COVID-19 INFORMATION
Review the "Charging Forward" Plan before proceeding. Participation in Charger Robotics is strictly voluntary.
Learn more about the Charging Forward Plan.
STAY HOME IF YOU'RE SICK. YOU WILL BE SCREENED.
MASK UP.
STAY 6 FEET APART.
WASH YOUR HANDS (AGAIN).
AVOID CONTACT.
DON'T SHARE ITEMS.
JOIN US TODAY
Members of Charger Robotics simultaneously belong to three different organizations and must fulfill the requirements of all three.
These requirements are outlined in detail below.
Complete the following 10 steps to join.
Requirements from the Hamilton School District
Requirements from Charger Robotics
Requirements from the FIRST organization
HAMILTON SCHOOL DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS
Charger Robotics is classified as a "Category 'A', Competitive, Non-Athletic Extra-Curricular Activity". Therefore, most of the procedures required for other competitive activities (e.g. sports and athletics) must be followed, with exception to those forms and procedures relating specifically to physical ability and athletic performance.
Charger Robotics is NOT classified as a "Club" or "Special Interest Activity".
1
Complete the Emergency Card.
Fill out each field on the Emergency Card and submit it to the Advisors.
Students will not be allowed to operate machinery, robots, or use power tools unless this sheet has been submitted to Advisors.
2
View the Parent/Player Presentation.
Watch the 2020-21 Mandatory Parent Player/Participant Video.
Make sure to enter Parent's Name and Participant's Name in the boxes below the video, and click the checkbox acknowledging that you viewed the presentation and understand the policies that were outlined.
3
Sign the Co-Curricular Contract.
Review the 2020-21 Co-Curricular Handbook.
Sign the 2020-21 Co-Curricular Contract.
Note that the WIAA Physical Form, the Concussion Verification Form, and the Froedtert Consent for Athletic Training Services are not required for Charger Robotics.
Signed contracts should be turned in to the Advisors.
4
Pay the Activity Fee.
This $75.00 user fee applies only to students at Hamilton High School (Grades 9 - 12).
Fees can be paid online via infinite campus, or submitted via check with "Activity Fee - Robotics" written in the Memo Line.
Any un-paid fees from the previous year must also be paid in order to participate.
CHARGER ROBOTICS REQUIREMENTS
There are two basic requirements to be a member of Charger Robotics: Help to achieve program goals, and communicate with us.
Note that there may be additional requirements to participate in specific activities, events, or travel. Advisors will outline these requirements (including academics, attendance, travel fees, etc.) prior to these events.
5
Sign the Code of Conduct & Release.
Sign the last page of the Charger Robotics Code of Conduct.
Signed forms should be submitted to Advisors.
6
Join our Email Group.
Team Advisors will send out important information and announcements via email, as well as periodic status updates and requests.
To join our Student Email Group
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Send a blank email to ChargerRobotics_Students+Subscribe@GoogleGroups.com
To join our Parent & Guardian Email Group
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Send a blank email to ChargerRobotics_Guardians+Subscribe@GoogleGroups.com
7
Join our Remind101.
Team Advisors will send reminders and time-critical texts via the Remind App. This is most helpful to receive updates during important events, demonstrations, or competitions.
To join our Remind101
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Text "Robog" to 81010 or Click the Remind101 link.
FIRST REQUIREMENTS
The majority of activities undertaken by Charger Robotics align to a specific FIRST program.
FIRST requires its participants to create a log-in on their website, and sign a few acknowledgment and consent forms.
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9
Join the FTC/FRC team.
You will be assigned an FTC or FRC team. Advisors will send you an invitation via email and the FIRST portal. You will need to click the link to "accept".
This must be done every year!
10
Sign the Consent & Release Form.
From the my.firstinspires.org/Dashboard/, click the arrow in the upper right corner. There should be a notification near "acknowledgment forms".
This must be done every year!