TEAMS
FLL
Applications for the 2023-2024 school year are now closed.
Current Season
FIRST Lego League by FIRST is a robotics competition focusing on teaching young students about the fundamentals of robotics. Cupertino High School hosts 4 FLL teams open to grades 6th through 8th, providing the opportunity to learn and explore. In these teams, students will learn how to use Spike Prime technology to code and build their autonomous robots. Throughout the season, teammates will work to develop a Project, a Robot, and their Core Values. Cupertino High hosts an FLL Tournament every year, where schools from all around the area come to compete and learn from each other. Each year has been fun and a great learning experience for the students in the teams, and the interest in robotics and stem will only continue to rise.
Season Timeline:
First team meeting: second week of middle school
Tournaments: in November or January
Last team meeting: week after the last tournament
FAQ
Q: What is FLL?
A: FLL, also known as the First Lego League, is a yearly competition where students have a hands-on learning experience in STEM subjects. With students from more than 110+ countries, this initiative allows the youth community to learn about core values and acquire life-long skills.
Q: How many teams do the CHS FLL Program support?
A: The program hosts 3-4 each year with around 8-12 students in each team.
Q: Do we have to pay to be a part of FLL?
A: We request a 150 dollar donation per student. These donations do not cover the full expenses of the FLL teams, so additional donations are always welcome. There are limited opportunities for those who cannot afford the donation.
Q: Which students are the CHS FLL Program open to?
A: The program welcomes all incoming middle school students in CUSD with a passion for learning! Unfortunately, we cannot offer the program to students outside the district, as spots are limited.
Q: Does my child need to be an expert with LEGO Mindstorms?
A: Nope! Our wonderful youth mentors will guide the students throughout the season ensuring their understanding and helping them learn together.
Q: How will COVID-19 impact FLL in the upcoming year?
A: Due to the current situation we reside in, the safety of the students will remain our first priority. Rather than having recurring in-person meetings, we will shift to a remote method of communication amongst the teams (such as using Zoom). In addition, CHS FLL will plan to have a virtual build season by somewhat modifying the software and hardware processes on each team so that members will individually be able to work on their device and project. Although these ideas are tentative, we will definitely keep the FLL community in the loop for any updates regarding the 2020-2021 season.