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Student Technology Leadership Program
In the Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP), JCPS students work to solve problems in their schools and communities—and then share their work at local, regional, and national events. Many schools throughout JCPS participate in STLP. Ask staff members at your child's school for more information, or get general information about STLP in Kentucky schools.
Robotics
Robotic programs allow students to learn basic programming through the use of LEGO WeDo, RCX, EV3, and VEX robots. Robotics enhances the 21st Century Skills and helps students meet International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards by promoting teamwork, problem solving, and project-based learning along with the integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) applications.
Computer Education Support sponsors RoboRumble, a regional STLP Robotics Competition, every spring.
For more information or to start a robotics program in your school, contact the JCPS Robotics team.
NASA School District Grant From the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation
Twenty-four JCPS schools will participate in the NASA School District Grant from the Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation. This grant provides equipment and training each year for four years to 30 local schools to begin or enhance robotics programs. The grant is connected with the VEX Robotics Competition, the world's largest educational robotics competition. VEX will hold five international competitions in Louisville, and JCPS participants will be able to attend and possibly compete in the annual contest, which is held in April. Learn more about the VEX Robotics Competition.
STEM Clubs
In addition to these districtwide programs and events, many individual schools offer such STEM clubs as:
Robotics Club
Science and Engineering Club
Computer Club
Talk with your school staff members to get involved in these activities or to start your own STEM club.
Engineering and Technology Programs and Magnets
For those with a real passion for engineering and technology, JCPS offers magnet schools and programs for students of all ages.
Elementary Schools
Wheatley—Mathematics/Science/Technology (MST) Magnet
Brandeis—MST Magnet
Roosevelt-Perry—Technology Magnet
Middle Schools
Academy @ Shawnee—Aerospace Magnet
Thomas Jefferson—Digital and Global Leadership Magnet
Farnsley—MST Magnet
Meyzeek—MST Magnet
Newburg—MST Magnet
High Schools
Academy @ Shawnee—Aerospace Magnet, Engineering Magnet
Eastern—Business and Information Technology Professional Career Theme
Central High School Magnet Career Academy (MCA)—Technology Magnet
DuPont Manual—MST Magnet
Doss—Business and Information Technology Professional Career Theme
Iroquois—Engineering (Architecture and Construction) Professional Career Theme
Jeffersontown—Engineering (Manufacturing and Construction) Professional Career Theme
Southern—Business and Information Technology Professional Career Theme