The Tennessee Governor's Schools provide eleven challenging and high-intensity programs for rising 11th and 12th-grade students nominated by high school faculty. Each school offers a unique learning environment for students interested in the arts, humanities, agriculture science, STEM programs, advanced mathematics, physics, leadership, international studies, Tennessee history, or potential teaching careers. Students interested in participating in a Governor's School should obtain applications from a high school administrator, school counselor, or other faculty member. Applications, submission information, and critical deadlines will be posted on the webpages of each individual Governor’s Schools site.

You must submit your application to your counselor by the FHS deadline! Applications submitted by students directly to the Governor's School will not be accepted! 

Governor's School for the Arts Deadline:  DECEMBER 1, 2023

ALL other Governor's School Deadlines: DECEMBER 15, 2023

TO APPLY:

Step 1: Email your counselor and let them know which schools you are applying to!

10th grade: natalie.mcmichael2@knoxschools.org

11th grade: rachel.bast@knoxschools.org 

Step 2: Access applications on the TN Governor's School website.

You must submit your application to your counselor by the FHS deadline! Applications submitted by students directly to the Governor's School will not be accepted! 

Governor's School for the Arts Deadline:  DECEMBER 1, 2023

ALL other Governor's School Deadlines: DECEMBER 15, 2023