7th grade · 2026–27 About me; 7th grade

My Path to High School

About me

Where I am now, my plan for the two middle school years I have left, programs I could try, and what I still need to figure out. Made for my parents and my school counselor. CLAUDE.md

3.5+My GPA goal this grading periodAbout me; 7th grade
Nov 21The grading period ends7th grade · me, in chat

My plan, year by year

Where I am now

My goal: a 3.5 GPA or higher

7th grade (middle school), 2026–27 About me; 7th grade

First

Get a 3.5 GPA or higher this grading period. About me

After that

Build a strong high school path toward engineering, computer science and robotics. About me

What I like About me

Golf Hands-on DIY Computer science Engineering Science Making videos (YouTube/social media)

I don't like math, but I'm doing fine in it.

7th

Year 1 of 2 left

7th grade

2026–27 · this year 7th grade

Classes this year 7th grade · me, in chat

Math (Algebra 1) Science History Literature/Reading/Spelling/Vocab Grammar Spanish Engineering Computer Science

Coming up 7th grade · me, in chat

  • Reading essay due "Wednesday next week" Not checked exact date isn't confirmed
  • Science test (25 points total): taken, not graded yet
  • Grading period ends November 21

Study tools I've made 7th grade

  • 40 flashcards for Vocabulary Workshop Level C, Units 5 and 6
  • A study-card skill
  • A slide deck for the startup competition

Startup competition 2026–27 About me · earlier chat

Goal: win

Robotics theme, with a partner.

Our idea: a family buddy robot.

Follows you Records family moments Scouts for safety All-terrain Fast Swappable tools Swappable sizes
"like Beni by Mondo Robotics, but better."

Golf 7th grade

An activity this year.

Opportunities this year Suggested Opportunity ideas

Congressional App Challenge due Oct 26, 2026 C-SPAN StudentCam due Jan 20, 2027

Summer 2027 7th grade

Suggested

Try Python An Arduino kit A golf junior program

Golf junior programs to look at: Opportunity ideas

First Tee PGA Jr. League
8th

Year 2 of 2 left

8th grade

2027–28 · my last year of middle school 8th grade

Classes 8th grade; Decisions

Not decided

Math: Geometry, or repeat Algebra 1 if I need more practice.

Activities 8th grade

Suggested

Build a working robot prototype More coding Keep golf going

Teams to look at for 8th grade Suggested Opportunity ideas

FIRST Tech Challenge grades 7–12 FIRST LEGO League ages 9–16 Science Olympiad middle school

Summer 2028 8th grade

Suggested

A coding or robotics camp

Programs to try

Opportunities

Programs that match what I like. Claude looked them up on October 18, 2026. I haven't picked any yet. Suggested Opportunity ideas

Coding · robots count

Congressional App Challenge

  • For students in middle school or high school
  • Make an app alone or in a team of up to 4
  • Robots, games, web, mobile and AI projects count
  • Only districts that host one take part

Deadline: Monday, Oct 26, 2026 time of day depends on the district

Not checked whether my district hosts one

Check whether your district takes part.
Making videos

C-SPAN StudentCam 2027

  • Documentary contest for grades 6–12, with a middle school (6–8) category
  • Film must be 5–6 minutes
  • Alone or in a team of 2 or 3
  • 2027 theme: "Mr. Speaker, I Rise To…"

Deadline: Wednesday, Jan 20, 2027

studentcam.org ↗
Robotics team

FIRST Tech Challenge

  • Students ages 12–18 (grades 7–12) design and build a competition robot
  • Many teams have 8–12 students
  • Each team needs two adult coaches

Good fit: 8th grade Suggested

firstinspires.org ↗
Robotics team

FIRST LEGO League Challenge

  • Ages 9–16, teams of 2–10 with an adult mentor
  • Build and program a LEGO robot, plus a research project
  • At least 12 weeks, then a regional tournament

Good fit: 8th grade Suggested

first-lego-league.org ↗
Science + engineering

Science Olympiad

  • Team science contest; the middle school division is Division B
  • Build events include Hovercraft, Roller Coaster, Scrambler and Boomilever

Good fit: 8th grade Suggested

soinc.org ↗
Golf

First Tee

  • Golf plus life skills
  • Has an age 12–13 group

Good fit: now or Summer 2027 Suggested

firsttee.org ↗
Golf team

PGA Jr. League

  • Team golf coached by PGA professionals, with numbered jerseys
  • Age divisions: 9u, 13u and 17u
  • All skill levels; year-round

Good fit: now or Summer 2027 Suggested

pgajrleague.com ↗

Not checked Whether there are FIRST, Science Olympiad, First Tee or PGA Jr. League programs near me. Facts: still to check

Still to figure out

What is still open

Decisions I still have to make

Decisions
  • 8th grade math: Geometry or repeat Algebra 1
  • Which coding language to start with (Python was suggested)
  • Robot details: name, parts (microcontroller, camera, motors, battery), budget, monthly build schedule, and who on the team does what
  • Which video platform to use, and getting a parent's OK to set it up
  • What to film on the school trip, and asking classmates before filming them
  • Whether to join a golf junior program now
  • Which high school clubs and summer programs to pick

Facts that still need checking

Facts: still to check
  • Exact due date of the reading essay"Next week" could mean two different Wednesdays
  • Whether my school uses plus/minus grades for GPAWould change how my GPA is worked out
  • Whether Unit 5 in my book has "sequel" or "addendum"Editions differ
  • What Beni by Mondo Robotics can actually doThe slide deck comparison table has [check] boxes
  • Most platforms (including YouTube) need you to be 13+ for your own accountClaude's general knowledge, not looked up
  • Middle school grades usually don't count toward college GPAClaude's general knowledge; varies by place
  • Whether my congressional district hosts the Congressional App ChallengeOnly districts that host one take part
  • Whether there are FIRST, Science Olympiad, First Tee or PGA Jr. League programs near meNot looked up; depends on where I live