Lincoln-Douglas Debate
During a one-on-one argument, debaters aim to convince judges that their side of the proposition is acceptable.
Coach: Sean Akchin
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Accounting
Focuses on the elementary principles and practices of accounting for sole proprietorship, partnerships and corporations.
Coach: Rashid Rahman
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Calculator Applications
30-minute contest including calculations problems from math subjects, such as geometry, high school algebra, trigonometry, pre-calculus and calculus.
Coach: William Gilbert
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Practice Times: Every Thursday, during lunch.
Computer Applications
Contest focuses on computer skills such word processing, database and spreadsheets and integration of applications.
Coach: Rashid Rahman
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Computer Science
Students gain an understanding of the significance of computation and the basic principles of computer science.
Coach: William Gilbert
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Practice Times: Every Thursday, during lunch.
Current Events
Focuses on current state, national and world events and issues.
Coach: Carol Chapman
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Editorial Writing
Writing contest with emphasis placed on the ability to think deeply, to compare and contrast and to argue or defend a point of view persuasively.
Coach: Cindy Berry
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News Writing
Learn to digest and prioritize information quickly. Judges focus on mechanical and stylistic precision, lead writing, use of direct and indirect quotes, and news judgment.
Coach: Cindy Berry
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Feature Writing
Teaches students to read critically, prioritize information quickly and write clearly and descriptively.
Coach: Cindy Berry
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Headline Writing
Learn the ability to discern key facts and write with flair and style.
Coach: Cindy Berry
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Informative Speaking
Students present extemporaneously in a clear and impartial manner.
Coach: Sean Akchin
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Literary Criticism
Requires knowledge of literary history, critical terms, and ability in literary criticism.
Coach: Lauren Smith
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Mathematics
Tests knowledge and understanding of algebra I and II, geometry, trigonometry, math analysis, analytic geometry, pre-calculus, and elementary calculus.
Coach: William Gilbert
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Practice Times: Every Thursday, during lunch.
Persuasive Speaking
Deliver an extemporaneous speech after analyzing a current issue and determining a point of view.
Coach: Sean Akchin
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Poetry Interpretation
Understand, experience and share poetry through the art of oral interpretation.
Coach: Sean Akchin
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Prose interpretation
Students are encouraged to experience and share prose works through the art of oral interpretation.
Coach: Sean Akchin
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Ready Writing
Choose between two prompts and write an expository composition.
Coach: Cindy Berry
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Science
High school students are challenged to read biology, chemistry, and physics, to better understand the significance of experiments.
Coach: Lupe Guia
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Social Studies
Contest includes 45 objective questions and an essay. Students need to know general social studies concepts and terms.
Coach: Christopher Chance
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Practice Times: Wednesdays, during lunch
Spelling and Vocabulary
Three-part contest that includes proof reading, vocabulary, and words written from dictation.
Coach: Cindy Berry
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CX Debate
Learn to orally present cases and tolerate other points of view.
Coach: Sean Akchin
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