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STUDENT LIFE AT TGS
Where will students stay?
The
students will stay at Bruce Hall a dormitory at the University
of North Texas (UNT). All meals will be provided through the
governor's school. Most classes and extracurricular activities will
be held nearby. Male and female participants will be assigned to
separate floors and will share a room with another participant. Student Life Staff will make room assignments, and Resident
Assistants will reside on each floor.
What will the ratio of students to
adults at TGS?
There
will be approximately 16 resident assistants
(RA's) who will live in
the dorm with the students. They will assist students getting to
class, moving around campus, and provide guidance.
Many of our RA's have previous
experience in similar positions at the Texas Academy of Mathematics
and Science (TAMS)-- an early college entry program at UNT.
All RA's and instructors will have up-to-date criminal background
checks.
Will my son or daughter be separated
from University of North Texas students?
Bruce
Hall will only house TGS students and RA's. UNT will be in summer
session during TGS, but governor's school participants will have
activities separate from summer school students.
Will there be a curfew?
Yes,
students will be required to be in their rooms at 11:30pm each
night. RA's will conduct bed checks.
How will students move around
Denton?
Transportation on field trips or other excursions will be provided.
Are there laundry facilities
available?
There are coin operated laundry
facilities in the dormitory for you to use.
What items are not permitted at the
Governor's School?
Computers, video games, televisions,
refrigerators, electric fans, electric heaters, hot plates or other
food-warming appliances, fireworks, explosives, cigarettes or
smoking materials, tobacco products, butane lighters, halogen lamps,
quartz light bulbs/lamps, candles, incense, fluid lamps/lanterns,
skates (of any kind), skateboards, scooters (of any kind), bicycles,
weapons (of any kind), toys that look like weapons, walkie-talkies,
video cameras, and handcuffs (or anything like that!). Anything
illegal to you as a minor or otherwise is strictly forbidden
including alcohol and illegal drugs.
May I bring my car to TGS?
No. Student participants of TGS are not allowed personal vehicles on the UNT campus for the 3-week session.
Can I attend religious services
during the Governor's School?
Staff members will arrange
transportation to local churches on Sunday mornings.
What time is check out on Saturday,
June 26th?
Students may begin checking out at 9:00
a.m. and must be out of Bruce Hall no later than 12 noon on June
26th.
How do I check out of the Texas
Governor's School?
By clicking
here!
Can I download the TGS 2008
slideshow?
Yes you can! Go to the
Activities page to download and view
the slideshow.
ACADEMICS
AT TGS
What courses
are offered at the TGS?
Students will take courses focused on science and technology such as
biological, medical, chemical
and physical sciences; technological and engineering sciences as
well as ethics, arts, and history as related to science and
technology. Courses on Preparing for College and
Developing Writing Skills will also be required.
Are the
courses for high school or college credit?
No,
courses will not have grades and will not be for credit. Only TGS
students will attend these classes.
Who will teach
the courses?
A two
person team
of a university faculty and a secondary school teacher
will teach each class.
Will there be extracurricular
activities?
Yes,
there will be many nonacademic activities, including musical
performances and group competitions.
In addition,
there will be informal social gatherings (milk and cookies) each
evening and three more organized social functions.
What are the key dates?
The application due date is February 26, 2010. Acceptances will be mailed shortly after.
Where can I
find out more about the Texas Governor's School?
This website will be updated
continuously to answer questions. If you need additional
information, please write to us at
txgovschool@unt.edu. Your
questions and our answers will be quickly added to the website.
OTHER QUESTIONS
What other summer programs are available?
Texas Governor's School at Lamar University, Beaumont
Texas Governor's School at Texas A&M University, College Station
GATE (Governor's Academy for Teaching Excellence) at Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi
IDEAL (Institute for the Development and Enrichment of Advanced Learners)
at Texas Tech University
