of Gifted Programs, Robin Schumaker, 263-1188, [email protected]

3. Questions regarding Google Forms – Intent to Apply, Stephanie Shook, 263-1405, [email protected]

Specific program information may be found on the website: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/governors_school_programs/summer_residential/index.shtml Applications for the program are made available on this site in early October. Information from the Virginia Department of Education is authoritative and establishes the guidelines for all Virginia Governor’s School programs.

DUE DATE to submit electronic Intent to Apply Form for Visual and Performing Arts is October 19, 2018, by 4:00 p.m.

DUE DATE to submit electronic Intent to Apply Form for Academic Programs is November 2, 2018, by 4:00 p.m.

Specific adjudication information for the 2019 Summer Residential Governor’s Schools Visual and Performing Arts Program will be released in early October on the website of the Virginia Department of Education.

http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/governors_school_programs/summer_residential/index.shtml

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