Session of the Governor's School

K ELIGIBILITY R E Q I / I R E M E N T S / N O M I N A T I O N CRITERIA ^.^v^^ : ^

AND STUDENT SELEaiON PROCEDURES " ,

' The'Govemor's School of North Carolina offers a unique residential experience to 800 academically
gifted high school students. Students are nominated in one of eleven areas: . N

. . ; .Art ' I Instrumental Music - Social Science . ' :

.v v v V Dance • / \ Mathematics , y • / Spanish ; ^ , '
,' 'Drama, ' English • ,. French ,
ChoralMusic ' Natural Science , ',

In addition to an Area I class (the nomination area), students also participate in Area n and Area Etf
classes. Area 11 is a study of philosophy and epistemplogy; Area III is a study of self and society.,
See page 4 for a brief description of the curricnilum. , - •, . • j • • "

Reminder: Ethnic nomination should reflect ethnic population of the school system.. / , ' -

Eligibility , i , ' / ,
..h Only those students who are legal North Carolina residents or attend federal schools in the state,-
. and are presently enrolled in the eleventh grades in North Carolina public, private or federal
' schools may be nominated. (Eitceptions for rising junior nominations are niade in the performing/
visTial arts area.) The Governor's School staff will defer to the local school boards' determination •
of whether a given student is a resident of North Carolina for purpose of nomination.

2. No former Governor's School student is eligible. However, students nominated as rising juniors
in the p^rformiqg/visual arts but not selected may be renoininated. ' . .' (

3. A Student may be nominated in only one area of the eleven dreas-academic or performing/visual
arts-not both. : , !

4. Selected students are Required to participate in the E N T I R E SIX W E E K P R 0 G E ( A M

—a program which emphasizes thedry, abstraction and integrative principles of knowledge.

Criteria .' : i • ^ • '' . . •/ ' ^ -;, •

1. Multiple criteria are used in determining eligibility for Governor's Schools' nominees in both the
academic and performing/ visual arts areas. (See Nomination Form V) ^

a. Intelligence quotient or aptitude test scores: composite or subtest perceljtile scores shall be used.

b. Standardized achievement test scores: composite or total subtest percentile scores shall be used.

c.
Scholastic performance—the overall academic average) specific subject area grades, , .
or documentation of outstanding skills or^ abilities (e.g., writing portfolios, science projects, etc.)
' f o r the previous year shall be used. N • ' : .

2. Test scores and scholastic performance shall be converted into point values as indicated
/ on the Academic Record/Test Data I^o'mination Form. A fninimum of ninety-eight points t
, is required for eligibility. ', . \ . . ' ' ,
Nominations >
1. Nornination for the Governor's School has several parts. .
a. The Academics or Performing/Visual Arts Nomination Form is completed by,the student
and signed by the student and the parent or guardian. (See Nomination Forms III and IV)
(1) Basic identifymg mformation and demographic data are required. : ' ',' •

(2) A Statement of Intent and Waiver is included to be signed by the student, and parent.

! (3) For academic nominees only. Two essay questions are to be completed by the student.
The student should also identify noteworthy honors and awards received and list
residential schools attended;

b. The Academic Record/Test Data Nomination Form is completed by school persoimel

and signed by the^high school principal. Refer to page 16 for approved tests/instruments.
The Exceptional Children Division must approve any tests not listed on page 16.
/ (See Nornination Form V) , '" '
•(1) Eligibility is documented in this section with test scores used for identification status
' " and grades from the previous year. , _ ."

(2) A transcript is to be attached. , / , -

(3) Two letters of recornmendatior\ that ernphasize academic abilities are required
' for acadeniic riominees only. Jbe letters must be from persons who knew the student's
strengths in area of nomination. Letters must be attached, signed and include a signature
title. One letter must come from a school authority and one from the nominee's choice. ,
Letters from parents and students ajre unacceptable.

2. Each high school principal shall use the noinination information to recommend outstanding •
academically gifted students to the superintendent through the School-Based Copunittee.

3. The superintendent and Ws/her Adrnirusfrative Placement Conunittee shall:

a. Consult the adininistrative unit pupil population chart (page 3) to determine the total number
of school system nominees.
(1) Extended day eifrollment may not be included in deternuiung the total number '
of nominations allqwed. /

. (2) The total nominations allowed do not include the unlimited performing/visual arts
categories: stringed instruments, baritone horn, bassoon, frfench horn, oboe, trombones,
trumpet, tuba, percussion, alto voices, bass/baritone voices, tenor voices.

' (3) A student may be nominated in an academic or performing/visual arts area, but not both.

b. Ensure that the nominations adequately reflect the racial composition of the tenth *
and eleventh grades. -

I c. Ensure that the nominations adequately reflect the male/female composition of the tenth
, and eleventh grades. - •

d. Select the. best candidates from the school system for nomination to the Governor's Schpol.,
(1) Public school superintendents shall complete the pink Public School Nomination Form
on which all nominations from the administrative unit are listed. The superintendent's . •
two choices are to be indicated by an asterisk. Th,e Exceptional Children Division strongly
recommends friat these two students be the top students noihinated from the
. school system. (See Nornination Form I) , - '
(2) Non-public school (headmasters shall complete the W«e Non-PubUc School Nomination
^ Form enclosed with thefr information materials. (See Nornination Form n) ,
 4. Nomination urformation must include: : ,•• / 1 '

a. Public or Non-Public School .Nomination, Forrh with required signatures (Nomination

' _ Forms I or II), ' / • V' ' ^ '

\;' b. Acadernics dr Performing/Visuals Arts Nornination Form with required signature ^•

' ; • (Nomination Forms i n or IV), and . ..
, - • - ^ • , • • • ' ^ • • ^ ; •

c. Academic Record/Test Data Nomination Form with required signatures '

• — (Nomination Form V). , • '_ ^ ' ' '! v
; d. A l l nominations musfb^mailed and postmailced by J A N U A R Y 9,1998.

(Send to: iSTANCYTOHERl

GbVERNOR^S^SCHOOL
' , ' , EXCEPTIONALGHILDREN DIVISION
' PUBLIC S i c 6 o O L S ^ F N O R T H CAROLINA
' 301 N ^ ^ L M I N G T O N v S T R E E T
R A ^ ^ G H , N C 27601-282!
"Spencer-
Student Selection
1. Frorn the total nomihatioixs received by the Exceptional Children Division, ^00 high school students
i^t
are selected to attend the Governor's School. > ' '

2. Hxe public school superintendent's two academic choices who meet the enclosed criteria are
automatically invited to attend. Efforts will be made to have each public school system represented
~
' at each Governor's School site. . , •

3.
Students in the performing/visual arts are chosen on the basis of the enclosed criteria and their ' ' '
audition resiUts. Students are allowed to audition in one area oixly and will redeive information
' . about audition procedures (location, time, date, preparations, etc.) several weeks prior
to Afarch 14,1998 (audition day). Auditipn requirements are included pn page 5. ^
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4. The remairxing students in the academic areas are chosen by a state selection committee appointed
by the Department of Public Instruction. The committee consists of 15 members representing public
and private schools and Governor's School alumni, faculty, and board^members. In the student
selection process, race and gender are among the factors considered in selecting a student body
which reflect^ North Carolina's school-aged population. 1

ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT PUPIL POPULATION CHART

lOth -11th G^ade ToUl Pupil Populatidn
Per Administrative Unit Number of Academic Number of Performing/
(Excluding Extended Day Enrollment) Applications Visual Arts Applications*

- Up to 250 2
,251-500 ' 3 . . / 6
501 - 800'. 4 8 •
801 - llOO : 5 ,10
' illOl-1400 '< 6 - 12 • •
1401-1800 8 16
' ' 1801-2100 • 10 • 20
2101-4000 ' .^12 ' , 24,
. '. 4001-6000 14 : , '28
.6001-8000 16 32
OVER8000 ,18 36
*Limit does not include strings, oboe, baritone honi, bassoon, french %om, trombone, trumpet,'tuba, percussion, alto voices, bass/baritone
voices, tenor voices. - ' • ' • . / ' , '
 > ' \N FORM IV
' > / , - ' ' FORM MAY BE COPIED
P E R F O R M I N G / V I S U A L ARTS . ' > ,
NOMINATION FORM FOR THE GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL OF NORTH CAROLINA ' '
^ • A, B, A N D C A R E T O BE COMPLETED BY NOMINEE A N D P A R E N T OR G U A R D I A N .
A . Basic Information and Demographic Data ' •, , ,

NAME . • • -- • AGE SEX RACE

FIRST V MIDDLE INITIAL LAST , .
••T: ' ^ • " ' • . ' - . . . : - • v , "Y . ; . v .-"-
MAILING ' • .
ADDRESS__ f : ^
:.. . STREET OR BOX NO. - - •• - .I CITY '. . . ZIP \

TELEPHONE (, . ". ) '' . " _ S O C I A L SECURITY NUMBER .

