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Clifton Forge, Va. – Mountain Gateway Community College and the Jackson River Governor’s School began classes for the new school year on Monday, August 26.
JRGS welcomed students from Alleghany High School, Bath County High School, James River High School, and Parry McCluer High School. Those students will attend college classes on the MGCC campus in the mornings of their junior and senior years. They earn 41 college credits, a
Certificate of Career Studies in Science and Mathematics from MGCC, and a diploma from Jackson River Governor’s School.
The Governor’s School program is offered to students at no cost. The school divisions pay the tuition and the Governor’s School provides each student all textbooks, a laptop computer, a graphing calculator, and other required items. Governor’s School classes are scheduled to minimize interference with classes, school events, extra-curricular activities, and social experiences at the student’s high school.
Governor’s School students learn how to be successful in actual college courses taught by college faculty on a college campus. They learn in a college environment with other high school students who have similar interests and abilities and are focused on academic achievement. In
addition to study skills and test-taking strategies, students develop skills in time management, setting priorities, and self-discipline. Completing a Governor’s School program is a tremendous advantage in college and scholarship applications and is a credential that can be included in
resumes and job applications throughout a student’s career.
For additional information about JRGS, contact Eddie Graham, JRGS Director, at egraham@mgcc.edu or (540) 863-2872. For details about upcoming courses and programs at MGCC, reach out to Student Services at (540) 863-2820.
