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Positive and negative consequences of authorizing your student access to the El Segundo High School Robotics Club.
Your child will be able to experience STEM opportunities that were never available at the Middle School. A variety of clubs and competitions are part of the overarching "Robots Club".
The Robotics Club participates in FRC, which is an international competition, participated in by High Schools across the globe. In FRC, large teams usually build robots that include custom parts, which enhance the robot's abilities. Programming the robot is more sophisticated than in the VRC competition. More about FRC can be found on our Wiki Page
The El Segundo Robotics Club also participates in the VRC competition. Students compete locally, then internationally in small teams to produce a functioning robot. All parts of the VRC robot cannot be custom made; the size of the VRC robot is substantially smaller than FRC robots. In addition, programming a VRC robot is easier than programming an FRC robot. More about VRC can be found on our Wiki Page
CyberPatriots has been a part of the El Segundo Robotics Club for a substantial period of time. Students in CyberPatriots learn about computer networking and computer communication. More about CyberPatriots can be found on the official website
The Drone Club is a new and valuable addition to the El Segundo Robotics Club. Headed by Luke Calimlim, the Drone Club offers valuable experience concerning drones and other remotely piloted vehicles.
Students who demonstrate their high-effort in the Robotics Club may be given officer positions. Although such positions are not guaranteed, students who obtain an officer position will be able to witness the experience of guiding a team through various challenges, internal and external while simultaneously reaching for a common goal.
The El Segundo Robotics Club mandates that every student must contribute 50 dollars to the club. The authentication of the 50 dollar fee will allow the Robotics Club to maintain their environment of learning and knowledge base, contributing to your child's STEM experience. In addition, the club fee will increase the efficiency of students participating in the club by providing vital funds for the purchase of safety mechanisms, machines, and other equipment.