Academic Decathlon
Welcome, Decathletes!
Ready, Set, Go!
I want to welcome you all to the 2016-2017 Academic Decathlon Team. It will be an honor to work with all of you throughout the year. We hit the ground running by studying Logic as as a Team during summer. See the Summer Logic Schedule below. When school resumes, we will be on a Decathlon Schedule that starts off with only Logic study sessions. The other subjects you're responsible for will be included in the schedule once the Archdiocese announces the topics and materials for each subject. Those of you who are Math and English Decathletes, you may begin studying your subject now as the majority of your study material will be what you learn in eighth grade (8th grade Algebra, 8th grade English).
What Does It Mean to Be a Decathlete?
MJS Academic Decathlon Team
- Team Captain: Owen Smith
- Team Co-Captain: Sophia Cotman
- Religion: Sophia Labrador
- English: Marshall Smith
Caravan to Cal State Long Beach, Walter Pyramid
I would appreciate volunteers that can carpool our team and some coaches to and from Cal State Long Beach (Walter Pyramid Arena) on Sunday, March 13. Let me know if you can be a driver and how many can fit in your car. All carpool drivers will be reimbursed $5 for parking. We are meeting at MJS at 6:15 am and will carpool at 6:30 am as we need to be checking in by 7:15 am.
Study Sessions & Food Volunteers
- MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 3:30-5:30 PM, Logic & SQ Religion, Library
- TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 12:20-12:55 PM, SQ Science, Library
- THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 12:20-12:55 PM, 7th Grade Study Session, Library
- THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 3:30-5:00 PM, STUDY SESSION, PRR
- SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 9 AM – 3 PM, SATURDAY STUDY SESSION, LIBRARY
- MONDAY, MARCH 7, 8:20 AM – 3:10 PM, STUDY SESSION, PRR
- THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 8:20 AM – 3:10 PM, STUDY SESSION, LLC
- FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 8:20 AM – 2:25 PM, STUDY SESSION, LLC
- SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 9 AM – 3 PM, SATURDAY STUDY SESSION, LIBRARY
- SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 6:15 AM – 4:30 PM, ACADEMIC DECATHLON COMPETITION
Final Tips...
- Help your Decathlete study. You can assist them with their flashcards, review their study packets, etc.
- Help your student with their Decathlon study schedule. Ask your Decathlete what's on the slate every day, ensuring they're prepared for meetings, and are studying productively.
- Help your Decathlete to rest on Saturday night, March 12. They have studied and studied. After their last Saturday Study Session, have your Decathlete take a relaxing shower/bath, eat their favorite dinner, and get to bed by 8 pm. The time will change during the night (we spring forward!) and we have to be at MJS by 6:15 am. This will ensure your Decathlete is well-rested and ready to go that Sunday. :)