What is GEARS?

GEARS is a program designed to spark the interest of students who want to move into a career in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM).  

 How does GEARS help students?

• The students will earn how to develop their engineering, math, science and presentation skills
• Students and teachers will stay together for four years and build a supportive peer and family like environment 

By the time a GEARS student graduates they will be able to:

• Use computers to draw in 2D and 3D
• Create animations
• Build small scale structures and models
  
• Program basic sensors, motors, and gear systems
• Draw circuit diagrams and calculate voltage, current, and amperage
• Research, design and produce product prototypes of their own creations
• Give public presentations
• And much more!

PLTW Scholars are students who successfully take at least three courses in the Engineering Pathway, specifically:

BOTH "Intro " Courses - Intro to Design AND Principles of Engineering  

At least one "specialization" or "capstone" course their senior year.

Most of our Senior Scholar students take 4 PLTW classes - one every year.  Some have taken just the 3, joining the pathway as a sophomore or later - but some have taken as many as 7!

These students earn certificates to use in their portfolio / resumes, as well as a medallion for graduation, plus access to scholarships available only to PLTW Scholars:  See current Scholarships HERE!