Academic Clubs

Academic Clubs

ACADEMIC DECATHLON Available to grades 9-12 Active throughout the school year Academic Decathlon is an annual high school academic competition. The competition consists of seven objective multiple choice tests, two subjective performance events, and an essay. Academic Decathlon is designed to include students from all achievement levels. Teams generally consist of nine members, who are divided into three divisions based on a custom calculated grade point average. Each team member competes in all ten events against other students in his or her division.

FORENSICS Available to grades 9-12 Active throughout the school year Forensics is a competitive speech team set up for drama and debate activities. Forensics involves different categories with participating students choosing their preferred activity. The aim is to build the confidence and skills needed to research and speak to an audience. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Available to grades 11-12 Active throughout the school year The National Honor Society is a nationwide organization for high school students. Selection is based on four criteria: scholarship, leadership, service, and character. ROOTS AND SHOOTS Available to grades 9-12 Active throughout the school year Roots and Shoots members work together to identify environmental, conservationist, and humanitarian issues in our immediate community. Members will brainstorm campaign and service projects to help people, animals or the environment. Members will develop a sense of service and leadership in our commuity.

SCIENCE OLYMPIAD Available to grades 9-12 Active throughout the school year Science Olympiad is a team competition in which students compete in events pertaining to various scientific disciplines, including earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering.