Governor's School for Science and Mathematics Documents

The Governor's School for Science and Mathematics publishes a variety of documents for parents, students, and staff.

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    Where Smart Gets Smarter
    (South Carolina State Library, 2011-10-24) South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
    This document is a short description of GSSM along with statistics about the students and faculty.
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    The Guide to Parenting a Govie : Tips and Strategies for Assisting GSSM Students
    (South Carolina State Library, 2013-01-31) South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics. Division of Student Development
    This parent guide tells what to expect when your child enrolls at GSSM.
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    For the Driven : An Employee Handbook for Working at the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics
    (South Carolina State Library, 2024-08-02) South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
    This guide contains the policies, procedures, or instructions that apply to GSSM employees. Policies that apply to state employees but may not be contained within this document may apply to GSSM employees and contractors.
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    GSSM fire safety policy and program
    (South Carolina State Library, 2024-11-15) South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
    S.C. Code requires each school district board of trustees and the governing body of each charter school to adopt a policy and program for school facility fire and safety, including inspections, before the beginning of the 2020–21 school year. This is the plan for the Governor's School for Science and Mathematics.
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    School profile 2024-2025
    (South Carolina State Library, 2024-09-18) South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
    This paper gives statistics of GSSM. Also included are requirements for graduation as well as a listing of colleges who have accepted GSSM graduates.
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    STEM Foundations school profile 2024-2025
    (South Carolina State Library, 2024-09-17) South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
    STEM Foundations is the Online Diploma Program of the SC Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics. This paper explains the program and lists courses required to receive a diploma.
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    GSSM Govie Parenting Guide : Tips and Strategies for Supporting GSSM Students
    (South Carolina State Library, 2024-08-05) South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
    This parent guide tells what to expect when your child enrolls at GSSM.
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    School profile 2023-2024
    (2023-08-30) South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
    This paper gives statistics of GSSM. Also included are requirements for graduation as well as a listing of colleges who have accepted GSSM graduates.
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    STEM Foundations school profile 2023-2024
    (2023-08-28) South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
    STEM Foundations is the Online Diploma Program of the SC Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics. This paper explains the program and lists courses required to receive a diploma.
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    STEM Foundations school profile 2022-2023
    (2022-09-14) South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
    STEM Foundations is the Online Diploma Program of the SC Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics. This paper explains the program and lists courses required to receive a diploma.
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    School profile 2022-2023
    (2021-09-30) South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
    This paper gives statistics of GSSM. Also included are requirements for graduation as well as a listing of colleges who have accepted GSSM graduates.
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    GSSM fire safety policy and program
    (2022-02-10) South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
    S.C. Code requires each school district board of trustees and the governing body of each charter school to adopt a policy and program for school facility fire and safety, including inspections, before the beginning of the 2020–21 school year. This is the plan for the Governor's School for Science and Mathematics.
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    Employee protocol for COVID-19 matters
    (2022-01-14) South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
    The purpose of this policy is to communicate guidelines for reporting and managing COVID-19 related circumstances.
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    School profile 2021-2022
    (2021-08-30) South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
    This paper gives statistics of GSSM. Also included are requirements for graduation as well as a listing of colleges who have accepted GSSM graduates.
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    Return to residency plan
    (2020-11-20) South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
    This Return to Residency Plan builds upon the COVID-19 Framework & Operating Plan. It incorporates what was learned during the fall semester to facilitate a safe return to residential operations and in-class instruction for the spring 2021 semester. This plan supports: 1. Providing each family with the option to return students to the residence halls and in-class instruction or remain in the virtual learning environment for the spring semester. 2. Implementing CDC and DHEC compliant protocols for prevention, identification, and containment of COVID-19 infections. 3. Using the school’s virtual instruction infrastructure to support students who choose to remain at home, or who are in quarantine or isolation at home. 4. Continuing assessment of circumstances surrounding COVID-19 and adaptation as needed.
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    Employee protocol for COVID-19 matters
    (2020-09-17) South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
    The purpose of this policy is to communicate guidelines for reporting and managing COVID-19 related circumstances. GSSM has implemented safeguards to establish a work environment that encourages the health and wellbeing of all employees:
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    GSSM 2020-2021 COVID-19 framework & operating plan
    (2020-09-17) South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
    This guide talks about the care the Governor's School for Science and Mathematics is taking to prepare students for their return to classes.