The applications for the Governor’s school are now being accepted. This is an exciting educational opportunity for juniors.
What is Governor’s School? When is it and how do I get more information to see if my child may be a candidate? The exact dates for each program with the exception of Stockton, are listed below. The exact dates for the School of the Environment has not been published.
The
Governor’s School Program consists of five different schools:
·
The
Governor’s School of Engineering and Technology at Rutgers University
·
The
Governor’s School on the Environment at Richard Stockton State College
·
The
Governor’s School of International Studies at Ramapo College
·
The
Governor’s School of Public Issues at Monmouth University
· The Governor’s School in the Sciences at Drew University
Approximately
90 scholars will be selected from throughout New Jersey for each of the schools
listed above. Each Governor’s school
focuses on a subject area so each applicant needs supporting documentation that
attests to the academic aptitude in that genre. The criteria used to select the
finalists includes PSAT test scores, strength of their academic schedule, rank
and grade point average and teacher recommendations. The area of the school’s
concentration is implied in the specific school’s name at each university
campus listed above. When a
student is selected, room and board at each of the schools is free of charge. Morris
Catholic can nominate one student to each school. Applications are available
in the guidance office from Mrs. Hatcher.
*It is
important to know that Governor School candidates are sought after by the top
schools in the state for acceptance and scholarship.
All
programs are during the summer months as follows:
Rutgers
begins on June 28, 2009 Ramapo
will begin on July 5, 2009
Stockton’s
date has not yet been determined. Monmouth
will begin on July 12, 2009
Drew
will begin on July 12, 2009
How do
I become a candidate?
- There are three ways: nominate
yourself or have your parents nominate you.
- Teachers can nominate
academically talented students
- Nomination through the
selection committee.
Once all
nominations are complete and the preliminary applications received, a school
committee will select the most qualified students to compete at the county
level.
Further
details, call Mrs. Hatcher@ 973-627-6674 X 123