Our mission is to lead St. Vrain Valley Schools in developing sustainable, equitable and high-quality robotics programming. We want to inspire educators, students and community members by providing engaging, challenging and transformative robotics experiences, both during and outside of the school day.
St. Vrain Valley Schools is advancing public education for our community, state and nation. We are preparing our students for their future by giving them a strong competitive advantage. Today’s students and tomorrow’s workforce demand an education that is rooted in rigorous traditional academics while also leveraging modern technology and advanced learning.
Computer Science is an innovative field, allowing students to be creative problem-solvers and apply their knowledge in real, authentic ways. Our students and teachers regularly program robots, write code, engage in digital citizenship and literacy activities, and learn about the role computers play in our day-to-day lives.
Careers and industry practices are explored through mentoring, internships, guest speakers and more. St. Vrain is committed to providing additional opportunities in cybersecurity through:
- New curriculum for middle and high schools
- Opportunities to earn certifications
- Extracurricular activities and clubs
- Professional development
Course Offerings
- Open to all 9 – 12th graders
Hands-on exploration of robotics! If you have little or no experience with robotics, this course is a perfect introduction. You will learn about the wide world of robotics by exploring the different types and uses of robots in our world as well as possible robotic careers. Activities will be very hands-on and you’ll have a chance to explore the different standards of robotics (like design, fabrication, electronics, and computer science) using fun and unique technologies at the Innovation Center.
- Open to all 9th-12th Graders
- Prerequisites: We suggest experience with an introductory robotics course or competitive robots.
- Formerly titled Robotics A: Design/Electronics
Build custom robots for real clients! This course is a foundational course in human-centered design, fundamental robotics principles, and business. If you like tinkering, breaking things, fixing things, designing things, or building things this class is for you! Students will incorporate design thinking principles, and build robotic solutions worthy of an engineering portfolio. Get accustomed to design and electronics in this hands-on course!
- Open to all 9-12th graders
- Prerequisite: We suggest experience with an introductory robotics course or competitive robots.
- Formerly titled Applied Robotics
Engineer solutions for space! Students will explore challenges facing our world and beyond and design robotic solutions! You will explore how technology can be leveraged to practically improve both our world and missions in space. The intersection of space innovation and world conservation is vast and varied. Students who advance will be invited to attend the Final Design Review at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston TX, and get real life contracting experience with NASA!
- Open to all 9-12th graders
- Prerequisite: We suggest experience with an introductory robotics course or competitive robots although not required.
- Formerly titled Environmental Robots
Build underwater robots! This class explores the world of underwater robotics. Students will identify an underwater robotics project and compete to create the most effective and thoughtful solution. Students will be taught and trained on how to design and engineer for underwater applications, and will pick up helpful skills and knowledge along the way. Solve real world problems in this project-based class and walk away with something worth celebrating on your resume!
- Grades 11-12
- Instructor Approval Required
Explore your passion and engineer robots! Students with experience doing robotics in the St. Vrain Valley School District can put together their own independent study under the advisement of Mr. Wilcox. Get real life experience in self-guided project management, resourcefulness, and personal growth. Set up your resume for success with a robotics project that caps off your time in grade school. Work with industry mentorship, and explore an area of passion as you edge closer to the next big season of your life.
Project Teams
The Innovation Center Aquatic Robotics Team (ICART) works on engineering remotely operated aquatic vessels for local use.
Socially Assistive Robotics is a growing field and is used in various industries, including education, health care, retail and hospitality.
The VEX Robotics Leadership team provides leadership and support for robotics programming throughout the St. Vrain Valley school district.
The Creative Technology Team (CTT) works on engineering custom robotic solutions for community members.
VEX Robotics
St. Vrain Valley Schools has been providing competitive robotics experiences through VEX Robotics since 2014.
Partners
