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Academic Decathlon (Aca Deca)NAlbert SylviaFocuses on every subject (10 events). Has different sections for competition like math, essay writing, music, science, history, speech etc. Has different levels for all GPA levels.
Honor: 3.80 - 4.00 GPA
Scholastic: 3.20 - 3.799 GPA
Varsity: 0.00 - 3.199 GPA		https://academicdecathlon.org/20May / SeptemberBiweeklyJuly 1 - January 31Many Regional 1st places in upper division, S. Li, M. Ma, and S. Wang have won $250 scholarships for placing top 3 overall from the past 2 years
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Applied EngineeringNCarlos CarranzaMainly on engineering. Competition revoles around boat building. Different teams for all skills including design, art, and marketing. 4 teams (mechanical, electrical, software, art)
Metropolitan’s Solar Cup Competition
https://www.instagram.com/ahsappliedengineering/?hl=en30September Weekly SaturdayMay 14th-15th
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Constitution TeamYMegan LeahyTakes up a class period. Students must try out to enter the team. Competing in national We the People tournament which is based off of analyzing the Constitution and its different components. Free Response Questions based competition. (SENIORS ONLY)
https://www.civiced.org/we-the-people/national-competitions 24-30End of YearEvery day 3rd periodJune-Variesa few times National Finals, 2010 National Champions
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Destination Imagination (DI) NJennifer WongPerformance based competition. Groups work in teams of their own choosing in different challenges from building to improve. https://www.destinationimagination.org/20-25SeptemberWeekly FridayFeburary
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Engineering Design & Development (EDD)YJon LamTakes up a class period. Students compete in hackathons, robotics competitions, and building challenges. Different sections include outreach, engineering, and design. 40Every day 6th period2nd Semester (usually 2 competitions including FRC and JPL)
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History BowlNPaul GreenStudents compete in buzzer style competition around history trivia and questions. In depth studying of all history from American to world to pop culture history. https://www.historybowl.com/15-20Beginning of YearWeekly WednesdayQualified for nationals in 2019, 2021, 2022
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Math TeamNNils MillerCompeting in different math tournaments including AMC. Emphasis on learning and growth as team, all levels welcome but must undergo tryouts. https://www.maa.org/math-competitions40SeptemberWeekly TuesdayThey hold yearly Math Challenges open to students who want to participate; 2023: Won Bay Math League & several members advanced to AMC (American Mathematics Competition)
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Ocean Science BowlNKristeen PisanoEmphasis on ocean sciences but includes history of ocean discovery as well. Buzzer style competition with districts around Februrary. https://www.competitionsciences.org/competitions/national-ocean-sciences-bowl/10-15Spring and FallWeekly Wednesday2023 season: Placed 2nd at regionals this year (Los Angeles (LA) Surf Bowl), and 3rd at Lynbrook Invitational
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Physics TeamNMauricio EguezPhysics team emcompassing all from mechanics to electromagnetism. Requires math background as well but all levels welcome.https://www.aapt.org/Common2022/rules.cfm30SeptemberWeekly Monday4 students are qualified USAPhO (TOP 400) in 2023
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Quiz BowlNChristopher SchultzBuzzer style game. Focused on trivia from all subjects including art, music, history, science, literature, and pop culture. Competitions throughout the winter and spring season. Nationally ranked team. https://www.naqt.com/hs/20-30SeptemberWeekly MondaySeptember - May5th place at Nationals in 2022; 2021 season: ranked 1st on GrogerRanks Midseason Poll 2021-22
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Science BowlNCherryl MynsterBuzzer style game focused on science trivia. Variety of biology, chemistry, Earth and Space Science, energy, mathematics, and physics questions. No prior knowledge or enrollment in AP science classes needed. https://science.osti.gov/wdts/nsb10-15MayWeekly FridayWon Regional competition and advanced to National Final in 2022
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Science OlympiadNYumiko GotoScience based team with variety of competition activities (23 events) that changes every year. Examples include making an experiment, plan building, and partner activities. Seperated into competition team and non competing team.

https://www.soinc.org/20-30MayWeekly ThursdayDecember - April2023 State 6th Place, 2022 State 5th place
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Speech and DebateYAshley NovakTakes up a class period. Students must try out to enter the team. Competing in variety of public speaking from debate to improvised speeches to previously memorized monologues, both humorous and dramatic. 80MayDaily Periods 1 and 3September - MaySome members qualified for the 2022 National Speech and Debate Tournament; At State Quals tounrmanet A. Li won 1st in Humorous Interpretation & K. Wong won 1st in Dramatic Imprompt.
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USABONCraig MondenUSABO (USA Biology Olympiad) is the premier national biology competition at the high school level. Students take the annual open exam for the chance to advance to semifinals, national camp, and eventually international competitions (IBO). USABO covers college and even graduate biology level material.https://www.usabo-trc.org/30April and September Weekly TuesdayAugust-AprilRecord of 9 students qualified for 2023 USABO Semfinals
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VEX RoboticsNMarilyn GanStudents compete in VEX & robotic-centered hackathons held in-team. The team also holds workshops based on VEX curriculum.https://roboticseducation.org/vex-robotics-competition/TBDYear round / TBD
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