Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology
970 McElvaney Lane
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
www.gsmst.org
Phone: (678) 518-6700
Fax: (678) 518-6693
ETS/CEEB Code – 111140
Dr. Jeff Mathews, Principal
Hope Hawkins, Assistant Principal
Karen Rockey, Assistant Principal
The mission of the Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology is to nurture the talents
and high-potential of students through a unique, challenging, and integrated curriculum
with a focus on mathematics, science, and technology.
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
The Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology (GSMST) is a charter school that opened in fall 2007
as a part of Gwinnett County Public Schools. We are proud to be a member of the National Consortium of Specialized Secondary Schools of Mathematics, Science and Technology (NCSSSMST) and emphasize a rigorous
curriculum focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
Class of 2014
AP Exams
(as of June 2013)
AP Courses
170 Graduates
98.8% Tested, 91.2% passing at least one exam (3 or higher), 1,033 exams taken by Class of 2014
20 National AP Scholars (average of at least 4 on all exams, 4 or higher on 8 or more exams)
71 AP Scholars with Distinction (average of at least 3.5 on all exams, 3 or higher on 5 or more exams)
11 AP Scholars with Honor (average of 3.25 on all exams, 3 or higher on 4 or more exams)
34 AP Scholars (3 or higher on 3 or more exams)
Biology, Calculus AB/BC, Chemistry, Computer Science, English Language & Composition,
English Literature & Composition, Environmental Science, Government & Politics: US, Human Geography,
Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Physics C: Mechanics, Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism, Psychology,
Spanish Language, Statistics, Studio Art:2-D/3-D/Drawing, US History, World History
Career and Research Internships in 11th and 12th Grades
Unique to our curriculum are the Junior Fellowship Experience (JFE) and Senior Capstone Experience (SCE) programs. JFE and SCE are
graduation requirements for GSMST students and adhere to strict requirements regarding rigor, time commitment, and use of STEM skills.
Students participate in off-campus internships within companies and universities. Students can also choose to focus on a curricular area of
interest and complete in-depth original research and projects.
Junior Fellowship Experience – This intensive internship and research program partners university and industry experts with the class of 2014
to complete work assignments and research projects. Examples of research topics and fellowship locations include the following:
 “Heme Pocket Residues in a Globin Coupled Sensor”, Emory University
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“Elastic Cloud Encoding Platform”, Cisco Systems
Senior Capstone Experience – The yearlong SCE requires students to apply their knowledge to a research-based project or career internship
to emphasize the skills learned at GSMST. At the end of the year, all students will defend a portfolio of their work before a panel of business
leaders and educators. Examples of SCE projects conducted last year:
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“Robotic Mimicry - Kinect-IC Dancing Robot", at Georgia Tech
"Corporate Social Video Sharing for Customer Support", at Cisco Systems
"Research of Transition Metal Ligand Complexes to Enhance Chemical Behavior of Earth Abundant Metals", at Emory University
Class Rank
As an accelerated, STEM-based school, GSMST encourages our students to challenge themselves with innovative research and studies.
We believe that our students’ levels of achievement are not fully communicated by using class rank as a singular transcript statistic. Therefore,
GSMST chooses to emphasize other methods of academic distribution.
Class of 2014 Demographic Data:
GPA Quintile Ranges
Ethnicity:
16.5% African American/Black
48.2% Asian
5.9% Hispanic
4.1% Mixed/Other
25.3% White/European
Top 20% 3.918 - 4.00
Gender:
34.1% Female
65.9% Male
81-100% 1.760 - 2.889
Free & Reduced Price Lunch Eligibility
35.3% Free/Reduced Lunch
Grading System
90-100
A
21-40%
3.660 - 3.917
80-89
B
41-60%
3.406 - 3.659
74-79
C
61-80%
2.906 - 3.404
70-73
D
69 Below
F
Counseling Department
Amy Burke, Guidance Counselor
Meg Scheid, College Counselor
GSMST Course of Study - Class of 2014
All courses are taught at the Advanced/Honors, Advanced Placement (AP) or College-Level (CL).
