GSMST has a long history of student academic success, and it is our vision to continue this trajectory to ensure all students are prepared for college and career. We understand that while our students made the same choice to attend GSMST, it does not make them the same type of learner. Students at our school have unique academic needs and through several support systems in place, we plan to ensure these needs are met throughout the year.

In addition to academic priorities, GSMST thrives because of the collective efforts of dedicated students and staff members. The students and staff at GSMST are invaluable, and we are committed to ensuring their wellbeing through a focus on self-care, physical and mental health, and social-emotional learning.

1. Academic Support

Student Data. Formative and summative assessments will be administered throughout each instructional unit, and the data will be used to determine the remediation and reassessment that takes place in the classroom to support student learning of AKS. 

Weekly CLT Meetings. Teachers will work collaboratively in weekly CLT meetings to plan high quality STEM instruction, which prioritizes student engagement, student interest, and problem solving through cross-curricular PBL’s. Additionally, teachers will analyze common assessment data weekly, in order to identify student needs and plan for effective remediation, reassessment and enrichment before unit summative assessments. 

Professional Learning. Teachers will continue to strengthen their toolkits by attending school-wide professional learning, department professional learning, and district professional learning on the following areas of focus: Quality Tier 1 Instruction, STEM Instruction, and Utilizing Assessments to Drive Remediation and Reassessment. 

2. Supportive Community Support 

School Wellness Program. The school will continue to support,  improve, and expand our wellness program for students and staff. We will offer several school events, both during and after the school day, to target self-care, physical and mental health, and social-emotional well being. We will continue to integrate wellness priorities into the school day during 8th period FLEX time, in addition to supporting events after school.

Advisement Program. All students will engage in weekly advisement lessons in the areas of: Counseling, College and Career Skills, PBIS, and Social Emotional Learning.  

Staff and Student Recognition Program. Students and staff will be recognized on a regular basis for their work in supporting a positive, respectful, and high achieving academic environment. The recognitions will take place in partnership with our PBIS program schoolwide. These recognitions will include student to staff Bravos, staff to staff Bravos, staff to student Bravos, and a monthly staff STEMovator award.

Graduation Rate

24-25 EOY: 100%

25-26 Goal: 100% 

Percent of all Milestones tests in which students scored at Distinguished level. 

10th Grade ELA

24-25 EOY: n/a

25-26 Goal: 70%

Biology

24-25 EOY: 82%

25-26 Goal: 90%

US History

24-25 EOY: 30%

25-26 Goal: 40%

PBIS Recognition

24-25 EOY: Distinguished

25-26 Goal: Distinguished

GSMST percent pass rate on AP Exams: 

24-25 EOY: 94%

25-26 Goal: 95%

Percent of students responding positively to the following EES Student Survey items: 

I enjoy coming to this school.

24-25 EOY: 60.2%

25-26 Goal: 65%

My teachers tell me the purpose for each lesson and activity. 

24-25 EOY: 72.5%

25-26 Goal: 78%

The work I do in this school is useful and interesting to me. 

24-25 EOY: 75%

25-26 Goal: 80%

The career landscape in which our students enter after college is constantly changing, and therefore we need to ensure our programs are growing and evolving to prepare all students for success in their futures. Our goal is to expand and improve STEM opportunities at GSMST, so students have access to high quality, rigorous, and culturally relevant curriculum, advanced coursework and enrichment activities throughout the year. We aim to ensure all students have multiple options after graduation based on their demonstrated knowledge, skills, abilities, and interests. Through our STEM focused, innovative academic programs, we will continue to enhance our practices to support the changing needs of our students each year.

STEM Recertification. GSMST will embark on the recertification process this school year as the goal is to be recertified during the 2025-26 SY. Teachers will continue to expand STEM planning, carry out interdisciplinary PBL’s, and strengthen relationships with community partners this school year. 

PBL Requirements: All students will experience schoolwide PBL's two times per year in each course. For Math, Science, and CTAE courses, students will carry out PBL’s that are interdisciplinary and connected to grade appropriate math content. 

STEM Opportunities. GSMST will continue to offer multiple STEM learning opportunities that enrich learning during class time and also extend beyond the classroom. Students will participate in our four year Partnership and Internship program, which includes 9th grade Speaker Series, 10th grade STEM site visits, 11th grade JFE and 12th grade SCE. Additional STEM opportunities include, but are not limited to: STEM Research, Robotics, CTSO’s, Dual Enrollment, CTAE Pathways, STEM Clubs and Competitions, and advanced AP Math and Science opportunities and requirements.

GSMST Georgia DOE STEM Recertification 

Goal: 2025-2026 SY 

Percent of 12th graders who take the SAT/ACT: 

24-25 EOY: 100%

25-26 Goal: 100%

GSMST percent pass rate on AP Exams: 

24-25 EOY: 94%

25-26 Goal: 95%

Percentage of students who complete an internship, dual enrollment, or extended research project during their junior or senior year at GSMST. 

24-25 EOY: 100%

25-26 Goal: 100%