Accounting
Calculator Applications
Computer Applications
Computer Science (Java)
Current Issues and Events
Cross Examination Debate
Essay Contests (Barbara Jordan Historical Essay and Latino History Essay)
Extemporaneous Speaking (Informative, Persuasive)
Film (Digital Animation, Traditional Animation, Documentary, Narrative)
Links to 2023 State Finalists - Click here.
Journalism (Copy Editing, Editorial Writing, Feature Writing, Headline Writing, News Writing)
Lincoln-Douglas Debate
Literary Criticism
Required Readings: Silas Marner, by George Eliot; The Collected Poems of W.B. Yeats, and The Glass Menagerie, by Tennessee Williams
Number Sense
Mathematics
Poetry Interpretation
Prose Interpretation
Ready Writing
Science (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics)
Physics Reading: Five Equations that Changed the World: The Power and Poetry of Mathematics, by Dr. Michael Guillen
Social Studies
2023-24 Topic: Modern South Asia (1857-present)
Required Reading: His Majesty's Opponent: Subhas Chandra Baseand India's Struggle against Empire
Spelling and Vocabulary: Link to word list here.
Theatrical Design (Examples - clcik on the links: Costume Design, Set Design, Hair/Makeup Design, Marketing)
2024 Selection: Hadestown, by Anais Mitchell
October 7 - DISD TMSCA Invitational (Math/Science Only)
November - March TBA - Internal Virtual Challenge Meets
January 20 - Film Contest Submission Deadline
January/February TBA - Invitational Meet(s) (location TBA)
February 17 - Theatrical Design Submission Deadline
March 23 - TMSCA State Meet (UT - San Antonio) (Math/Science Only)
April 5-6 - District Meet (location TBA)
April 27 - Regional Meet (Texas A&M - Commerce)