Welcome, 6th, 7th and 8th Graders –
ST. IGNATIUS DECATHLETES!
Academic Decathlon
What is the Academic Decathlon?
•The Academic Junior High Decathlon is a competition for students in
grades 6-8.
•There are TEN events.
• Logic Quiz – Group Participation (10 students);
maximum points earned – 8,000 points
• Super Quiz – Group Participation (10 students) ;
50 multiple choice questions on FIVE subjects: Religion;
Literature; Fine Arts/Music; Science; and Social Studies;
maximum points – 8,000 points
• Individual Categories – EIGHT Subjects: Roman Catholic doctrine;
English; Literature; Science; Mathematics; Current Events;
Social Studies; and Fine Arts (Art and Music);
Maximum Points per Subject = 1,000 points; 8,000 points Total
Who Can Join the Team?
• Junior High Students (6th, 7th and 8th graders) are eligible to join the
Team!
• What QUALIFICATIONS should you POSSESS?
• Must LOVE to LEARN!
• Must be DEDICATED
• Must be a TEAM PLAYER
• Must be able to WORK COLLABORATIVELY with your Study
Partner and the Group
• Must be ORGANIZED AND ABLE TO MANAGE YOUR TIME
EFFICIENTLY
• Must DO WELL UNDER PRESSURE!
• Must have EXCELLENT STUDY SKILLS
How Do I Join the Team?
• Must have homeroom teacher’s recommendation
• Complete Information Packet:
• A parent/student contract must be completed and submitted
• A logic packet to be completed and submitted
• Attend at least 50% of scheduled logic meetings
• All students who meet qualifications will be permitted to join the Team:
• 10 Student Competitors
• remaining students – Alternates/Study Partners
How Much Commitment is it?
There is a lot of commitment with regards to studying & time.
• lunchtime meetings
• afternoon meetings after school (most likely on Tuesdays and/or Fridays)
• off campus meetings (probably on Saturdays)
• please visit www.acadecatigers.com to view scheduled meetings and
additional study materials
Parent Commitment
• Picking up your decathlete after the afternoon study sessions (around 4:30 pm)
• Driving your decathlete to off-campus study sessions (most likely at Mrs.
Arostegui’s home near Jesuit High School on Saturdays)
• Participate in proctoring at the actual competition for Logic and Super Quiz
• Support decathletes by providing snacks for afterschool study sessions
• Support you decathlete by assuring that enough time is spent studying for their
subjects and that they complete their logic packets.
• When possible, assist your decathlete in learning their specific materials.
Academic Decathlon March 6, 2010
Order of Events
• Event is held at Christian Brothers High School - 1st
Saturday in March, 03/06/10; from 8am to 4pm
• Registration
• Logic Test
• Individual Tests
• Lunch
• Super Quiz
• Mass for students, parents, coaches
• Awards Ceremony
WHY BE A DECATHLETE?
• Because it is a PRESTIGIOUS HONOR to be a part of
an ELITE Group of Outstanding Students!
• Because YOU will have a chance to represent SI in the
academic arena!
• Because it is a GREAT addition to your RESUME!
• Because YOU will LEARN a lot more than your regular
curriculum! (Great preparation for SATs)
• Because YOU will develop lasting friendships with your
Teammates! (and the parents, too!)
• Because YOU will have TONS OF FUN!!!
S.I. ’09–’10 STATE CHAMPIONS