Fifty-eight students from Gaston County Schools and two private school students will attend the James Forrester Commissioners’ School of Excellence June 15-27 at Belmont Abbey College.
The free two-week summer residential learning experience is open to rising 10th-graders in Gaston County. The most promising high school students attend seminars, take field trips, work with community leaders, hear guest speakers and participate in performances and hands-on experiences. Lessons involve problem-solving, teamwork, critical thinking, communication and community service.
Selection is based on academics, extracurricular activities, leadership potential, self-motivation and written expression.
