Join AcaDec!
What is Academic Decathlon? The United States Academic Decathlon® is a 10-event scholastic competition for teams of high school students with a variety of grades going from straight A’s to C’s. Cole competes in the Small School Division.
Bonus Event – Super Quiz *Does not count towards state What are the 10 events? Science Literature Art Music Social Science Economics Mathematics Essay Speech – Prepared & Impromptu Interview Bonus Event – Super Quiz *Does not count towards state Everyone competes in all events!
Who can participate? Students in grades 9-12 (2016-2017) Each high school enters a competition team of nine students based on Core class G.P.A 3 "A" or Honor students (3.750 - 4.00 GPA) 3 "B" or Scholastic students (3.00 - 3.749 GPA) 3 "C or below" Varsity students (0.00 - 2.999 GPA). There are also 3 alternates Anyone can participate !
When are the AcaDec Competitions? The entire team prepares August-December. The “Competition 12” (9 competitors, 3 alternates) does intense preparation December-February Regionals: Last week of January, 2017 State: Last week of February, 2017
Why participate in AcaDec? Experience overnight travel to competitions Free food in class, and on trip! Making friends with your fellow team members Explore your strengths through the competition experience Look good on college and job application Individual Medals Team Medals Scholarship $$$ Opportunities
Get Involved! Get to know your own team better Meet people from small, medium, and large schools around Texas! Everyone can laugh and connect over shared experiences in AcaDec
Katie Keenan Get to stay in a swanky hotel Literally swam in the pool/hot tub half the time Even though it feels tough, there is nothing compared to dropping knowledge bombs on the other teams.
Questions? Ask Mr. Kaminsky- Room Science 102 or Mrs. Reich 002 Ask a Cole Academic Decathlete Katie Keenan Jasmine Grim Gabriela Sanchez Braesha Andrews Tristian Bratcher Amanda Perez Meagan Renzi Akyma Bush Gabrielle Saddler
Sign Up NOW! On your course offerings sheet check number 8735 acdec under non credit electives