• AREACODE • •. •V , . , . ' • " • • - • ' '

PUBLIC COUNTY OR CITY SCHOOL U N I T

PUBLIC H I G H SCHOOL CODE NO."
PUBLIC H I G H SCHOOL Y : GRADE
PRIVATE H I G H S C H O O L _ _ _ _ _ ^ GRADE

NOMINATION AREA: INDICATE O N E CHOICE ONLY: / X '-''^- ' '''• •C' ' •: •

' : ART- C H O R A L MUSIC: List Voice Part ^ ,T

7 ^' '
/ Soprano I , I I ; Alto; Tenor; Bass/Baritoive
V
_DANCE • ' ^ - . . , ' ,.
. I N S T R U M E N T A L MUSIC .
^ DRAMA- ' , V. List Major Instrument ( _ _ _ _ ' ,_) - , I

INSTRUMENTS OFFERED I N T H E P R O G R A M ARE: Bb Clarinet, Eb Clarinet, Eb Altb Clarinet, Bass Clarinet,'

. • '/ Bassoon, Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Bass, Cello, Violin, Viola, Flute, Piccolo, <
Baritone Horn, French Horn, Oboe, Percussion, Trombone, Trumpet, and Tuba. ' , ,'
NOTE: F I A N O I S N O T OFFERED. '

B. Statement of Intent i ' -

I wish to be considered as a Governor's School nominee. I imderstand that I will be idenfified as a -

Covernbr's School noininee prUy if selected by the noriunating corriiiuttee. I understand" that h selected by
. the Board of Coventors of the Governor's School, I will attend the ervtirfe six weeks program.
(No epcceptions will be made for i.e., family reunions,*cheerleading camps, spprt activities^

_i do not wish to be considered as a Cpvemot's School nominee.

Signature of Student , Date *, Signature of Parent • , Date

C . Waiver _ • / '• . ,':/'/ V ' ' .' '

• . 1 understand that aU school data in support of my nomination are available to the Governor's School State
Selection Committee and waive my right to teview any conunents/information supplied.. ^Yes No ••' t

, Nominee Signature ' , Date ^ , ' . ',"

As parent/guardian of the nominated student, 1 imderstand that all school data in support of his/her nomina- .
tion are available to the Governor'si School State Selection Committee and waive my right to review any cpm-
' ments/information supphed. Yes No -r

Parent/Giiardian Signature D^iT"^ ' /f Obtain from Office of Child's School J

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NOMINATION FORM I I I
FORM MAY BE COPIED
^ACADEMICS -
NOMINATION FORM FOR THE GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL OF NORTH CAROLINA
A, B, A N D C A R E TO BE COMPLETED BY NOMINEE A N D PARENT OR G U A R D I A N .
D IS TO BE COMPLETED BY T H E NOMINEE ONLY.

A. Basic Information and Demographic Data

NAME ' ACE_ SEX RACE

FIRST MIDDLE INITIAL LAST

MAILING
ADDRESS
STREET OR BOX NO. CITY ZIP

T E L E P H O N E (_ SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER.

AREACODE

PUBLIC COUNTY OR CITY SCHOOL UNIT.

PUBLIC H I G H SCHOOL CODE NO."
PUBLIC H I G H SCHOOL . _CRADE_
PRIVATE H I G H S C H O O L _ _ _ _ _ _ _ GRADE.

N O M I N A T I O N A R E A : I N D I C A T E H R S T A N D SECOND C H O I C E S . Students in French and Spanish must

have at least two years of study in these courses. Math students must have completed Algebra I I . ^

.ENGLISH .MATHEMATICS .SOCIAL SCIENCE

FRENCH . N A T U R A L SCIENCE SPANISH

B. Statement of Intent

. I wish to be considered as a Governor's School nominee. I imderstand that I will be identified as a

Governor's School nominee only if selected by the nominating committee. I understand that if selected by
the Board of Governors of the Governor's ScHool, I will attend the entire six weeks program.
(No exceptions will be made for i.e., family reunions, cheerleading camps, sport activities, and the like.)

I do not wish to be considered as.a Governor's School nominee. , .

