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As the 2021-22 LAUSD Academic Pentathlon comes to an end, we would like to congratulate all the students who participated in the program. Your dedication and hard work made this program very successful.  We hope you've enjoyed this year's theme and learned some valuable information about Water.

What is Academic Pentathlon?
Academic Pentathlon is an exciting five-event competition for students in grades 6, 7, and 8. The program engages students of all achievement levels in a variety of challenging academic events, while also preparing them to participate in Academic Decathlon.
 
Under the guidance of an adult coach, teams of students prepare for competition in subject areas of fine arts (art and music), literature (including essay analysis), math, science, and social science.This year’s topic was just announced as Technology and Humanity. Signing up early allows schools to plan ahead their budgeting for instructional materials and staffing, recruit students and coaches, as well as determine meeting times.Middle schools who are interested qualify for free curriculum, resources, competition registration, and Beyond the Bell support. If interested, please fill out the Intent to Participate form.For Students and Parents who would like to sign up for the Academic Pentathlon team at your school, please fill out our Student Sign-up Form.
 
 
 

Competition format

ESSAY

An essay will be completed approximately three weeks before the competition and it will count for 40% of the student's Literature grade. The essay is a chance for the student to demonstrate not just what they have learned, but how powerfully they can present an idea.

  EXAMS

   Students will take an exam in each of the following topics:

  • Fine Arts (Music and Art)
  • Literature
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Social Science
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2022-23 KEY DATES

 

Date/Time

Activity/Location
 

March 18, 2023

Scrimmage
 

April 14, 2023

LAUSD Online Essay Tests

 

April 22, 2023

*LAUSD Competition - Online Objective Tests and Super Quiz (In-person)

 

May 6, 2023

LAUSD Awards Ceremony

 

May 18-20, 2023

USAD National Competition

 

Benefits

Academic Pentathlon is designed for students to become more knowledgeable and stronger all-around students as well as experience the challenges of rigorous team and individual academic competition.  

Students will also be able to: 

• Strengthen self-esteem. 

• Build character, grit, and perseverance.  

• Improve academic achievement and skills. 

• Develop team spirit and school pride.

• Foster communication and collaboration.

Email: [email protected]

Dr. Neena Agnihotri | Academic Decathlon/Pentathlon Coordinator | Beyond the Bell | LAUSD | 213-241-7900