Gifted & Talented (GT) and Robotics
Forrest Patterson
Gifted and Talented Coordinator
fpatterson@splendoraisd.org
281-689-4438
Gifted & Talented
Robotics
Splendora ISD offers students from second through fourth grade an opportunity to participate on a Robotics team. Each campus can have 1-3 teams with up to eight students per team. Robotics is a competitive sport with the potential to travel to area events. Students need to be at each team's practice and all competitions, which are on Saturday. Each team member will have a designated role as either a programmer or builder; all team members are also researchers, and there will be a designated Team Captain.
2024-2025 Robotics Season
During the 2024-2025 FIRST season, FIRST DIVE presented by Qualcomm, teams will use their STEM and collaboration skills to explore life beneath the surface of the ocean.
Along the way, students will uncover their potential to strengthen their community and innovate for a better world with healthy oceans. Join the Robotics Team to explore the future.
Challenge Division (Grades 4th-6th)
- Competitive Robotics Teams
- 1-3 per campus (up to 8 students per team)
- Year-long commitment
- After-school practice
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN AND CLOSE SEPTEMBER 13.
Tryouts are September 7, 2024.
Splendora ISD will host tryouts for the Challenge Division Teams. Students should be prepared to discuss their innovative ideas, showcase their coding skills, and articulate their understanding of FIRST Lego League's core values. Students must complete the online application by clicking the link here and sign up for a tryout time on September 7, 2024, by clicking the link here.
Explore Division (Grades 2nd-4th)
- Campus-Based Club Teams
- After-school practice beginning in January
- Participation in the Spring District Tournament
- Field trips and community events
The 2nd-4th grade groups will have a separate application process that will open later this semester. Practices will begin in January.
We are looking for people passionate about supporting students to coach a team!
Parents and staff interested in coaching a team should contact their campus coordinators. No experience is necessary.
For more information:
Forrest Patterson, District Coordinator
fpatterson@splendoraisd.org
Tabitha Nadeau, Campus Coordinator
tnadeau@splendoraisd.org
Luke Rice, Campus Coordinator
lrice@splendoraisd.org