Advanced Programs Overview

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1	Advanced Programs Overview
2	Overview	The Goochland Advance College Academy (ACA) provides high school students the opportunity to earn a transferable associate degree while completing the requirements of a high school diploma. The curriculum is carefully selected and sequenced in order to satisfy the requirements of the high school diploma and associate degree at the same time.	The purpose of the BRVGS program is to serve the academic needs of a community of motivated, high-ability students through a variety of instructional strategies and learning opportunities that engage their interests and challenge their intellectual boundaries beyond a traditional high school experience. BRVGS offers courses that are exclusively available to its students.	The Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School for Government and International Studies (MLWGS) is an innovative public high school offering a comprehensive college preparatory program emphasizing government, international studies, science, mathematics, languages, and fine arts. The school serves students selected on the basis of aptitude and interest in its mission.
3	Program course requirements	8th- successful completion of Algebra I, minimum. 9th & 10th - Geometry and world language begun by 9th grade. Honors classes at GHS and Humanities recommended. 11th & 12th - college courses at GHS Please refer to the program website for specific course information.	9th grade - Technology Through the Ages (WH I and II) 10th grade - BRVGS AP Biology/Biotechnology 11th grade - 2 selected BRVGS electives 12th grade - BRVGS Senior Internship, additional BRVGS elective	Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School offers courses in all disciplines. Please refer to the website for more specific course offerings.
4	Graduation Requirements	60-62 credit hours of Dual Enrollment classes; meet GHS graduation requirements	28 credits of required courses including a minimum of 4 AP or DE classes. Please see website for more information.	31 credits, including the study of two languages. Please visit the MLWGS website for details.
5	Location of program	Goochland High School (the college classes are taught by credentialed GHS teachers at GHS or virtually by JSR faculty)	Goochland High School	Maggie L. Walker Governor's School - Richmond, VA (transportation provided)
6	Who can apply (Goochland County Residents)	8th grade students enrolled in Algebra I or above; Limited application opportunities exist in 9th and 10th grade with additional curriculum requirements at each grade.	8th grade students	8th grade students
7	Application Process	Application, successful completion of Algebra 1 by 8th grade; grades; teacher recommendations; personal statement; strong potential for success in college courses	Application, interviews, standardized tests, GPA, writing task, teacher recommendations	Application, successful completion of Algebra I by 8th grade, standardized testing, GPA and review of course rigor, essay, teacher recommendations
8	Who is accepted	Students who meet the criteria	Competitive application process; top 18 - 36 applicants	Competitive application process, top 7 applicants
9	Cost to student	$60 per credit hour (2023-24 fee). Per credit cost subject to change each year. Financial assistance available for qualifying families.	No cost for BRVGS classes	No cost to the student
10	Simultaneous Programs	BRVGS & ACA (must be accepted into both programs)	ACA & BRVGS (must be accepted into both programs; BRVGS elective requirements are reduced for students enrolled in ACA)	None
11	For more information:	http://www.reynolds.edu/get_started/advance_college_academy/default.aspx	http://www.brvgs.k12.va.us/	http://mlwgs.com/welcome-to-mlwgs/
12	Goochland County Public Schools Contact:	Dr. Beth Fowler, Coordinator of Advanced Programs and Equity, Goochland County Public Schools bfowler@glnd.k12.va.us, 804-556-5610	Dr. Beth Fowler, Coordinator of Advanced Programs and Equity, Goochland County Public Schools bfowler@glnd.k12.va.us, 804-556-5610	Dr. Beth Fowler, Coordinator of Advanced Programs and Equity, Goochland County Public Schools bfowler@glnd.k12.va.us, 804-556-5610
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14	*Other opportunities exist for students to earn college credit while in high school, such as dual enrollment and Advanced Placement classes. These are individual offerings and not part of a larger program. Please see your child's school counselor for more information.
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