Signature of Student ,• Date Signature of Parent Date

C. Waiver. ' • ". • ' . • ' ~

I . ' • ' •
I understand that aU school data in support of my nomination are available to the Governor's School State-
Selection Committee and waive my right to review any comments/information supplied. ^Yes No

Nominee Signature Date

As parent/guardian of the nominated student, I understand that aU school data in support of his/her nomina-
tion are available to the Governor's School State Selection Committee and waive my right to review any com-
ments/information supplied. Yes No ;

, Parent/Guardian Signature Date * Obtain from Office of Child's School

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 GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL

Audition Requjrements , -, v ' • \Y

• Art ' , - ^ • -r • ' ^.-^-' - ^ / ' C : ; ' - ' •

All nominees must bring three of their best works of art in any mediuin that show drawing, painting,,
sculpturing, ceramic or printmaking skills. The three pieces may be in the same media. Each piece ,
is limited to 36 inches in width and height. Art work does not heed to be ff amed. Space is limited; '
therefore, ho easels or props are permitted. During the judging, stu.dents must stand by their art work
to answer questions about his/her work and be interviewed. Informal question^ may be asked to help ,
the student feel at ease, and any other questions asked will be work related. Students must stay xmtil
dismissed by the judges. A
• . • ' A • ' ' • •
• Dance ' ^ -
Dance nominees should wear practice clofixing only (leotards and tights). Ballet shoes are not to be
worn. Nominees will be auditioning in their bare feet. No costumes will be necessary. Students should
put their hair up arid not wear jewelry. All nominees will be auditioned in a group lesson of modem
dance so a prepared routine is not necessary. Informal questions may be asked to help the student feel .'
at ease, and any other questions asked will be performance related. Students must stay imtil dismissed
by the judges. • \ ., , _ ^ > , _

Drama' , ' - ' ' y -.i'- ^ y'

Drama norhihees Should be prepared to present a memorized selection riot to exceed two minutes
either from classical material (prose or poetry) or from a modem play, poem, or reading.', Students do
' not need to bring a copy of the selection. Nominees,should select material'which is best suited to his/
her particular ability and that which demonstrates a range of his/her abilities. Students who are ,
portraying a character should choose one that is age and gender appropriate. No costumes or props
are necessary. Your oral presentation may be followed by evidence of technical skills (such as a
portfolio.) Nominees will be auditioning ii\ classroom—not on a stage. Informal questions may
, be asked to help the student feel at ease, and arxy other questions asked will be perfoimance related,

ChoralMusic ' . '

Choral music nominees should be prepared to sing a piece of their own choosing not to exceed
two minutes. .Studerits should consult with their music teacher for a piece suitable^for their voice.
Npminees skould sing their geleetion from an original copy and bring a photocopy to share with the
judge. Nominees should comply with copyright laws regarding educational performances. Students-
should ask their music teachers for guidance. A l l nominees will be asked to sight-read a selection
chosen by the judge and may be asked to perforin scales to determine vocal range. If a student wishes ^
to Use an accompanist, he/she should bring someone. If a student wishes to use a tape, he/she should ^
bring a tape and recorder. Informal questions may be asked to help the student feel at ease, and any '
other questions asked will be performance related. , .

Instrumental Music ,
Instrumental music nominees should, be prepared to play a piece of their ovm choosing not to exceed ^
two minutes. Students should consult with ttieir music teacher Pr band director for a piece which
displays their technical and musical abilities. Nominees should play their selection from an original
copy and bring a photocopy to share with the judge: Nominees should coiriply with copyright laws
regarding educational performances. Students should dsk their music teacher or band director , ^
for guidance. All nominees will be aslced'to sight-read a selection chosen by the judge. No scales
' are required. Nominees must bring their own instrument except those students auditioning on the
^xylophone oT kettle drhms. Instrumentalists are expected to perform unaccompanied. The,following
instruments w;ill be auditioned: violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, piccolo, oboe, bassoon, clarinet (all
types), saxophone (all types); french horn, baritorie horn, tnunpet, trombone, tuba, and percussion.
No odier instrimients wiU be auditioned. Irdormal questioris may be asked tpdielp the student fe^^
at ease, and any other question^ asked wUl be performance related.
 GOVERNOR'S SGHOOL CURRICULUM

The curriculum of the Govemor's School of North Carolina consists of three parts: Area I, Area II, and Area III. Area I
is the academic or fine arts subject in which the student is nominated to attend the Govemor's School. Area II is the study
of philosophy, epistemology, ethics and aesthetics and Area III is the study of self in society. , ,

- ^ '• ^! ' AREAi . (

Area I classes focus on contemporary issues and ideas of the 20th century. Classes meet twice a day, Monday
through Friday, and once on Saturday. There are eleven Area I concentrations.

