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Academic Competitions
Mock Trial, February 6, 13 and 15, 2010 Mock Trial Competition takes high school students to the heart of the justice system. Students acquire critical thinking skills and an in-depth understanding of our judicial process as they study a hypothetical case, conduct legal research, and role play at the trial. Mock Trial is a partnership with the Constitutional Rights Foundation and the Santa Cruz legal community which emphasizes the development of students’ analytical and critical thinking skills. Contact: JoAnn Allen, (831) 466-5703
Santa Cruz County Science Fair, March 13, 2010, new location: Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Santa Cruz County Science Fair Awards Ceremony, March 22, 2010, also at Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds The Santa Cruz County Science Fair provides a competitive academic opportunity for students in grades 4-12. Students design individual or team science projects and compete for awards, scholarships and prizes. Top award winners represent Santa Cruz County at the California State Science Fair (in Los Angeles, May 16-18, 2010) and International Science and Engineering Fair (in San Jose, May 9-11, 2010). Science Fair workshops for students and teachers are offered through the Santa Cruz County Office of Education. Contact: Nancy Serigstad, (831) 466-5803
Spelling Bee March 7, 2010, at UCSC In partnership with Newspapers in Education/The Sentinel and UCSC, the Santa Cruz County Office of Education coordinates the annual Spelling Bee. Students in grades 4-6 and 7-9 compete locally. Winners from each grade level go to regional and state competitions. Contact: Curriculum & Instruction Department
Student Authors' Fair May 1, 2010 Sponsored by the Santa Cruz Reading Association and the Santa Cruz COE, the Student Authors’ Fair encourages students to write and illustrate their own books. Students are recognized by the community during the Authors' Fair. There is no judging or censorship at the Fair. Every book entered receives an Award Certificate. High quality and exciting displays of students ’ writing are encouraged. Be creative! Contact: Peggy Marketello, (831) 423-0782
Math Contest, May 1, 2010, at Aptos High Math Contest Awards Ceremony, (date forthcoming) The Math Contest provides students in grades 5-8 with both a team competition and an individual test format. The team competition requires students work together using problem-solving strategies, showing work and providing clear and detailed explanations. The individual test for all grade levels uses a free response format. The 8th grade test includes questions that reflect state requirements for 8th grade Algebra. Students receive certificates of participation and contest winners receive achievement medals and engraved plaques for posting at your school site. Contact: Ellen Hickey, (831) 466-5802 |
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