The Orange County Academic Decathlon (OCAD) allows high school students to compete as team members in a series of academic tests and demonstrations. OCAD is a ten-event academic competition and a team competition as well as one for individuals. Participants demonstrate their academic strength by completing seven written tests (Art, Economics, Language & Literature, Mathematics, Music, Science, Social Science), writing an essay, delivering a prepared and an impromptu speech, and participating in an interview. The exciting Super Quiz oral relay is a team event held before a live audience.

Each team consist of three “A” (honor), three “B” (scholastic), and three “C or below” (varsity) students. Awards are presented to the top teams as well as the top individual students in each event. The highest scoring team represents Orange County at the California Academic Decathlon competition.

Academic Decathlon is the ultimate college preparation experience.

Any students interested in joining the Academic Decathlon Team should contact Mrs. Amann AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

Why join Academic Decathlon?
"To be part of the best organization on campus!!" - Sarah McKinnell
"To learn about the world." - Hatty Gardner
"To learn more about Imperialism and improve in public speaking." - Justin Min
"It is a great opportunity to participate in an educational and fun competition between schools." - Tim Smith
"Decathlon is my favorite part of every year." - Victoria Bakker
"To broaden my educational opportunities and to become a more involved student." - Trevor Cleere

REQUIRED DATES:
Scrimmage: Saturday, December 3 (does conflict with an SAT date, so plan accordingly!)
Competition Day 1 (Speech, Interview, Essay): Saturday, January28
Competition Day 2 (Subject Quizzes, SuperQuiz Competition): Saturday, February 4




Here are PDF files for your download
an AP One Sheet for Heart of Darkness
a Study Log sheet