The core curriculum for the Blue Ridge Virtual Governor's School is carefully planned by qualified subject matter instructors and approved by the BRVGS Joint Board, with representatives from all participating school divisions. Those courses specifically designed for Governor's school students are termed "core courses." These courses are uniquely designed to emphasize connections between disciplines, real-world situations, collaboration, integration of technology, and innovative approaches to learning.

These courses, in combination with advanced courses at each participating local high school and college-level offerings, work together to provide a rigorous course of study for BRVGS students. As students progress into 11th and 12th grades, the BRVGS Core Courses are created to make learning an active process. Students must actively pursue excellence. Students will be given all of the resources necessary for success, but will not be given 'answers'. Group collaboration and problem solving are emphasized. All courses in core academic areas are taught at the gifted or enriched level. Students must complete Governor's School Core Courses on each grade level, as they progress, in order to be eligible for graduation with the Governor's School Seal.

Please see our Program of Studies for current courses and requirements