If you excel in science and like competition, Science Olympiad is the place for you. Science Olympiad is a National science team competition, with events like Meteorology, Fossils, Bottle Rocket and Bridge Building.
The Middle School team is limited to only 15 students (Plus a few Alternates) from grades 6-9, so students must compete and try-out for this team.
Please READ ALL of the information on this page, before deciding to try-out.
TRY-OUTS ARE OPEN To all 6th - 9th graders
Things to consider before trying out for the team:
2) We understand that you might be involved with other activities that require some of your time. Because of this, the coaches are willing to be flexible with the weekly practice dates, however the listed Mandatory dates (The Competition dates and Pack-up Dates) you must attend.
1) All members will be expected to participate in scheduled practices to help prepare the team for our regional competition. If you have to miss a practice it is expected that you will communicate your situation to your coaches
Attendance is required
Middle School Science Olympiad TRY-OUTS
Will be held on
Tuesday,
October 22, 2024
Parts 1 and 2 will START during 9th period and part 3 will be held immediately after school from 3:00 - 5:00
More information will be emailed to you after you register below.
2) Making a commitment to Science Olympiad is a serious commitment of your time and you need to be aware of that before you try out.
1) This team will require a lot of time to prepare. We typically start our season by the end of October and it will run through the end of April (and possibly May).
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There are many things that are needed to make a great Science Olympiad, but the TWO most important of all are Dedication and Determination.
3) A practice Schedule will be posted in the BAND app including large whole team practices as well as mini event focus days where only one (or two) event teams will meet to work on their event.
Team work is necessary for success!
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It is NEVER one persons responsibility to do all of the work.
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You must work as a team for building and studying events. This means you must listen to ideas of others, and find a way to also respectfully share your ideas.
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Even though only 15 students can compete at the competition, the Students that are alternates are still expected to help the team.
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Each team member will be require to pay a small membership fee. This money will be used to purchase your team shirt and other supplies that might be needed for some of the events.
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Additionally, all students in grades 7-9 that have not yet paid the Student Activities Fee, will need to do so, before they are allowed to participate on the team.
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Fundraising opportunities will also be offered.
Cost
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While our team is run, organized, and lead by our teacher head coaches, many teams rely on local high school students, alumni, parents or community members to assist with preparing for events. Volunteers often offer support and guidance for an event team, provide a place to study / brainstorm or build. Or they sometimes just simply providing snacks and encouragement.
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The stronger our support system, the better our team does.
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After the team has been selected through our Try-outs, the head coaches will ask for volunteers and will host a volunteer / Parent support meeting to outline what's ahead for the coming months.
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All Volunteers must have current clearances on file with the district. Please reach out to one of the Head coaches for more information on obtaining these.
Volunteer Support
If you are interested in trying-out, then you MUST do the following:
We Want YOU to Science!
Step ONE:
Go to the 2024-2025 Student Information Form by using the RED button at the bottom of this page and complete it before the date of the try-outs. (THE Sooner you do this THE BETTER you will be prepared!)
You MUST have this form completed in order to try out.
YOU MUST BE LOGGED INTO YOUR
FRANKLIN REGIONAL SCHOOL GOOGLE ACCOUNT TO ACCESS THE SCIENCE OLYMPIAD INFORMATIONAL FORM.
Step TWO:
Once you submit the Information Form, an email will be sent to the address you provided. The email will contain a Password that will allow you to access the 2024-2025 Try-out test resource page (located on the Home page). Use and study the resources listed on that page to help you prepare for Part 1 (Focused Study Questions) and Part 3 of the try-out test (Build Event). Along with studying, you are required to prepared a resource page to use on the try-out test. (More detailed information will be given to you once you have access to the Tryout Resource page - must you must Register to gain access.)
Step Three:
Study and prepare.
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Part 1 will require you to devote some time to reading, studying and trying to understand the information presented on each of the given resource websites while you carefully prepare a resource page of the material to be used during the test.
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Part 2 will test your overall general science knowledge in the areas of Biological sciences, Earth & Space sciences, and Chemical & Physical Sciences.
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Part 3 will test your ability to read and follow the rules as well as your ability to self research to gain enough knowledge to carefully design and build a device that will accomplish the task set within the boundaries set.
Step Four:
TRY-OUT!!!
On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, Check your Flextime Manager to make sure you have been added to the SCIENCE OLYMPIAD TRYOUTS. (Everyone that completes the registration form will be added, If you registered but no longer wish to try out, then you MUST see Mr. Racchini in room 205 before this date.)
Show up to the Middle School Cafeteria at the beginning of 9th period to take Parts 1 and 2 of the tryout test After school we will begin testing the part 3 building device. You may leave once you test your device but we encourage you to stay and watch and support everyone as they test their device and give it their best for a chance to make the team this year. *** We anticipate an end time around 4:30 pm, however, the time might have to be adjusted based on the number of students that are trying out. PLEASE NOTE: No one will be permitted to try-out after the date listed. If you can not make the Try-out date, then you must make arrangements to be tested BEFORE the date listed that is convenient for both you and the coaches.
If you have any questions, please contact one of the coaches
Good Luck!
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YOU MUST BE LOGGED INTO YOUR
FRANKLIN REGIONAL SCHOOL GOOGLE ACCOUNT TO ACCESS THE SCIENCE OLYMPIAD INFORMATIONAL FORM.
(This link will open on or before Monday, October 7, 2024 , and will be remain open until after the try-outs on Tuesday, October 22, 2024)
