The 2009 GCI Alaska Academic Decathlon
March 6-9,
2009
UAA
Campus, Anchorage
Volunteer
for the 25th
Annual
GCI
Alaska Academic Decathlon
The Academic Decathlon is such a rewarding way to spend a
small amount of time once a year helping Alaskan students from across
the state to become academically motivated. The GCI Alaska Academic Decathlon is committed to the philosophy
that everyone's learning
potential can be maximized through competitive challenge.
The theme of next year's event is:
Latin America
2008-2009
The teams you will be judging are made up of nine
students:
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three
"A" or
Honor students
-
three
"B" or Scholastic students
-
three
"C" or Varsity students
When you donate your time, during the State competition, as
an essay grader, a speech or interview judge, or a as a test proctor, you provide an opportunity for
these students to be evaluated professionally
in an area they have worked all year to excel in. I know you will leave
the event feeling elated with
a renewed sense of today’s youth when you see Alaska’s young men and
women striving to achieve their personal best.
For our
volunteers this year we will provide:
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Speech
and Interview Judges have 1½ hour training session complete with
training video, open discussion and Q & A session. (The
training session is held immediately prior to the time you will spend
judging and is included in the time scheduled on the registration
form.)
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Beverages
and hors d'oeuvres are available at the training sessions. Essay judges receive snacks, beverages & lunch.
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Complete
packets and materials to make your judging fun & easy.
-
Invitation
to the Awards Banquet for our cost of $26.00 per person. Tickets will
be on sale at the orientation.
AREAS
OF JUDGING
SPEECH Each student will come prepared with a 3½ to 4 minute
prepared speech. They are
also required to give a 1½ to 2 minute impromptu speech. Three judges are needed per judging room to evaluate up to 15
speeches during one session. We
need a total of 30 judges for each speech session.
INTERVIEW The interview event is patterned after a college entrance
interview setting. Three
judges per judging room are needed to evaluate up to 15 interviews during
one session. We need a total
of 30 judges for each interview session.
ESSAY If you have experience with grading essays, English grammar
or language skills, we would love to welcome you to our essay grading
team. We are looking for 10
people who can spend time during the day. Beverages, snacks and lunch are provided for essay graders.
TEST PROCTOR
Ten test proctors are needed to assist the students with the
passing out and collecting tests, sharpening pencils, and test
monitoring. At the
Super Quiz on Saturday from 8:00AM-10:00AM, 18 test proctors
are needed. (Instructions for Super Quiz proctors will take place just
prior to the Super Quiz.)
If
you, or someone from your organization, can give a little time for the
advancement of high school students from across Alaska, please complete
the registration, and please, bring a friend, spouse or neighbor to join
the fun!
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