The mission of the Boys' Latin Robotics Organization (B.R.O.) is to inspire an appreciation of robotics and engineering throughout our school and city; build personal character through teamwork and competition; and gain knowledge of engineering through the processes of designing, building, and putting to use robots. The Boys' Latin Robotics Organization is sponsored by a Boys' Latin teacher. The annual challenge undertaken by the team is sponsored by US FIRST. All of the student members of the robotics team are also members of the Boys' Latin Jr. chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers. Mission of US FIRST Our mission is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership. Find out more about US FIRST. The primary goal of the science department at Boys' Latin is to nurture a generation of citizens capable of, confident about, and committed to making contributions to the world around them. To meet this goal, Boys’ Latin teachers partner with students, families, and members of the scientific community to create learning opportunities that are riveting, relevant, and rigorous. Find out more about science at Boys' Latin. Mission of Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School, a college preparatory high school, serves qualified boys of diverse backgrounds who live in the City of Philadelphia. Boys' Latin offers its students a rigorous contemporary/classical education that prepares them for college matriculation and sets high standards for achievement, character development, and age appropriate conduct. The school has created a self-selected group of young men who value academic success, hard work, and the development of their intellectual, moral, social, creative, and athletic potential. Boys' Latin is a school where young men prepare to become leaders through challenging coursework within a supportive environment. Our curriculum blends liberal arts, classical studies, and state-of-the-art technology as we cultivate world citizens for the twenty-first century. Find out more about Boys' Latin. Mission of National Society of Black Engineers Pre-College Initiative The National Society of Black Engineers Pre-College Initiative program will lead the world in enhancing the pre-college students' Academic, Technical, and Leadership skills in order to maximize their success in life. The Pre-College Initiative (PCI) Program is designed to stimulate the interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields, or STEM. The goal is to encourage students in grades K–12 to attend college and pursue technical degrees. Our PCI program provides activities to help students discover firsthand how engineering and technology relate to the world around them and discover the excitement of academic excellence, leadership, technical development and teamwork. Find out more about the Boys' Latin NSBE Jr. chapter. |
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