Club Description:
This academic team provides students of all grade and ability levels the weekly opportunity to have fun while testing their academic knowledge. Students will be challenged to learn new information, hone previously acquired knowledge and branch out into different subject areas on this competitive nationally ranked team. We create a positive and productive atmosphere for students to be competitive with one another, and individuals from other schools, while enhancing their own knowledge base.
Annual Goal:
The Novi High School Quiz Bowl Team has been successful in the past and we want to continue that throughout the 2012-2013 school year. Our goal for this year is to make the playoffs of the High School National Championship Tournament in Atlanta, GA. We also want to have fun, expand our minds and represent Novi High School positively at all competitions.
Objectives or Activities to Meet This Goal:
- Practice weekly to increase knowledge base
- Work with teammates to develop strategies for success
- Challenge peers to learn and succeed daily
- Represent Novi at all times during academic competitions through our actions, attitude, and dress
- Collaborate with each other for a common goal
Skills Students Will Gain By Participating on this Academic Team:
- Collaborative Skills
- Working as a team
- Knowledge of various subject matters
- Time management skills
- Accountability
- Enhanced listening and speaking skills
- Basic social and communication skills
Extension of the Novi Community Schools Strategic Vision for the Future/Curriculum:
- This club supports the Social Justice extension because we welcome ALL participants, regardless of grade level or writing abilities. We also provide extracurricular opportunities for students who are not athletic or involved in the arts.