Purpose

• The vision of the robotics program is to introduce the fields of engineering and robotics to students in East Los Angeles to give them real-world experience with the application of science and math. We believe that everything these students will experience through this program will make them more competitive individuals in the pursuit of their future academic and professional endeavors.

Goals

• To design and build robots that will compete against other high schools’ robotics teams in a variety of designated challenges.

Student learning outcomes

• Foster interest in science and math by providing fun, engaging, and challenging real-world engineering problems to solve.
• Combine abstract and spatial thinking, as well as organizational and planning skills, to perform in a competitive environment.
• Learn to use sophisticated hardware and programming methods.
• Advance from being users of technology to creators of technology.
• Develop and hone collaboration skills that will help students in future academic and work settings.
• Cultivate a sense of identity and confidence as a STEM-oriented individual.

Morgan McKinzie Chapter

The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginning in 1921.

Eligibility Requirements
Students in grades 10–­­12 who meet the requirements for membership outlined by their school’s chapter are eligible to be invited for membership.
Each chapter is required to publish its qualifications for membership, which is based on the four pillars of NHS:

• Scholarship
  Students must have a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
• Service
  This involves voluntary contributions made by a student to the school or community, done without compensation.
• Leadership
  Student leaders are those who are resourceful, good problem solvers, and idea contributors. Leadership experiences can be drawn from school or community activities while working with or for others.
• Character
  The student of good character is cooperative; demonstrates high standards of honesty and reliability; shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others; and generally maintains a clean disciplinary record.

Students who meet the scholarship requirement will have an opportunity to complete a form detailing their accomplishments in and commitment to service, leadership, and character.

Students interested in joining should see the NHS advisor.