Contests offered at Cypress Ranch High School

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Bowls

National Science Bowl

Official Contest Website

The National Science Bowl is a high-speed, high-stakes academic trivia showdown where brilliant middle and high school students battle it out in a fast-paced, buzzer-based quiz competition. Created by the U.S. Department of Energy, its less a test and more of a mental marathon that covers all major branches of science and math.

Club

SCEC (underclassmen) & Science NHS (upperclassmen)

Room B1125 (SCEC)

Meet times: Once a week (for SCEC) & once a month (for SNHS)

Teacher Sponsor

Tawnya Mann (SNHS)

[email protected]

National Olympiad

IBO (International Biology Olympiad)

Official Contest Website

The International Biology Olympiad is an annual, international competition for top high school students who test their theoretical and practical biological knowledge for individual medals.

Club

SCEC (Stem Career Exploration Club)

Room B1125

Meet times: Once a week (Varies)

Teacher Sponsor

Elisabeth Blush

[email protected]

Interest form

Science Research

Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS)

Official Contest Website

The Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) is a Department of Defense-sponsored STEM program for high school students. It encourages students in grades 9-12 to conduct original research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Participants can compete for scholarships and recognition by presenting their research to a panel of judges and peers at regional and national symposia.

Club

SCEC (Stem Career Exploration Club)

Room B1125

Meet times: Once a week (Varies)

Teacher Sponsor

Elisabeth Blush

[email protected]

Interest form

STEM Research

Regeneron ISEF (International Science and Engineering Fair)

Official Contest Website

The International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) is the worlds largest pre-college STEM research competition. High school students from around the world compete by presenting their independent research projects, which cover 22 scientific disciplines. To reach ISEF, students must first win at local, regional, or state-affiliated science fairs. The annual week-long event showcases the talents of these top young scientists and provides them with a platform to display their innovations to professional scientists. Participants compete for nearly $9 million in scholarships, prizes, and awards.

Club

SCEC (Stem Career Exploration Club)

Room B1125

Meet times: Once a week (Day varies on availability)

Teacher Sponsor

Elisabeth Blush

[email protected]

Interest form

UIL Language Arts

Literary Criticism

Official Contest Website

65 question MCQ with one essay, 90 mins. over literary terms and reading selections

Club

UIL Lit Crit

Room 2520

Meet times: Every other Thursday

Teacher Sponsor

Katie Lauver

[email protected]

UIL Mathematics

Mathematics

Official Contest Website

A 40-minute, multiple-choice exam with 60 questions, designed to test knowledge and understanding in Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-calculus, AP Calculus (BC) and AP Statistics.

Club

Competitive Math Club

Room B1178

Meet times: TBD

Teacher Sponsor

Bryce Hulett

[email protected]

Interest form

UIL Science

Science

Official Contest Website

A two-hour objective test with 60 questions: 20 from biology, 20 from chemistry and 20 from physics.

Club

UIL Science Club

Room 2520

Meet times: Alternate Wednesdays, after school

Teacher Sponsor

Katie Lauver

[email protected]

Interest form