Shenandoah 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).

Shenandoah Valley Governor's School
The SVGS logo is a form of 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

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)

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