All staff and faculty at GSSM participate in and support both the residential and outreach efforts of the school. The availability of GSSM programs encourages students, teachers and schools to participate in and develop challenging courses. GSSM's residential program would not be effective without the involvement and support of home high schools. Afford 130 of South Carolina's brightest and hardest working students an opportunity for an unequaled advanced residential education in their 11th and 12th grades, with emphasis in science and mathematics. Provide accelerated, challenging curriculum within a 24-hour a day safe learning environment.
Recruit students from throughout South Carolina.
Produce graduates who excel and are sought by leading universities and colleges. Course study extends year-round with required participation in research during the summer. Qualified applicants continue to outnumber openings in the range of 4 to 1. GSSM graduates are increasingly sought by universities. In-state universities offer GSSM participants greater support to attend.