Application due Sept. 17 for

Name: ______Grade: ______Homeroom: ______

Parent’s/ Guardian’s Name: ______

Home #: ______Email address: ______

What events are you interested in joining? (Maximum of 5 and in order, 1- want most and 5- ok)

Life, Personal & Social Science

__ Anatomy (Respiratory,

Muscular)
__ Disease Detectives (Food

Borne Illness)
__ Ecology (Tundra, Taiga)

__ Microbe Mission
__ Ornithology

Earth & Space Science

__ Dynamic Planet (Earth’s Fresh

Waters)
__ Fossils
__ Meteorology (Severe Storms)
__ Road Scholar
__ Solar System

Physical Science & Chemistry

__ Can't Judge a Powder
__ Science Crime Busters

__ Optics
__ Shock Value
__ Storm the Castle

Technology & Engineering

__ Battery Buggy
__ Bottle Rocket
__ Junkyard Challenge
__ Towers

Inquiry & Nature of Science

__ Awesome Aquifers

__ Compute This
__ Experimental Design
__ Write It Do It

Why do you want to join Science Olympiad?

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What characteristics do you have that make you a great addition to Science Olympiad? Why? (Give at least 3)

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Science Olympiad takes a lot of commitment, hard work, and support. If I am chosen to be on the Team, I will agree to meet Tuesdays afterschool from 2:20- 3:20pm. There is also a possibility of meeting additional amount of hours especially as we get close to competition. I am to maintain at least a 3.0 GPA while dedicating time to finding resources, working as a team, and studying for my events. Finally, there is a fee of $50 for registration, a team t-shirt, resources (determined by the advisor), food, and end of the year party. I will do my part to make this a great, fun-filled year!

By signing this, I understand and agree with all that is stated in the above paragraph.

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Student Name (print) Student signature Parent Name (print) Parent Signature

*Teacher recommendation on back*


Teacher Recommendation

Student’s name: ______Grade: _____

Science Olympiad functions much like a football or soccer team, requiring preparation, commitment, coaching and practice throughout the year in science events stated on the opposite side.

Activity / Needs Improvement -1
Excellent -5 / Comments
Attends school on a regular basis / 1 2 3 4 5
Is on time to class / 1 2 3 4 5
Completes class assignments on time / 1 2 3 4 5
Respects school environment and shows school pride
Shows positive attitude in class / 1 2 3 4 5
Gets along well with others / 1 2 3 4 5
Demonstrates eagerness and capacity to learn / 1 2 3 4 5
Ability to make and keep commitments / 1 2 3 4 5
Receptive to new ideas / 1 2 3 4 5
Accepts responsibility / 1 2 3 4 5
Demonstrates initiative / 1 2 3 4 5
Shows a high interest in science / 1 2 3 4 5
Displays honesty, integrity, and sportsmanship / 1 2 3 4 5

Overall additional comments:

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Teacher name: ______Signature: ______

Application due Sept. 17