Introduction:
The Science Olympiad Organization is a national non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of K-12 science education, increasing interest in science, and creating a technologically-literate workforce. At Ocean Air, Science Olympiad is a PTA program run by a committee of parent volunteers.
Teams of 15 students compete in 23 academic events in groups of 2-3 students per event. Ocean Air competes in the B Division, which is the Middle School Division including grades 6-8. Students start the year in mid September with lots of learning and exploration, with invitational competitions starting in December and official competitions starting in February. Competitions are held on Saturdays and are in the San Diego/LA area.
Academic Events:
Events and rules are finalized and published in September. For more details, CLICK HERE to go to the Science Olympiad website. RECRUITING coaches for events in BOLD face!
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Science Olympiad at Ocean Air:
The program is run by all volunteers and is lead by a committee. The program is funded by parent donations. Classes are held mostly off campus during off-school hours and are 1.5-2 hours a week. There will be additional work and study outside of class time. Students can take 1-4 classes based on the workload desired.
2024-25 SO Committee
Head Coach: Karen Chen
Assistant head coaches: Lynn Ji and Neha Kumbhat
Treasurer: Shammi Kumar
Event Planner: Sunny Loh
Ocean Air has advanced to the state tournament every year. Coaches will form teams and assign events, at least one full team will be formed. Up to 6 teams can compete at invitationals, only one team of 15 students can compete in the official competition.
Questions? Interested in Coaching? Contact oa.scioly@gmail.com or use the google forms linked below:
Ocean Air Science Olympiad Mailing List Signup
Ocean Air Science Olympiad Coach Signup
Registration:
Registration begins after we have ALL events with coaches! We are still missing four events! CLICK HERE for registration link when live. Recommended donation of $250 per child will go towards team registration, "uniforms", activities, and event supplies.
REQUIRED REGISTRATION FORMS:
Permission slip: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CVSxpsmsmR47Pi0e_q2oSjY64Mqr28Z4c7r1nYwK0ug/edit?usp=sharing
Code of Ethics:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/13Ah6p8RWZv3Dt6FiWtvVvtlj4jKOh_7M387fEIajJXI/edit?usp=sharing
Acknowledgement of Responsibilities:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ari5JfCKdqApD1Zx9Xi1eXGiIvcMUxvVVhTPlP1USTc/edit?usp=sharing
EMPLOYER MATCHED DONATIONS: https://forms.gle/YZLQyMgBCqCvjgsw8
Ocean Air PTA Tax ID: #90-0327643.
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