Academic Team

Academic Bowl Dates:
Selection of participants and practices will begin in August, 2025.
 
Purpose:

The Academic Bowl Team will provide gifted and high achieving students with the opportunity to expand their knowledge in many subject areas beyond the school curriculum.  We are looking for experts in literature, math, science, social studies, art, music, sporting trivia and all other areas of trivia. Students will have the opportunity to showcase their scholastic aptitude, demonstrate good citizenship, portray a competitive spirit, and enjoy the academic experience.

Activities:
Houston County School District Academic Bowl, December 4, 2025
PAGE Bowl regional competition, TBD
PAGE Bowl state competition @ GC&SU
Jimmy Carter Competition in Americus

Qualifications:

Enrollment in advanced classes for the grade-level of the student
Maintain an 85% or higher average

Entrance exam at tryouts
Teacher recommendations, if needed

Maximum of 10 competitors

Able to stay after school for practice sessions

Dues:
A $40 per student fee to cover bus transporation costs to HCBE District Competition, PAGE Competition in Milledgeville, if we qualify, and Jimmy Carter Competition in Americus.