What are the PA Governor's Schools of Excellence?
They are a comprehensive set of 5-week long summer residential enrichment programs for high school students, taking place on college campuses across the state. PGSE are free. Students selected receive a full room, board, and tuition scholarship. Students are responsible for transportation to and from the PGSE and for spending money. This is an excellent enrichment program!
Who are the PGSE for?
They are for high school students who are talented, high achieving, gifted, or who demonstrate unusual abilities and skills in the content areas of the programs. They are for students who have not only demostrated above average ability in a given content area but who also possess high interest and curiosity about the field. Students in Grades 10 and 11 are eligible to apply.
How do I apply?
Applications are available in the guidance office. They are also available on the Internet at the address below. Deadlines for applications are strict. All students are encouraged to submit applications to their guidance counselor BEFORE the Christmas holiday! See the website below for deadline dates.
If I have questions, who should I see?
Stop in the guidance office to see your counselor. In addition, Joan Conway of the IU 8 is also available to answer questions. Joan's number is (814) 695-5643, EXT. 316. Her email is jconway@iu08.org.
Governor's Schools of Excellence Website
Past Central High School GSE Participants:
Will England, Summer of 2006 Graduate of the Governor's School for Global Entrepreneurship.
Matt Moyer, Summer of 2006 Graduate of the Governor's School for Health Care.
Peter Pullen, Summer of 2005 Graduate of the Governor's School for the Arts.
Rachael England,
Summer of 2004 Graduate of the Governor's School for Global Entrepreneurship.
Lila Wise-Favinger, Summer 2003 Graduate of the Agricultural Science School of Excellence.
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