Robotics Team

HAVING A DEDICATED SPACE FOR ACCESS TO ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY AND A SPACE WHERE STUDENTS FEEL EMPOWERED TO ENGAGE IN HIGH-LEVEL PROBLEM-SOLVING IS CRITICAL FOR STUDENT DEVELOPMENT IN THE 21ST CENTURY. MICHAEL STONE, DIRECTOR OF INNOVATIVE LEARNING, PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION

The bectobots

The Bectobots TEAM 13617 participates in the First Tech Challenge (FTC) Robotics, an international program. The season runs from September through March and includes regional and state competitions. The Bectobots design, build, and program their robot for competitions. This team-based, hands-on, competitive robotics program provides challenging and exciting learning opportunities for students. It develops teamwork and leadership skills and promotes excitement in science and technology.

Membership Requirements
2022-23 Competition Schedule

Membership Requirements

To be eligible for the Robotics Team, students must meet the following criteria:

Members must maintain academic eligibility as per school policy
Members must be involved in all fundraisers for travel expenses (if they wish to offset the cost of team travel)
Members must attend the after-school meetings and specific team functions.
- Attendance and punctuality are indicators of a student’s commitment to their education and future.
- Members are required to attend all pre-season meetings and a minimum of two days a week during our five day work week.
- A team member needs to be available and ready to participate as much as possible. When asked to participate, establishing a record of dependability and punctuality is essential to team organization and efficiency.
Members must demonstrate appropriate behavior. The RV Robotics Team is a unique team of students and adults. We all rely on each other for the success of the group. Everyone is expected to bring the best of their abilities to the group. The competition each year is both expensive and time consuming and it is expected that all involved will behave as motivated young adults with the greatest regard for others and integrity.
- Consistent Demonstration of Good Judgment and Positive Behavior: Each team member is an ambassador of our team. Team members need to be role models for other students to emulate and respect. Solid behavior choices should to be demonstrated at all times, in and out of school activities.
- Ability to Commit to a Project: Starting a project and following it through to the end is critical to team performance. Team members need to dedicate themselves and not get side tracked or discouraged. Your word is very important. Don’t take responsibility you can’t perform and ask for help if you are having problems with a project. There is no excuse for a broken promise in this project.
- Ability to Work Both Independently and as a Team Member: Being able to be a team player and doing what is needed for the team is an asset to all. However, working independently with little or no direction shows dedication and willingness to learn.
Members must be active participants. The FIRST team requires many hours beyond the normal school day. All team members are required to participate in after school workshops, events and other team activities unless a valid reason for absence is provided.

2022-23 Competition Schedule

In This Section

Mrs. Mackanin
Robotics Team Advisor
emackanin@bectonhs.org

Main Menu