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Blue Ridge Governor's School director outlines application process, capstone and supports
Summary
Wanda Elliott and staff described Blue Ridge Governor's School as a regional program with a senior capstone, mentorships, and reduced credit requirements for students also in ACA; presenters said the application opens Monday and closes Dec. 6, and that the program is generally free with limited exceptions.
Wanda Elliott, the director who spoke for Blue Ridge Governor's School, told families the program is a regional governor's-school model (not a single physical campus) that offers rigorous coursework, a senior capstone and student supports, and described the online application process and selection criteria.
Elliott said the typical Blue Ridge requirement is eight credits over the high-school career but that students who also participate…
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