Speciality Programs
Fredericksburg Summer Regional Governor's School Serving Students in Grades 6-11
Two-week enrichment in science and mentorships for identified gifted students. The program serves students in grades 6-11 and is held at James Monroe High School in Fredericksburg City. Applications are typically available in the winter. Contact your gifted resource teacher or school counselor for more information.
Chesapeake Bay Governor's School Serving Students in Grades 10-12
The Chesapeake Bay Governor's School (CBGS) provides an educational option for highly motivated and talented students interested in or with an aptitude for math, science, and technology. The CBGS program operates under a shared day model where students attend the CBGS at their regional site for half of the school day and attend their home high school for the other half of the day. KGCS students attend CBGS at the Bowling Green Site in the morning and King George High School classes in the afternoon. KGHS school counselors work to arrange student schedules accordingly. KGCS students are selected to attend the CBGS through a rigorous application process. Contact your school counselor for assistance.
Chesapeake Bay Governor's School is a rigorous program focusing on marine and environmental science. Strong candidates for this program must have completed Algebra I and Geometry to apply.
The Commonwealth Governor's School Serving Students in Grades 9-12
The Commonwealth Governor's School is based on a school-within-a-school model, the half-day program at utilizes real-time interactive audio/visual technology, field trips, and team teaching to create a regional community of learners. The Commonwealth Governor's School curriculum is designed to challenge students in four major academic content areas, through problem-based instruction appropriate for gifted and highly motivated learners and to focus on the community issues of environment, development, and service. KGCS students are selected to attend the CGS through a rigorous application process. Contact your school counselor for assistance.
The Commonwealth Governor's School is a rigorous program focusing on math, science, history, and English. Candidates for this program must have completed Algebra I by the end of 8th grade to apply.
The Academy of Technology and Innovation Serving Students in Grades 9-12
The Academy of Technology and Innovation at the University of Mary Washington is a regional high school program that emphasizes computer and data science across various disciplines. Students will engage in a personalized, small-scale learning environment at UMW's Stafford Campus, where educational pathways are tailored to equip them with the technology skills necessary for their academic and career interests. King George County Schools participates in this regional, college-partnership lab school. Selection is held through a lottery process in the spring of 8th grade.