The enrichment classes meet once a week. Eligibility is determined with prescribed criteria established by the school division. Since this Governor s School for Science and Technology is located in Northern Virginia, the school serves qualified applicants from the area school districts, including Loudoun County. Eighth grade students are selected to attend after a competitive process that evaluates admission test scores, academic achievement, personal essays, teacher recommendations, and self-reported interests and activities. All applicants must take the admissions examination, which is administered each year in Loudoun County at Farmwell Station Middle School.
Most students enter as ninth graders.
Replacements are selected for vacancies at the tenth grade level only. Loudoun County provides transportation for all students who are accepted at the school. All students are enrolled in an eight-period program designed to satisfy the credits required for graduation. Over 85 clubs and 25 varsity sports are offered. These enhance the academic curriculum and offer unique learning experiences with mentors from the professional community.