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Visual & Performing Arts Summer Governor’s School Interest Meeting – Thursday, October 29
Visual & Performing Arts Summer Governor’s School Interest Meeting – Thursday, October 29
Each year, all HHS students have the opportunity to apply for the Visual and Performing Arts Summer Governor’s School, a program sponsored by the Virginia Department of Education. If accepted, students will spend a month in residence on the Radford University campus, taking classes and enhancing their skills in the fields of Visual Arts, Dance, Music and Theatre.
The VPA Governor’s School Interest meeting will be held on Thursday, October 29 @ 3:00 p.m. This meeting is for any HHS student who is a CURRENT 10th or 11th grade student who is interested in applying . Students MUST be a rising JUNIOR or SENIOR to apply for the VPA Summer Governor’s School.
If you would like to attend the VPA Interest Meeting, please email Dr. Poxon for the meeting link.
Stephanie Poxon, Ph.D.
Director
Center for the Arts
slpoxon@henrico.k12.va.us
Opportunity at American University
Dear IB Students and Parents:
I would like to introduce you to a summer program at American University that may be of interest to students in your International Baccalaureate (IB) Program.
The Community of Scholars at AU’s School of International Service offers rising junior and senior high school students the opportunity to take a rigorous three-credit college class taught by highly regarded members of the AU faculty. Like the IB program, Community of Scholars is committed to a broad, interdisciplinary approach to the study of global, national, and local affairs that values human rights, public service, and social justice.
This summer’s classes include “Diplomacy and Dictators: U.S. Foreign Policy in An Uncertain World,” “Worlds Apart, Worlds Together: Conflict, Culture, and Cooperation,” and “Justice and Sustainability: Global Environmental Politics.”
Over the course of the three-week program, students will enhance their preparation for college while engaging in cutting-edge class material. Small, seminar-style classes enable professors to challenge and encourage the potential of each student. The courses are complemented with guest speakers, site visits to such places as the State Department, Model UN, and skills-building workshops.
Please do not hesitate to contact me at 202-885-2442 or communityofscholars@american.edu or visit our website at www.american.edu/sis/communityofscholars
Thank you for sharing this information with students in your school. I look forward to hearing from you.
Best Regards,
Page Hogan