(G.E.A.R.S.) Genuine Exploration, Applications, and Research in Science Program
LCMS is proud to have an excellent Comprehensive Science Accelerated Honors Program. Genuine Exploration, Applications, and Research in Science (G.E.A.R.S.) Comprehensive Science (GEARS 1 & 2) is an accelerated, inquiry-based science course designed for a highimpact learning experience. GEARS 1 students will complete all 6th grade standards associated with Earth/ Space Science and a 1/2 year of their 8th grade Physical Science standards (Introduction to Physics). Students who have completed GEARS 1 in 6th grade will continue their journey into GEARS 2, completing the 2nd half of Physical Science (Introduction to Chemistry), as well as complete their 7th grade Life Science standards. Completing this course successfully will enable your child to matriculate into Honors Biology I in 8th grade, earning high school credit.