Mission
Recognize student achievement in the Design and Innovation field
Establish LJCDS as a leader in K-12 Design & Innovation
Encourage student involvement and action in community partnerships
Fellowship
An organized group of students who demonstrate excellence and commitment to the field of design and innovation
Inductees are active members of the program throughout high school
Acceptance and membership requirements
Benefits the students and the program
Role of a Design and Innovation Fellow
Ambassadors
Spread awareness and engagement with the Design and Innovation program to the student body, LJCDS community, and greater San Diego community
Active Creators
Students actively work on projects outside of class and enter design competitions
Student Resources
Fellows are student representatives of the design and innovation program
Students within the fellowship share their expertise with other members and non-affiliated students to further projects
Membership Requirements
Acceptance
Enrolled in at least second Honors Design and Innovation class
i.e. Honors: Design Thinking to Open Entrepreneurship, Innovation Technology Studio, Robotics or AP Computer Science
Must have at least a B+
At least 7 tree points (badges awarded based on skill level)
Gold (4 points), White (2 points), Wood (1 point)
Written application
Why does Design and Innovation excite you?
What do you want to be an expert in?
Please describe a design and innovation related project that you are working on or plan to pursue?
Continued Membership
Attendance at Lab Meetings once per cycle
If no longer enrolled in an honors class, students must complete at least one project during lab meetings
Ex. Cooper Hewitt, Design For San Diego, Ronald McDonald House
Lab Meetings
Continued attendance at weekly lab meeting
Speakers
Business Partnerships
National Competitions
Consultation amongst students
Careers and Programs in Design & Innovation
Benefits
Prolongs student and alumni engagement with the program
Allows LJCDS to continue to be a pioneer in the field of design and innovation education
Recognizes excellence in the design and innovation field, student dedication, and hard work
Plaque, graduation cord, certificate
