Students residing in Goochland County have the unique opportunity to participate in three highly-regarded, challenging regional programs: Advance College Academy, Blue Ridge Virginia Governor’s School, and Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School. These programs offer opportunities for dual enrollment courses, virtual coursework, and career-ready pathways. Students may apply for each of these programs in the fall of their eighth grade year; all three programs begin in ninth grade. The selection process and criteria vary for each program. Additional information regarding each of these three programs follows.
Student applicants not currently enrolled at Goochland Middle School must contact the GMS Registar Tracy Davis (tdavis@glnd.k12.va.us) to establish proof of residency when applying to the programs.
For questions or assistance with any of these program applications, please reach out to your child's GMS school counselor or Dr. Beth Fowler, GCPS Coordinator of Student Advancement (bfowler@glnd.k12.va.us).