The Roanoke Valley Governors School for Science and Technology

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The Roanoke Valley Governors School for Science
and Technology

• Parent Survival Training

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Mission

• The Roanoke Valley Governor's School, dedicated
  to leadership in innovative instructional
  practices, provides a unique environment in which
  students and teachers explore the
  interconnections between science, math,
  technology, and society and develop the necessary
  skills and perspectives to impact positively a
  constantly changing global society.

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Computer Applications and Technology

• At least 35 minutes of required for online work
  each week
• Angel online course management system
• Additional software needs to be installed for
  other tools used in the course

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Student Comments from CAT Online

• How do you make a tissue dance?
• Why couldn't the pony talk?
• What do you call a fish with no eyes?
• What's black, white, and red all over?
• There are 10 types of people in this world, what
  are they?

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Some trivia questions

• What was the average cost of rehabilitating a
  seal after the Exxon Valdez Oil spill?
• On average, how many peanuts does it take to make
  a 12 ounce jar of peanut butter?
• Who said, "We are the people our parents warned
  us about.?
• Someone who has Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophob
  ia has a fear of what?

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The Rumor Mill
Jeopardy Champ Ken Jennings
The 75th time is not a charm
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Learning GSA

• I.M.
• INTEGRATED MATHEMATICS
• G.S.C.
• GOVERNORS SCHOOL CHEMISTRY
• F.O.R.
• FUNDAMENTALS OF RESEARCH
• C.A.T.
• COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES
• N.E.R.D
• NEVER ENDING RADICAL DUDE

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The Schedule
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Monday
AM1
AM1
AM1
AM1
AM2
820-910
820-940
820-940
820-1100
820-1100
AM
AM2
915-1005
AM2
AM2
Elective
945-1100
945-1100
1010-1100
PM1
Elective
PM1
PM1
PM2
1210-100
1210-125
1210-125
1210-245
1210-245
PM
PM1
105-155
PM2
PM2
PM2 200-245
130-245
130-245
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Laboratory Research

• Students begin their research experience
  immediately in their first year.
• Students do individual or small group research
  every year.
• Students have unprecedented access to
  professionals and scientific analytic tools.

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RELAX MOM AND DAD, THIS IS CHALLENGING STUFF, BUT
WELL BE FINE!
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Research Courses Next Year

• Fundamentals of Research
• Biotechnology
• Environmental Research
• Mentorship
• Aerodynamics
• Product Design Engineering
• Geographical Information Systems

• Advanced Computer Science in Java
• Technology Based Research inApplied Physics
• Experimental Botany
• Forensic Science
• Directed Study

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IMPORTANT DATES

• We post the calendar at our websitehttp//www.rvg
  s.k12.va.us
• WEEK OF OCT.4th-8thPROGRESS GRADE REPORTS
  DISTRIBUTED TO STUDENTS
• TALK TO YOUR CHILDABOUT THE GRADES ANDIF THE
  GRADE REPORTNEEDS TO BE SIGNED

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IMPORTANT DATES

• NOVEMBER 2ND
• PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
• 1200 PM TO 545 PM
• APPOINTMENTS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY THROUGH FRONT
  OFFICE!
• CALL 853-2116 IN MID-OCTOBER

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IMPORTANT DATES

• NOVEMBER 23-24SEMESTER ONE ASSESSMENTS BEFORE
  THANKSGIVING
• INTERSESSION BEGINS
• NOV 29th
• SEMESTER ENDS JANUARY 21st

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IMPORTANT DATES

• SATURDAY, JANUARY 8TH
• THE PROJECT FORUM
• MANDATORY SCHOOL DAY
• SKI TRIPS DONT EXCUSE!
• CANNOT REPLICATE THE EXPERIENCE FOR KIDS WHO MISS
• AN IMPORTANT CULMINATING EVENT FOR KIDS HARD
  WORK!

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NOTES, ABSENCES, TARDIES, AND ADMINISTRIVIA

• PARENT NOTES ARE ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY IF STUDENTS
  ARE ABSENT OR TARDY
• PLEASE CONTACT US IN ADVANCE IF POSSIBLE
• STUDENTS MUST SHOW THE INITIATIVE TO RECOVER
  ASSIGNMENTS AND HOMEWORK MISSED

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OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

• We will post messages on The Board in the lobby.
  We cannot deliver personal messages to students
  except in emergencies.
• We generally close when RCPS closes, but not
  necessarily when other schools close.
• Read the student handbook in the planner.

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2004-2005 Goals

• Curriculum Implement five-year plan
• Instruction Implement differentiated learning
  techniques
• Outreach Improve diversity of school population
• Resources Acquire human and physical resources
  to support curricular initiatives.
• Research Increase variety and sophistication of
  research.
• Alumni Build organization to create networking
  and support opportunities.

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We Need Help

• Participate in School Events
• Obtain Resources to Support Learning
• Participate in Fundraising Efforts
• Sign Up to Assist at Project Forum

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TOGETHER WE STAND

• CALL/EMAIL THE TEACHER FIRST !
• WELL CALL/EMAIL YOU!
• KIDS HAVE TEACHERS PHONE NUMBERS!
• TEACHERS WILL PUT SCHEDULES, ASSIGNMENTS, ON
  THEIR COURSE LINKS TO OUR HOMEPAGE
• http//www.rvgs.k12.va.us

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TOGETHER WE STAND

• PARENTS NEWSLETTER / QUARTERLY (BY EMAIL)
• THE MIRROR IMAGE / QUARTERLY
• PARENT EMAIL COMMUNICATION NETWORK

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Call, Write, and Visit

• Dr. Evan Glazereglazer_at_rvgs.k12.va.us853 - 2116