Catherine Jackson

Accounting

Focuses on the principles and practices of accounting including bookkeeping, income statements, balance sheets

Calculator Applications

Strengthens knowledge of calculations by drawing from current high school algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus and calculus textbooks.

Computer Applications

Develops greater computer literacy by emphasizing computer word processing, speed and accuracy, computer skills, database and spreadsheet competencies.

Computer Science

Enhances computational abilities in addition to testing their mastery of Java programming and new technologies in computer science.

Current Issues & Events

Expands the understanding and knowledge of current, state, national and world events and issues.

Debate

Develops the ability to analyze a problem, conduct thorough research, and employ principles of argumentation and advocate for or against a given proposition. Cross-Examination Debate(2 Person Team) and Lincoln-Douglas Debate (Individual)

Film
Julie Patterson- CHS-TV
The purpose of the Young Filmmakers Festival is to provide students with the opportunity to explore the art of cinematic storytelling. Digital Animation, Documentary, Narrative, Traditional Animation

Informative & Persuasive Speaking

Develops the ability to analyze a selected topic, formulate and develop a speech, then extemporaneously deliver it to an audience.

Journalism

Promotes critical reading, writing, thinking and communications skills through the administration of four separate contests. News Writing, Editorial Writing, Feature Writing, Headline Writing and Copy Editing

Literary Criticism

Promotes literary scholarship through literary history and terminology including an essay dealing with a specific topic about a literary passage.

Mathematics

Advances students math skills, knowledge and understanding in the areas of Algebra I and II, geometry, trigonometry, analysis, analytic geometry, and calculus.

Number Sense

Fosters math appreciation and skills through a fun, fast paced, 10 minute math and mental gymnastics contest covering all levels of high school mathematics.

One-Act Play

Fosters high quality creative arts performances in a competition where schools present an 18-40 minute play.

Ready Writing

Promotes advanced writing skills by developing a well balanced expository composition on a chosen topic using supporting arguments and evidence to be the deciding factor in the paper.

Prose and Poetry Interpretation

Promotes understanding and appreciation of literature through the art of oral interpretation

Science

Challenges the aptitudes on various topics in biology, chemistry, and physics demonstrating the student’s understanding of basic scientific principles.

Social Studies

Enhances the knowledge pertaining to a specific historic event as well as social studies terms and concepts.

Spelling & Vocabulary

Strengthens vocabulary and spelling usage by drawing directly from high school academic curriculum.

Barbara Jordan Essay Contest

Students research a local African American that has had an impact on the community, county, or state, and write an essay exemplifying how they have left a positive impact, the positive results and/or changes that have occurred because of the actions of this person, and how he/she were leaders within society. 

Latino/Latina Essay Contest

Students research a local Latino or Latina that has had an impact on the community, county, or state, and write an essay exemplifying how they have left a positive impact, the positive results and/or changes that have occurred because of the actions of this person, and how he/she were leaders within society. 

Theatrical Design

UIL Theatrical Design is a competition where students design and create set and costume designs, apply makeup and draw their designs and create marketing plans including posters and programs for a specific play as chosen by the state UIL office.