WHAT: San Joaquin County high school students will compete in the 34th Annual San Joaquin County Academic Decathlon Championship. The 2015 theme is New Alternatives in Energy.
WHEN: Saturday, January 31, 2015
Essay, interview, and speech competitions
San Joaquin County Office of Education
(Closed event; not open to the public)
Saturday, February 7, 2015
Objective tests in art, economics, language/literature, math, music, social science, and science
Lathrop High School
(Closed event; not open to the public)
2 p.m. - Super Quiz
Lathrop High School/Large Gym
(Open to the public)
Following Super Quiz - Awards Ceremony
Lathrop High School/Large Gym
(Open to the public)
WHO: Thirteen San Joaquin County high schools, including: Escalon, Lathrop, Lincoln, Manteca, McNair, Middle College, Tracy, Merrill F. West, Cesar E. Chavez, Millennium, and Mountain House High Schools, as well as Stockton Early College Academy and Humphrey’s ABLE.
AWARDS:
- Winning team will earn the right to attend the State Academic Decathlon Championship held in Sacramento on March 19-22 with all fees paid by the SJCOE Educational Foundation
- $5,000 renewable tuition scholarships to the University of the Pacific
- Cash awards provided by the SJCOE Educational Foundation
- $1,000 award to top overall scorer provided by the Premier Community Credit Union and the SJCOE Educational Foundation in honor of Walt Rathhaus
- Medals and plaques
- Dave Sorgent Championship Award
About the San Joaquin County Office of Education:
San Joaquin County Office of Education provides educational leadership, resources, and services to support schools throughout the county. With its highly regarded programs, innovative staff, and community partnerships, SJCOE ensures that every student in San Joaquin County has the opportunity of a quality education. For more information, visit www.sjcoe.org.