Clubs & Organizations - Channel Islands High School

Academic Decathlon (AcaDeca)

Description:

Academic Decathlon, otherwise abbreviated to Aca Deca, is an opportunity where students partake in a competition alongside team members against similar teams of other schools in Ventura County. The competition consist of 10 academic events. Student take tests in art, science, social science, music, econ, literature and math. All around a certain theme that is chosen each year. Students also give an interview, essay as well as speech. It is open to everyone as it is designed for students of all backgrounds, and grades. Teams consist of nine members which would be divided among three categories based on GPA (Honor, Scholastic and Varsity). One of the benefits of Aca Deca is that you gain knowledge on unorthodox topics and you go beyond your comfort zone to prepare you for your future. Another benefit is meeting an amazing variety of people who understand that love of learning and appreciate every quirk.

Advisor: Caitlyn Gintjee

Meeting Place: Room P6

Social Media:

Twitter: @AcademicCihs
Instagram: @cihsacademicdecathalon
Facebook: CIHS Academic Decathalon

AcaDeca 2021-22 Season Results:

Khalia Jackson: 3rd place in Literature. 2nd place in Interview and Essay. 1st place in Social Science, Science, and Speech. White Division Varsity.
Matthew Albavera: 3rd place in Social Science, Math, and Speech. 1st in Literature. White Division Varsity.
Nahdia Lopez: 3rd place in Music and Interview. 2nd in Speech. 1st in Literature. White Division Varsity.
Treeden Bautista: 3rd place in Econ. White Division Scholastic.
Fatima Vigil: 3rd place in Art. White Division Scholastic.
Isaac Vazquez: 3rd place in Art. White Division Scholastic.
Roxana Hernandez: 2nd place in Interview. White Division Honors.
Lorene Camba: 3rd place in Interview. 2nd place in Literature, and Essay. White Division Honors.
Ashley Vargas: 3rd in Music and Essay. 2nd in Art. 1st in Literature. White Division Honors.
Oyo Pacheco: 3rd in Social Science, Econ. 2nd in Essay. Blue Division Varsity.
Brandon Romero: 3rd in Econ and Essay. 2nd in Social Science. Blue Division Varsity.
Allyssa Galiban: 3rd in Interview. 2nd in Literature,Econ, and Music. 1st in Speech, Art, and Essay. Blue Division Varsity.
Araceli Bruno: 2nd in Literature and Math. Blue Division Scholastic.
Sofi Lopez: 3rd in Math. 2nd in Speech. 1st in Literature. Blue Division Varsity.
Derek Meija: 3rd in Math. 2nd in Science. 1st in Econ. Blue Division Varsity.
Nicole Olipani: 3rd in Art. 2nd in Science. 1st in Econ. Blue Division Varsity.
Johanna Tolentino: 3rd in Speech. 2nd in Interview. 1st in Essay and Art. Blue Division Scholastic.
Chelsea Espinoza: 3rd in Math. Blue Division Honors.
Alma Tolentino: 3rd in Interview. 1st in Speech. Blue Division Honors.
Elysia Caliboso: 3rd in Interview and Essay. Blue Division Honors.
Nicole Diche: 1st in Interview and Speech. Green Division.
Cristian Rodriguez: 3rd in Speech. Blue Division Honors.

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California Scholarship Federation (CSF)

Description:

The California Scholarship Federation, Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to recognize and encourage academic achievement and community service among middle and high school students in California.

Eligible students become members by submitting applications based on their report card grades. Membership is for one semester, and membership drives are held each semester within established periods dictated by the State bylaws.

Advisor: Ms. Anthony

Meeting Place: Room 39

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MEChA

Description:

MEChA is an acronym that stands for Movimiento Estudiantil Chicanx de Aztlán. We are a student organization that promotes higher education, community engagement, political participation, culture, and history. MEChA seeks to open the doors of higher education for our community and strive for a society free of imperialism, racism, sexism, and homophobia. MEChA is open to anyone.

Advisor: Mrs. Macias

Meeting Place: Room 27