Team Selection

[Work in Progress -- To Be Updated]

EXPECTATION FROM RMS SO TEAM MEMBERS

• Self-driven, responsible and committed to Science Olympiad for the entire season (Sept - March)

• Be a team player

• Be able to attend SO meetings and set aside time for preparation. Expected time for event preparation per week:

  • 1 hr/week for study events

  • 1-1.5 hrs/week for Lab events

  • 2 hrs/week for Construction events, may increase as we get close to the tournaments

[Work in Progress -- To Be Updated]

RMS SO COMPETITIVE TEAM SELECTION PROCESS (Updated for 2023)

1. All students (new and returning) will submit SO Registration Form

2. Students will be assigned FINAL events for Science Olympiad. They will also be assigned to ONE competitive team, or can continue as a non-competitive member

3. Each competitive team member is expected to take 3-4 events

4. There will be an optional interview with Mr. Owens to share any concerns about Science Olympiad event preparation

5. There are multiple restrictions on event assignments. So, students may not get all events they are interested in. They need to have an open mind to explore and learn new areas

6. Team formation and event assignment restrictions will be covered in details during the SO Informational Meeting

7. For Invitationals, event assignments would remain the same, but partner may change

8. For Regional, team assignment and partner would be the same as assigned in (2)