School-wide Coding and Robotics Program

Coding and Robotics Program at McKinley Elementary

McKinley Elementary is proud to have implemented the first school-wide Coding and Robotics Program in the San Gabriel Unified School District, integrating it into the school day for all students. Originally launched in 2015 as an after-school enrichment opportunity, the program evolved with the introduction of 1:1 classroom technology, allowing us to repurpose the former computer lab into a dedicated space for coding instruction during the school day.

This innovative program is a collaborative effort between our STEM teacher, classroom teachers, and site administrators with the following goals:

• Prepare students to be college and career ready

• Help close the achievement gap

• Provide additional academic support in math and English Language Arts

• Align with and prepare students for the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

By the time students complete 5th grade, they will have received six years of hands-on programming and robotics experience, building a strong foundation in problem-solving, critical thinking, and computational literacy.

Below is our 6-year progression plan for Coding and Robotics at McKinley: