Class Credit for FIRST

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Wildstang students made a presentation to the school board back in 1997 or 98 asking for credit. The board required them to come up with a curriculum and grading method that would work for teachers and mentors. The board agreed, and now students are required to register through their counselor to be on the team. Students are checked for attendance, activity while present, a requirement to include at least three hours per week averaged over each semester, a written research project each week called "The question of the week.", etc. All adults have input, and drive team and pit crew have a minimum grade requirement for both robotics and all other classes in order to be considered. Grade also plays into travel choice. Yes, drivers have sometimes thought they were above the grade requirement and found out the hard way when they were removed from the drive team.