Only AP and CL classes are weighted, with 10 points added to the numerical grade.
Academic concentrations are awarded in Bioscience, Engineering, and Emerging Technologies.
9thGrade Classes (7-9 Credits)
Accelerated Algebra OR Accelerated Geometry
Advanced Chemistry
Advanced Physics with Engineering Concepts*
Foundations of Engineering**
Language Arts
Spanish, German OR Chinese
Elective
*Not all students take Physics in 9th grade.
**Only taken if student is NOT in Physics
10th Grade Classes (7-8 Credits)
Geometry, PreCalculus OR AP Calculus AB or BC
AP Biology
Engineering Applications
Language Arts
AP World History OR Advanced World History
Foreign Language 2nd year
STEM or Other Elective
11th Grade Classes (6-8 Credits)
Advanced Math Elective*
Junior American Literature
AP US History AND AP American Government, or US History
AND Political Systems
STEM Electives
Other Elective
Junior Fellowship Experience
*Includes AP Calculus AB/BC,
Georgia Tech Calculus II/III, or Calculus II.
12th Grade Classes (5-7 Credits)
Advanced Math Elective*
AP Literature & Composition OR AP Language/Composition
AP Microeconomics AND AP Macroeconomics
STEM Electives - at least one must be Science
Other Electives
Senior Capstone Experience
*Includes Georgia Tech Calculus II/III, Calculus II,
Differential Equations, Numbers Theory, or AP Statistics
Other Electives
STEM Electives
Science
AP Physics C: Mechanics
AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism
AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
Biochemical Engineering
Forensic Analysis & Investigation
Engineering
Materials Engineering &
Nanotechnology
3D Modeling & Analysis
Architectural Design I & II
Foundations of Electronics
Digital Design
Technology
Intermediate Programming
AP Computer Science
IT Essentials
Robotics & Mechatronics
Advanced Robotics
Appropriate & Alternative Energy
Introduction to Music Technology
Advanced Music Technology
Classical Piano
Honors Orchestra
Advanced Orchestra
Percussion
Jazz Band
Vocal Ensemble
Math
Calculus II/III (Distance Learning GA Tech)
Calculus II (CL)
Multivariable Calculus (CL)*
AP Statistics
Number Theory (CL)
Differential Equations (CL)
Spanish III, IV
AP Spanish
AP Chinese
Debate
Journalism/Yearbook
Broadcast Journalism
Foundations of Studio Art
2D/3D Design
Digital Photography
Drawing and Painting I & II
AP Studio Art: 2-D/3-D
AP Studio Art Drawing
Our graduates received acceptance letters from the following colleges and universities:
Agnes Scott College
Amherst College
Auburn University
Berry College
Boston University
Brandeis University
Brigham Young University
Brown University
California Polytechnic State University
California Institute of Technology
Campbell University
Case Western Reserve University
Clemson University
College of Charleston
Columbia University
Cornell University
Dartmouth College
Drexel University
Duke University
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Emory University
Furman University
Georgia Gwinnett College
Georgia Perimeter College
Georgia Southern University
Georgia State University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Hampton University
Harvard University
Hofstra University
Johns Hopkins University
Kennesaw State University
Kettering University
Loyola University of New Orleans
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
McGill University
McMaster University
Mercer University
Michigan Technological University
New York Institute of Technology
Northeastern University
Oglethorpe University
Oxford College of Emory University
Polytechnic Institute of NYU
Princeton University
Quinnipiac University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rice University
Roanoke college
Savannah College of Art & Design
Southern Methodist University
Southern Polytechnic State University
Spelman College
St. John's University
Stanford University
Swarthmore College
Syracuse University
Trinity College
Tufts University
University of Alabama
University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Alabama at Huntsville
University of Arizona
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina, Charlotte
University of Georgia
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University of Kansas
University of Miami (FL)
University of Pennsylvania
University of South Carolina
University of Southern California
University of Tennessee
University of Virginia
Vanderbilt University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Williams College
Xavier University
Yale University