Gwinnett School of

Mathematics,
Science, and
Technology
Informational Meeting
for Rising 9th Graders
[2014 2015 SY]

Mr. IV Bray, Principal

Questions and Answers

questions@gsmst.org

Gwinnett School of Mathematics,

Science, and Technology
Mission
to nurture the talents and high potential
of all students through a unique,
challenging, and integrated curriculum with
a focus on mathematics, science, and
technology.

Gwinnett School of Mathematics,

Science, and Technology
GSMST began serving students in the Fall of 2007,
accepting rising ninth graders only.
GSMST is currently serving 938 students:

349 Freshmen
226 Sophomores
193 Juniors
170 Seniors

Our fourth class of Seniors will

graduate in May 2014.

GSMST 2012 -2013

Academic Achievements
100% Graduation Rate - led the county

SAT average 1917

ACT average 29.0
Governors Honors Program
15 of our students participated in GHP

AP Awards (AP tests are scored from 1 to 5)

100
31
116
45

Scholars (at least 3 tests with average 3.0)

Scholars with Honor (at least 4 tests with average 3.25)
Scholars with Distinction (at least 5 tests with average 3.5)
National AP Scholars (at least 8 tests with average of 4)

Led the county in % students scoring 3+ on AP Exam (90%)

Led the county:
GHSWT
10th Grade Gateway

100% Pass Rate

100% Pass Rate

Questions and Answers

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GSMST
Curriculum
Overview
Mrs. Karen Rockey, Curriculum AP

9th Grade Program of Study

All students will take: 7 credits in 1 year : 6 REQUIRED COURSES and 1 ELECTIVE
Language Arts integrated with World Cultures
Advanced Chemistry
Advanced Physics & Engineering Concepts Integrated Course
Foreign Language (2 years are required)

Chinese I, German I, Spanish I or Spanish II

The following depends on current math class and performance

1.Accelerated Algebra - Year Long
2.Accelerated Geometry - Year Long
3.Geometry Fall Semester AND

Accelerated PreCalculus Spring Semester

9th Grade Electives

(Students select one of the following)

Fine Arts:

Band
Foundations of Studio Art
Introduction to Music Technology
Orchestra
Piano

Health/PE: graduation requirement

Health: One Semester 0.5 Credit ; PE: One Semester 0.5 Credit

Engineering

Robotics and Mechatronics

Intermediate Programming

Other

AP Human Geography
Debate
Journalism/Yearbook (interview and review of writing samples)

9th Grade Schedules

5 Courses per day
(7 full credits per year)
Courses
(For students in AACC currently in 8th grade)
Accelerated Geometry Common Core or higher
Foreign Language
Physics/Engineering (2 periods)*
Chemistry + Language Arts on an A/B Block
Elective

Schedule options are available for students that will move into
Accelerated Algebra, but the sequencing and blocked classes
have yet to be determined.

10th Grade Program of Study

6 REQUIRED COURSES and 1 ELECTIVE

Science
AP Biology
Engineering

Engineering Applications

Mathematics
(Students take 1 of the following)

Foreign Language
(Students take 1 of the following)

Chinese II
German II
Spanish II
Spanish III

Humanities II-Integrated
10th Grade Language Arts

Accelerated Geometry CC
Accelerated Pre-calculus CC
AP Calculus BC

AND
AP World History

11th Grade Program of Study

4.5 REQUIRED COURSES

Science

Mathematics

(Students choose 1 of the following)

(Students choose 1 of the following)

Accelerated Pre-calculus C.C.
AP Calculus (AB or BC)
Calculus II
MultiVariable Calculus
Ga Tech Distance Learning
Calculus II/III

AP Physics C Mechanics
AP Physics C Electricity &
Magnetism
AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
Biochemical Engineering
Analytical Forensics

Humanities III-Integrated
American Literature

AP US History AND
AP Government
OR
Junior Fellowship Experience Honors US History AND
Honors Political Systems
(JFE): one semester

12th Grade Program of Study

5 REQUIRED COURSES

Science

Mathematics

(Students choose 1 of the following)

(Students choose 1 of the following)

