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GENERAL FAQ
- What is a Governor’s School?
CBGS is an academic-year Governor’s School program, which means that it offers supplemental coursework during the school year to high-ability high school students. This allows these students to delve deeper into a particular field of study, with targeted, small-group instruction.
- How do I apply to CBGS?
Students interested in applying to CBGS can apply using the link found here. If you require a paper application, you can request one from your home school counselor. Completed paper applications should be submitted to your counselor by the due date that they indicate.
Virginia Naturally Schools
Chesapeake Bay Governor’s School has been selected as one of the Virginia Naturally Schools for 2022-23, marking the fifteenth year that it has received this recognition. The goal of this program, which is administered through the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, is to recognize efforts by Virginia schools that increase the environmental awareness and stewardship of its students.
For more information about the Virginia Naturally school recognition program, please see their website at https://www.dgif.virginia.gov/education/school-recognition/.
Virginia Living Magazine
Virginia Living magazine has named Chesapeake Bay Governor’s School for Marine and Environmental Science as a top school in Virginia for its innovative science, math, and technology programs. The school’s focus on marine and environmental science, paired with its three sites in the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck, provides students with opportunities for rigorous learning and rich and varied field experiences in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. These immersive field experiences allow students to see firsthand the application of classroom learning, and gain practical experience with technology and field science data collection. Virginia Living’s September/October 2018 issue will feature Chesapeake Bay Governor’s School for Marine and Environmental Science in Virginia Living State of Education, a special bound-in supplement that celebrates excellence and innovation in 150 top high schools and colleges that are leading the way in education and innovation around the state.
