Course Syllabus for Robotics: 2025-2026

Introduction 

Hello and welcome! This course is the introduction course to the Drone sequence. This introductory course will provide the foundation for advanced exploration in the areas of flying and unmanned aircraft systems. Students will learn about the engineering process, problem solving, and the innovations and technological developments that have made today’s aviation and aerospace industries possible.  

Teacher: 

My name is Catherine Hulcher. I have been a Career & Technical teacher at South Hills High School since 2003. I have taught a variety of CTE courses such as Video Game Design, Graphic Design and Illustration, Animation, Principles, Engineering Drafting and Design, and Architectural Drafting and Design. 

I graduated from the University of Alabama with a B.S in Industrial Management. I also graduated from the University of West Florida with a B.S. in Computer Science. I worked several years as a programmer for the South Carolina County government. 

Learning Expectations/Goals 

Students will explore modern day innovations and will develop their own innovative ideas to address real-world challenges facing the aviation industry. They will be exposed to a variety of career options in aviation and aerospace and take an in-depth look at the opportunities available.  


 What does successful course completion look like? 

GRADING 

 CATEGORY            WEIGHT

Assignment              100%

Assignments can be a variety of activities: quizzes,  teacher lead assignments, visual/virtual checks, projects, or tests.

Students are ALWAYS permitted to retake a test or quiz (excluding the final) for full credit within 1 week if they are dissatisfied with their grade. Just email me and let me know. 

TUTORING 

Tutoring/Help is available before school 7:15-8:15 or by appointment. Email me your questions or problems and I will try to respond as quickly as possible.

ATTENDANCE         SHHS Attendance link

Attendance will be taken at the beginning of class.  A Form called Daily Grade will be my backup attendance. Students will answer questions on form. Their email address will automatically be recorded. 

MAKEUP WORK 

A student should make up the assigned work as soon as possible. Always email me and let me know what is going on. Assignments are listed on Canvas. 

LATE WORK 

Most assignments build upon the previous assignment. Try to make every effort to complete work on time. Students will be able to turn in assignments until the grading period ends. Always email me and let me know what is going on, 

 BASIC CLASSROOM RULES