V R Eaton High School – Academic Decathlon

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

A nationally recognized and highly prestigious academic competition made up of a team of three students with GPAs between $3 . 0 / 4 . 0$ and $3 . 7 5 / 4 . 0$ , and three students with GPAs $2 . 9 9 / 4 . 0$ and below. The students study a directed curriculum covering subject matter in social studies, language and literature, science, economics, math, fine arts, and music. They must also present a prepared speech, give an impromptu talk on a given topic, and have an interview with three judges. One of the subjects each year will be tested in a quiz show type format. The regional competition takes place in January, state competition in April, and national competition in May. Students should have a sense of curiosity about many diverse topics, be able to absorb a lot of information in a relatively short period of time, and work well with others as a team. They must enjoy being challenged and must have a competitive nature. In addition to classroom time, the student must also be available on some Saturdays and on some evenings to prepare for the competition. Course Number: 0308