2021 Virtual Academic Decathlon San Diego County – SUHSD Open
Dr. Mary L. Lawlor
Coordinator
Phone: (619) 518-3025
Email: lawlormary@aol.com
The Academic Decathlon is a ten-event scholastic competition with nine-member high school teams from throughout the county. This year’s theme is The Cold War. Students complete seven written tests in the areas of science, literature, art, music, mathematics, economics and social science. They also write an essay, give both a prepared and impromptu speech and are interviewed. The culminating event is the Super Quiz competition. The winning team from San Diego County goes on to the California State competition whose winner goes to the National Competition. Top scoring students and teams receive medals in all categories tested. The dates for the Academic Decathlon events follow:
Schedule of Dates and Activities
Scrimmage
December 5, 2020
Team Registration
January 14, 2021
The following are due:
- Registration Form
- Team Listing Form(s)
- GPA Calculation Worksheet
- Original Transcripts
Final Team Changes and Volunteer email addresses due by January 21, 2021.
Speech, Interview, Essay
January 30, 2021
Written tests and Super Quiz
February 6, 2021
Awards Ceremony
February 18, 2021
State Competition
March 25-28, 2021
National Competition
April 29 – May 1, 2021