GovsPLUS

On the campus of The Governor’s Academy in Byfield, Massachusetts.

There is NO COST for students to attend GovsPLUS. All books, school supplies, meals (breakfast and lunch), and bus transportation to and from Lawrence are provided.

Any current 7th or 8th grade student from Lawrence who is ambitious, is capable, and can reliably attend GovsPLUS with a positive attitude every day is encouraged to apply.
 

Three experienced teachers teach the summer morning academic courses: Omar Machado, Director of GovsPLUS, and Amanda Berg, Program Assistant. They are assisted by current students and alumni from Governor’s who work as student-instructors in the program. The student-instructors assist in the classroom, provide supplemental tutorial support, teach elective courses, lead enrichment activities, and mentor the GovsPLUS scholars outside of the classroom.

The summer program includes breakfast, morning classes, lunch, and afternoon activities. Once a week, scholars, faculty, and staff take field trips to area locations like parks, museums, independent high school and college campuses, and other fun destinations.

• 9:00 a.m. - Breakfast in The Governor’s Academy dining hall.
• 9:30-11:45 a.m. - Three periods of morning classes to develop skills such as math, reading, writing, and critical thinking.

○ Small-group instruction in math courses align with state curriculum guidelines and assessments, emphasize problem solving through real world applications, and help combat summer learning loss.

○ In the humanities courses, scholars learn about Latina/o and African American history, literature, and culture. They build their literacy skills, as well as cultivate a special interest in social justice. Scholars also participate in workshops that develop their research, writing, and public speaking skills.

• 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. - Lunch in The Governor’s Academy dining hall.
• 12:30-3:00 p.m. - Community building events, small-group mentoring, and enrichment activities, which may include recreational sports, visual and performing arts, science and technology, or community service.

GovsPLUS scholars continue their relationship with Governor’s throughout the academic year with monthly occasions to reconnect. Workshops help scholars develop their organizational skills, teach them how to identify and apply to various high schools and how to prepare for this transition, and offer them opportunities to receive counseling and support from experienced faculty advisers and Govs mentors. Scholars also engage in numerous enrichment activities and field trips throughout the school-year such as amusement parks, athletic events, local shows, bowling and skating, and volunteering in the community.

Please click here to access the application form.