Extraordinary Experiences

Academic Decathlon

The United States Academic Decathlon® is a ten-event scholastic competition for teams of high school students.  Each high school enters a team of nine students.

For more information, visit https://usad.org/ 


INTERESTED?  

Please use the form to indicate your interest in participating in the Academic Decathalon so we can stay in contact with you.  We hope to start teams in the 2024-2025 school year.  

Academic League

Our academic athletes compete in weekly matches to answer challenging math, literature, history, science, and popular culture questions.  High school teams are always looking for more players and you are invited to watch a match anytime to learn more.  There is some interest among middle schools to start a league for 2024-2025.

For more information, visit: https://sites.google.com/sandi.net/sdacademicleague/welcome   


INTERESTED?  

Join a match, talk to a coach, or contact us to start a team - ramato@sandi.net   

Academic Pentathlon

United States Academic Pentathlon® is a five-event scholastic competition for middle school students, providing the benefits of Academic Decathlon® along with the challenges of rigorous team and individual competition.  

For more information, visit https://www.usad.org/Pentathlon.aspx 


INTERESTED?

Please use the form to indicate your interest in participating in the Academic Pentathlon so we can stay in contact with you.  We hope to start teams in the 2024-2025 school year. 

Aspen Challenge

This exciting opportunity just launched in San Diego and teams were just given their challenges to choose from - homelessness solutions, chronic absenteeism, mental health stigma, reducing single-use plastics, and immigration ethics.  While they are competing, we are brainstorming ways to continue this incredible competition.  

For more information, visit https://aspenchallenge.org/cities/san-diego-2024/ 


INTERESTED?  

Please use the form to indicate your interest in participating in the Aspen Challenge so we can stay in contact with you.   

Mathcounts Competition

A national middle school mathematics competition that builds problem-solving skills and fosters achievement through four levels of fun, in-person "bee" style contests.

For more information visit  https://www.mathcounts.org/ 


INTERESTED? 

Please use the form to indicate your interest in participating in the Matchcounts Competition so we can stay in contact with you.  We hope to start teams in the 2024-2025 school year.

Mock Trial Competition

The mission of the San Diego County High School Mock Trial Competition is to foster understanding and respect for the American legal system and for the rule of law. The competition seeks to develop high school students into better citizens by familiarizing them with our Constitution and Bill of Rights enhancing students’ ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and work as a team as well as with other members of society.

The Competition is administered by the San Diego County High School Mock Trial Committee, representing local law agencies and organizations and the state and federal courts.  Committee members devote hundreds of hours of volunteer time, as well as resources and expertise, to organize and conduct the annual competition. 

For more information, visit https://www.mathcounts.org/ 


INTERESTED? 

Please use the form to indicate your interest in participating in the Mock Trial Competition so we can stay in contact with you.  We hope to start teams in the 2024-2025 school year.

Model United Nations

Through public speaking, critical thinking, and in-depth research, the Model UN experience allows students to cultivate skills and enrich their global affairs knowledge. UNA-USA is dedicated to empowering young Americans with tools and experiences that prepare them to be the next generation of global leaders. Our local chapters encourage students in their communities to participate in Model UN programming.

For more information, visit  https://unausa.org/programs/model-un/ 


INTERESTED? 

Please use the form to indicate your interest in participating in the Model United Nations so we can stay in contact with you.  We hope to start teams in the 2024-2025 school year.

National Ocean Sciences Bowl

The NOSB is an academic competition and program that addresses a national gap in environmental and earth sciences in public education by introducing high school students to and engaging them in ocean science, preparing them for ocean science-related and other STEM careers, and helping them become knowledgeable citizens and environmental stewards.

For more information, visit https://nosb.org/ 


INTERESTED? 

Please use the form to indicate your interest in participating in the National Ocean Sciences Bowl so we can stay in contact with you.  We hope to start teams in the 2024-2025 school year.

Odyssey of the Mind

Odyssey of the Mind (OM™) teaches students how to develop and use their natural creativity to become problem-solvers. Imagine being faced with a problem that requires an original solution. It can be frightening. Now imagine not being afraid to solve that problem – that is what OM members learn. This skill and self-confidence will carry over to all areas of their lives. OM brings the classroom to life as students apply what they learn and combine it with their interests and passions to solve our unique open-ended problems. OM also emphasizes teamwork, budgeting, time management, public speaking, and so much more. This international program is designed to help students at all learning levels grow as individual learners, grow as team members, and to reach their full potential. 

For more information visit https://www.odysseyofthemind.com/ 


INTERESTED? 

Please use the form to indicate your interest in participating in the Odyssey of the Mind so we can stay in contact with you.  We hope to start teams in the 2024-2025 school year.

San Diego Brain Bee

The San Diego Brain Bee is a live Neuroscience Q & A competition for local high school students.   The Brain Bee is part of Brain Awareness Week, which was launched in 1996 by the Society for Neuroscience and the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives, with a mission to increase awareness of neuroscience in the general community. The Brain Bee is a not-for-profit neuroscience competition for high school students on the local, national, and international levels. 

For more information, visit  https://www.facebook.com/sandiegobrainbee  


INTERESTED? 

Please use the form to indicate your interest in participating in the Brain Bee so we can stay in contact with you.  We hope to start teams in the 2024-2025 school year.

San Diego Science & Engineering Fair

Are You A 6th - 12th Grade Student Interested In Science, Technology, Engineering, And/Or Math?  Are You Curious? Do You Like To Think Outside The Box? Do You Enjoy Building Or Creating Things? Do You Like To Come Up With Solutions To Problems? Do You Want To Make A Difference In The Future?  If you said yes to any of these questions, participating in the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair is for you!

For more information, visit https://www.gsdsef.org/ 


INTERESTED? 

Please use the form to indicate your interest in participating in the Science and Engineering Fair so we can stay in contact with you.  We hope to start teams in the 2024-2025 school year.

Science Olympiad

Science Olympiad (SO) is nationwide competition. Students compete in 23 events that include earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering. Science Olympiad is designed to increase a student’s interest in STEM fields and provide recognition for outstanding achievement in team events. Students compete in Science Olympiad with the top teams advancing from Regional to State to National levels. 

For more information, visit https://www.soinc.org/  


INTERESTED? 

Please use the form to indicate your interest in participating in the Science Olympiad so we can stay in contact with you.  We hope to start teams in the 2024-2025 school year.