Krypton Warriors

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To design, build, and program competitive robots while promoting STEM education, teamwork, and leadership in our community.

2 Coaches: Adults (18+) who provide guidance and manage logistics.
Mentors: Adults (18+) who teach, advise, and ensure safety without doing the work themselves.
Team Captains: Student leaders responsible for coordinating sub-teams and reporting progress.
- Sub-teams: Design / Build / Programming / Outreach / Logistics / Driving Team
Shared Funds/Equipment: All tools, parts, and funds remain property of the team.
Fundraising: Every member participates in outreach and fundraising events.

Students who miss more than 2 unexcused meetings will lose team privileges, including competition participation.
Students are expected to actively contribute in at least one subteam rather than participating only in name.
Students are expected to follow the team captain/coach directions at all times.
Students may express interest in a particular activity, but final placement will be made in the interest of the team.
Decisions made by captains/coaches are final and not subject to debate.

Each team member is responsible for their own safety and the safety of those around them.
No running, horseplay, or unsafe behavior. Model Gracious Professionalism.

Team captains will decide the communication channels/modes as appropriate with the team.
Parents use WhatsApp for general information sharing.

Parents can best support the team by helping with roles carried out by adults such as outreach efforts, event organization, and FTC event participation.
Parents are encouraged to serve as a team mentor.
Students are expected to champion themselves; parents should not intervene in team matters.
Parents should check in with their student or coaches for any updates and information.
Parents are asked to refrain from directly reaching out to team captains.

By joining this team, each member agrees to: