Grades 

Courses

7-8 

Robotics & Automation Exploration 1 Wheel Course

The semester robotics class for middle school students introduces students to robotics. Students learn about robots, robotics careers, teamwork, and how to use tools. Students build and program different robotic mechanisms and collaborate in a team to build a rescue bot. 

7-8

Robotics & Automation Exploration 1 (Year Course)

The full year robotics class for middle school students provides the opportunity for students to explore robotics. Students learn about robots, robotics careers, teamwork, and how to use tools. In this course students build and program different robotic mechanisms, a rescue robot and an EXP Clawbot. Students have the option to enter their robot in the Victor Valley Union High School District Middle School robotics tournament. 

7-8

Robotics & Automation Exploration 2  

Advanced robotics class for middle students with prior robotics experience either in Robotics & Automation Exploration 1 or in elementary school. Students build VEX IQ and VEX V5 competition ready robots and have the option to compete in SkillsUSA Regional, State, and national competitions.

9-12

Robotics Automation Programing 1

This is the first course of the robotics pathway, students learn basic robotics concepts and take a deep dive into Clawbot construction and programming. The course is articulated with VVC and students receive college credit if they complete the final at a B or higher. Students build VEX V5 competition ready robots and have the option to compete in SkillsUSA Regional, State, and national competitions. 

10-12

2025-2026

Robotics Automation Programing 2

This is the completer course of the robotics pathway. Students continue their study of robotics concepts and take a deep dive into advanced robot construction and programming. The course will be articulated with VVC next year and students will receive college credit if they complete the final at a B or higher. Students who complete this course will receive a letterman’s letter for robotics and special graduation regalia. Students build VEX V5 competition ready robots and have the option to compete in SkillsUSA Regional, State, and national competitions. 

11-12

Robotics & Automation Technology

Pathway completers can elect to take robotics after completing the pathway. This class is slated to become an internship class. Students serve as shop stewarts, cut materials and teach the middle schoolers to use tools. Students also continue working on advanced robotics concepts and are eligible to compete in robotics competitions and work on battle bots.