AP Physics C Mechanics
AP Physics C Electricity &
Magnetism
AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
Biochemical Engineering
Analytical Forensics

AP Calculus AB or BC
Advanced Calculus II
MultiVariable Calculus
Differential Equations AND/OR
Number Theory

Humanities IV
AP Language/Composition OR
AP Language/Literature

Senior Capstone Experience (SCE)

yearlong

AP Macro & AP Micro Economics

Upper Level Electives

Fine Arts:

2D Art
AP Art
Digital Photography
Drawing and Painting
Intermediate Music Technology

Foreign Languages:

AP Spanish
Chinese III
Chinese IV
German II
German III
Spanish IV

Engineering
3D Modeling
Advanced Robotics
AP Computer Science
Aero/Ocean Engineering

Appropriate & Alternative Energy

Architectural Design
Information Technology
Materials Engineering &
Nanotechnology

MISC
AP Statistics
Yoga

GSMST: Transportation
A.M.
Transportation to the students high school in their
attendance zone is provided by GCPS buses as with
any other high school student. GSMST students will
then board another bus from that high school to be
transported to our facility.
P.M.
Students will board a bus in the afternoons to the middle
school in their attendance zone and from there they will
board their bus home.

School Hours:
8:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.

GSMST: Technology
Classrooms have:
Interactive Boards
Overhead LCD projectors
Interwrite Tablets
Document Cameras
Wireless Connections
Students have:
Student Response Systems
Interactive Music Labs
Foreign Language Labs
Personal Laptops

GSMST:
Current Faculty and Staff
89 Staff Members including
59 Classroom Teachers*
68% have a Masters Degree
27% have a Specialist Degree
13 % have Doctorates
Technology Team
Guidance Counselor
College Placement Specialist
Internship Coordinator
SCE Specialist

GSMST Student Support Services

Guidance Office
Intervention
Enrichment
Peer Tutoring
Parent/Teacher
Conferences

SST Meetings
Progress Reports/
Parent Portal Access
Mandatory Summer STEM Experience (SSE) will
be held June 9-12, 2014 at GSMST from
8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

GSMST Student Perspective

GSMST Extracurricular Activities

We dont have High School Sports,
but we do have:

Dances
Prom
Coffee House
Talent Show
International Night
Intramurals: football & basketball
Movie Night

GSMST Clubs:
School Sponsored & Student Initiated

Architecture Club
Art Club
Beta Club
Board Gaming
Book Club
Chinese Club
Debate Team
Digital Media Club
Drum Circle
Ecology Club
Engineering Honor Society
Interact Club
Intramurals
Jazz Band
Math Team
Model United Nations

Mu Alpha Theta
National Art Honor Society
National Honor Society
National Spanish Honor Society
Newspaper
Performing Arts Club
Percussion Ensemble
Relay for Life
Robotics
Scholars Bowl
Science Olympiad
Sign Language Club
Spanish Club
Study Abroad
Student Government
Women in Technology

Questions and Answers

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GSMST Partnership Program

Phase I: 9th Grade Speaker Series
Exposure to different businesses, industries, universities

Phase II: 10th Grade Job Shadowing

Site visits.

Phase III: Junior Fellowship Experience

Phase IV: Senior Capstone Experience

GSMST
e-portfolio

GSMST Registration Information

Eligibility
Enrollment for the 9th grade class is open to all students
who are currently in a recognized 8th grade curriculum
and complete all 8th grade promotion requirements by
the end of the 2013-14 academic school year.

The students custodial parent(s) / guardian(s) must

currently reside within the school district of Gwinnett
County Public Schools..

GSMST Registration Process

The Registration Form is available to all students at

www.gsmst.org
Return the completed registration forms directly to
GSMST fax, mail, or hand deliver.
Do not submit registration forms to your
middle school.

GSMST Registration Process

GSMST Registration Forms must be received
or postmarked by January 31, 2014.
GSMST will send confirmation of receipt of
registration forms via e-mail.
February 10, 2014:
GSMST lottery for the 2014-2015 9th grade class
(350 plus a waiting list)

Acceptance letters sent home, along with course

preference sheets

Questions and Answers

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