Art ' .
In the visual arts curriculum, students study and practice visual expression consistent with current
concepts and styles. Emphasis is placed on. creative expression as students investigate and examine
. movement and theories in 20th century art. ^' ,

ChoralMusic _
The choral mii§ic curriculum includes choral works ranging from traditional to modem to experimental.
By concentrating on music of 20th century composers, students learn the finer points of choral s i n g i n g -
blend; diction, tone quality—and vocal techniques in rehearsals and performance.' '

, Dance, ' : , ' - ' ,• • • i/ •

The daiice curriculum is designed to explore the essence of expfessipnist dance: its historical • „
development, major pioneers and the ongoing search for new mode's of self expression. , y

Drama .
The goal of the drama curriculum is to introduce students to 20th century dramatic theory, literature
and technique. The approach is of a holistic nature, encouraging the students to become well-rounded,
life-long.students of theatre arts. . / _ .

English , /' .
The English curriculum focuses on modem fiction, short fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama and Black .,
literature. The students are encouraged to read closely, imaginatively, analytically, and empathetically
as well as engage in many prewriting and revising strategies to help them improve their writing. /

Eoreign Language (French and.Spanish)

Students in French aqd Spanish improve their skills in reading, writing and conversing and examine
the emerging literature, music and art of different cultures. 1

Instrumental Music - ' " ^

The instrumental music cu'rriculum exposes the students to the techniques, forms, and composition
' of 20th century miisic. Earlier m u s k is studied and performed specifically to show its relationship
with and development into its.20th century form.... ' .

Mathematics . , • •- , V
The mathematics curriculum consists, of a^^ariety of topics such as matrix algebra, P A S C A L , problem
solving, statistics, linear programming, logic, graph theory, assembly language, topobgy, etc. ' .

Natural Science
TTie natural science curriculum investigates contemporary theories of modem science through
a variety of topical studies and class and lab activities. ; .

Social Science
The social science dirriculum Examines the major political, sociological, psychological and technological
concepts which have influenced the 20th centuiy from a theoretical as well as an applied perspective.

AREA I I A N D A R E A III
Area II is a study of the nature of philosophy with an emphasis on 20th century thought. Students learn " .
to question and examine a variety of ideas. Area III examines topics that encourage self-exploration and self-
disdovery, a testing ground for ideas and values that influence individual character. Classes in both areas meet
three times per week and are composed of students from academics and fine arts. •' \
FREQUENTLY A S K E D Q U E S T I O N S R E G A R D I N G THE G O V E R N O R ' S S C H O O L

1. Question: Where are the Govemor's Schools located?

Answer: Govemor's School West is located on the campus of Salem College in Winston- ^
Salem and Govemor's School East is located on the campus of St. Andrews College
in Laurinburg. • '

2. Question: •Can students request which campus they would like to attend and request
roommates?
. ' ' • ~ ••' • ' • . :-- . ^ ••
Answer: No. Students and roommates are randomly selected. / • ' . ',f'\ \.

3. Question: Are the programs the same at Govemor's School East and West?
\ . 1 . '

Answer: Yes, except that Govemor's School Wqst offers Spanish and "an orchestra - ,,
and Govemor's School East offers French and a wind ensemble. Otherwise
the programs are identical. y , ^ '
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4. ^ Question: How are students nominated to the Govemor's"School? .. .

Answen Students are nominated by their teachers, principals, school counselors, etc.
to the local public school superintendent or private school headmaster. ^

5. Question: ^ How are students selected to attend the Govemor's School? ' -

Answer: , A l l students selecteid to attend niust meet the criteria established for the Govemor's
School of North Carolina. To insure statewide representation, the body of academic
area students selected includes the first two choices of each local public school
A I superintendent, The remaining academic area students are chosen by a statewide
" V selection coninfrttee. Perfornung and visual arts students must audition
before judges. ^ " A ' , •

6. Question: Can school systems nominate as many students as they wish? • , - •

Answen . No. Each school system is allotted a certain number of students based on its tenth
and eleventh grade population. • ' , . ,

7. Question: Can the performing/visual arts students auditioft in more thart one area?

Answer: No. They may only audition in one nominated area.

8. Question: What is the cost to students to attend the Govemor's School? j "

Answer: The program is funded fry the North Carolina General Assembly. Students furnish
orily their transportation to and from the campus and any spending money they
may need. .

9. Question: Do students have to attend the Govemor'&,Sqhool the entire six weeks?

Answer: Yes. If a student accepts the invitation to attend the Govemor's School, he/she must
agree to attend for the entire six weeks. . '

10. Question: Can students go home on weekends? - ' • '

Answen No. Students must remain at the Govemor's School through the weekends except
the third weekend of Govemor's School when all students go home on Friday
and retum on the following Monday evening. /• ^ v .