Academic Junior High Decathlon

The Academic Junior High Decathlon is a competition for students in grades 6-8. There are ten events. Two are collaborative team events: a logic quiz with 20 rigorous thinking problems and a super quiz with 50 multiple choice questions on five broad academic themes.

In addition, there are eight events testing individual knowledge of Roman Catholic doctrine, English, Literature, Science, Mathematics, Current Events, Social Studies, and Fine Arts (Art and Music). The winning school from each diocese competes in a state championship the first Saturday of May each year.

Faculty members and parents coach students. They meet throughout the school year, working after school and on weekends. The faculty member who serves as head coach coordinates the team’s efforts, but the commitment of parents and faculty is a key to our success!

Queen of Apostles School has participated in the AJHD since the 1990s and our teams have placed first in the Diocese of San Jose in 1999, 2001-2003, 2005-2009. The 2008 Queen of Apostles Academic Junior High Decathlon team competed at the state level and finished in second place! Ours is the best record of all Diocesan Schools.

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