GSMST MISSION:

To nurture the talents and high potential of students through a unique, challenging, and integrated curriculum with a focus on mathematics, science, and technology.

 

GCPS researched national models of math/science-focused secondary schools. Research included on-site visits, conferring with leadership of schools, and reviewing curriculum. The charter application was approved by GCPS Board of Education in March, 2006 The GSMST charter status allows flexibility for design of curriculum and schedule to facilitate vision for the school. This vision for the school is shared with multiple audiences, including the Superintendent’s Council of Community Advisors, the Gwinnett Neighborhood Leadership, Chamber of Commerce Representatives, and a Bioscience Committee.  

GSMST Courses of study focus on three primary areas:  bioscience, engineering, emerging technology. Humanities studies integrate social sciences, history, culture, fine arts, literature, and composition. Fine Arts offerings will include links to technology. Foreign Languages focuses on emerging world languages and fluency in technical and business language. Curriculum teams including GCPS master teachers and post-secondary representatives reviewed curriculum from model math/science schools and drafted curriculum AKS for grade 9, with 9-12 perspective. Proposed curriculum was presented to the Advisory Board representing 57 Georgia companies and post-secondary educators in the fields of bioscience, engineering, and technology for review and feedback. Curriculum AKS and Advisory Board comments were submitted to district GEMS Oversight Committee of over 40 parents, community members, business leaders, post-secondary representatives, and GCPS educators for validation. Curriculum as approved by GEMS Committee was submitted to Board of Education on April 12, 2007 and adopted. The process for curriculum AKS development will be continued in 2008-2009 for upper level courses. Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology, its administrators, teachers, and other staff are committed to helping our students achieve their potential and maximize their opportunities and infinite possibilities. The District Office staff is focused on long-term support and leadership on behalf of this school and its students.   

Technology plays an integral role in supporting the curriculum and instruction at GSMST. Lenova made a generous donation for all GSMST students to have personal laptops. With the implementation of the 1:1 laptop rollout, students have instant access to instructional material and documentation to supplement their classroom research. Students also use their laptops to access the GCPS e-Companion on-line learning site for Health and PE, enter and access science lab data or design environmental structures with the latest AutoCAD software. Teachers and students also have access to Promethium active boards, overhead LCD Projectors, DVD players, a Foreign Language lab, an interactive music lab, and student response systems to further engage students in the classroom and prepare them to be successful in the global workforce of the 21^st century.

 

GSMST was temporarily housed on the Duluth High School Campus, Building 100, for years 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010. GSMST was a separate school from Duluth High School, even though it resided temporarily on the Duluth campus. Renovations updated and modernized 18 classrooms, and offices. The GSMST signature building and permanent location will be at the geographic center of Gwinnett County near Sugarloaf/Old Norcross, at the former site of Benefield Elementary School. The anticipated move to new building will occur in 2010-2011. The 2007 Freshman Class will graduate from the new GSMST signature building. The new building is designed for a maximum of 1,200 students, with the design driven by curriculum and flexibility. The building incorporates a high-tech look, with project-based work areas for students’, university and business collaboration.

The new address is 970 McElvaney Lane, Lawrenceville, GA 30044.  

We are located at 970 McElvaney Lane, Lawrenceville, GA 30044. Our Telephone number is 678-518-6700. For information regarding Enrollment, please visit the link on our website.  We only accept students in the 9th grade, and all Gwinnett County students who are entering 9th grade are eligible each year.  However, we encourage you to review the curriculum as our school has a rigorous and challenging curriculum. Rising 8th grade students should check the website in the Fall for information regarding 2011-2012 registration.

Bus transportation is provided from their home Middle School.

GSMST has a variety of volunteer opportunities for parents to get involved. The PTSA is in its Charter Year and continues to contribute greatly to the success of GSMST.    

GSMST is open to all Gwinnett resident 8th grade students, with the registration process occurring during the winter of each year.