Merced County Academic Decathlon
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Celebrating its 42nd year in Merced County, the Academic Decathlon pits area high schools against each other in a contest of academics. Students compete in the areas of art, economics, language and literature, mathematics, music, social science and science. Students also participate in communication events to showcase their Speech, Interview and Essay skills.
The Academic Decathlon is open to students in grades 9-12. A team consists of 9 members made up of 3 honor students, 3 scholastic students and 3 varsity students in accordance with the required grade point averages as indicated. Alternates can compete individually in 8 events at an additional cost.
The 2022-2023 Theme is "The American Revolution and the New Nation.”
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2022-2023 Timeline
MCAD Intent Due: November 4, 2022
CAD Registration: November 4, 2022
Fees and Team Paperwork Due for Essay and Scrimmage: November 28, 2022
Round 1 - Scrimmage (Optional)
MCAD Scrimmage - Saturday, December 3, 2022
CAD Scrimmage - December 6-9, 2022
Round 2 - County/Regional
Essay: TBD (Online)
Final Team List and Paperwork Due: December 12, 2022
Objective Testing: TBD (Online)
Speech/Interview/SQ/Awards: February 4, 2023 (In-Person)
Round 3 - State Competition (Winning Team)
Essay: TBD (Online)
Objective Testing: TBD (Online)
Speech/Interview/SQ/Awards: TBD (In-Person)