ACADEMIC TeAM
Join a Team that prepares you for the SAT and ACT and competes at the same time.
The Academic Team competes in a quiz bowl type competition. The content for the competition is a mix of JROTC curriculum as well as English, Math and Science in each level of the competition. There is also content focused on current events and include –national and international news, particularly international relations, politics, business and science
The Academic Team competes in a quiz bowl type competition. The content for the competition is a mix of JROTC curriculum as well as English, Math and Science in each level of the competition. There is also content focused on current events and include –national and international news, particularly international relations, politics, business and science
frequently ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ'S)
When does the Academic Team practice?
Typically every Friday from 3:45pm to 5:30pm
How long is the Season?
The Academic Team meets all year long with three levels of competition.
Level I typically takes place in November.
Level II typically takes place in January or February.
If the team makes it to Level III then the 3rd weekend in June you will go to Washington D.C. for the National Level Competition.
How much does it cost?
Only your time. The worst thing that will happen is you will be more prepared for the SAT and ACT. The trip to Washington D.C. is all expensed paid if you can help get the team to the finish line.
How do I get on the team?
Contact the Academic Team Commander and let them know you are interested. You can find their name on the Command and Staff page of this website.
How can I prepare to be on the Academic Team?
See the Resources section below.
Typically every Friday from 3:45pm to 5:30pm
How long is the Season?
The Academic Team meets all year long with three levels of competition.
Level I typically takes place in November.
Level II typically takes place in January or February.
If the team makes it to Level III then the 3rd weekend in June you will go to Washington D.C. for the National Level Competition.
How much does it cost?
Only your time. The worst thing that will happen is you will be more prepared for the SAT and ACT. The trip to Washington D.C. is all expensed paid if you can help get the team to the finish line.
How do I get on the team?
Contact the Academic Team Commander and let them know you are interested. You can find their name on the Command and Staff page of this website.
How can I prepare to be on the Academic Team?
See the Resources section below.
Academic team resources
We encourage all cadets, whether they are on the academic team or not, to prepare for the ACT, SAT and ASVAB tests by reviewing English, Science and Math coursework.
There are several resources available, free-of-charge, to all students.
Websites to review include:
www.cofcontests.com – practice questions developed by the Foundation
www.cofcontests.com – online SAT and ACT guides
www.number2.com – a free test prep website
www.march2success.com – a free test prep website
www.khanacademy.org – a free website with math, history and science lessons
www.foxnews.com/index.html - FOX News
www.cnn.com/studentnews/ - CNN Student News
www.npr.org/ - National Public Radio
www.reuters.com/ - Reuters
www.usatoday.com/ - USA Today Newspaper
There are several resources available, free-of-charge, to all students.
Websites to review include:
www.cofcontests.com – practice questions developed by the Foundation
www.cofcontests.com – online SAT and ACT guides
www.number2.com – a free test prep website
www.march2success.com – a free test prep website
www.khanacademy.org – a free website with math, history and science lessons
www.foxnews.com/index.html - FOX News
www.cnn.com/studentnews/ - CNN Student News
www.npr.org/ - National Public Radio
www.reuters.com/ - Reuters
www.usatoday.com/ - USA Today Newspaper
