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Governor’s Honors Program application process starts now
The Governor’s Honors Program is a highly regarded and highly selective summer program for students who are currently in 10th or 11th grade. The four-week program is held on the campus of Berry University in Rome and offers “academic, cultural and social enrichment.”
The program is funded by the State of Georgia, so selected students pay no tuition to attend.
To apply, a student must first be nominated by a teacher at their school, who teaches the subject area the student wants to study at GHP. Those nominations are due this fall.
Following the nomination process, students complete a rigorous application, after which they may be invited for interviews.
If your child is interested in GHP, they should reach out now to the GHP coordinator at their school. Home-schooled students should contact the GHP coordinator at the school they would be designated to attend if they were attending public school.
Upcoming Duke TIP programs at UGA for 5th and 6th graders
Registration is open for both fall sessions of the UGA-Duke TIP Academic Adventures program for students in grades 5 and 6.
This one-day program, held on the UGA campus, gives talented kids a chance to study a topic of interest with other high-achieving peers.
Fall sessions will be held on Oct. 5 and Nov. 16, 2019. Classes will include microbiology, comedy, law, video game design, and more.
To participate in Academic Adventures, your child must be registered with the Duke TIP 4th-6th Grade Talent Search. Not registered with Duke TIP? Learn more about how to get started so you can take advantage of opportunities like this one.
Popular classes will fill up quickly. Limited financial aid is available.
Fall Duke TIP Scholar Weekends at UGA
The University of Georgia will host two UGA-Duke TIP Scholar Weekend sessions this fall: Nov. 2-3 and Dec. 7-8, 2019.
The Scholar Weekend program gives students the chance to study a topic that’s outside the typical school curriculum, and to do so in a college environment with like-minded peers.
Scholar Weekends are open to any students in grades 8 to 11 who have been gifted identified by their school. This includes anyone enrolled in honors, International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement or accelerated classes.
Topics this spring include animation, microbiology, marine biology, veterinary medicine, psychology, sports medicine and more.
Students arrive on the UGA campus on Saturday morning, spend the day learning, stay overnight on the UGA campus, and continue their studies on Sunday. Courses are taught by UGA professors, graduate students, professionals, and gifted educators.
Registration deadline for the November weekend is October 11. Deadline for the December session is November 15. Popular courses typically fill before the registration deadline. Cost is $450. Financial aid may be available.
Learn about the Moon this Friday at Tellus
Tellus Museum will hold a lunar astronomy workshop this Friday, Sept. 6. It’s a chance to learn about the Moon and our travels there, and observe the Moon through a telescope.
Advance registration is required, and space is limited. The event is open to children ages 8 or older. All kids must be accompanied by a paid adult.
Registration closes Wednesday, Sept. 4 at noon.
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