Stockton Early College Academy

The United States Academic Decathlon (USAD) is an association of state programs dedicated to recognizing and rewarding academic achievement and excellence in high school students. Academic Decathlon mirrors the Olympic decathlon event where athletes compete against one another in ten track and field events.  However, rather than testing physical prowess, academic decathletes test their scholastic abilities as they compete against students from other schools to demonstrate excellence in ten categories: art, economics, essay writing, interview, language and literature, mathematics, music, science, speech, and Super Quiz (Social Science). USAD competitions span local, state, and national levels. Team and individual winners earn gold, silver, and bronze medals to recognize their accomplishments. Moreover, in addition to the educational opportunities and intellectual experiences gained through participation, many competitors earn substantial scholarships and support for their future college endeavors.

In preparation for the competition events, SECA students have begun their study of the ten scholastic areas through the subject of RUSSIA!!!!. They have completed reading Dr. Zhivago by Boris Pasternak and are delving into Russian art and music.  SECA students will also be studying math, economics, and social studies and practicing their interview, essay-writing, and speech skills. Super Quiz will concentrate on multiple subjects this year including science, math, language and literature and YES social studies.

To support our academic decathletes, the SECA team will be participating in the Sacramento County AcaDec Lecture series in Sacramento State.  Our team will also have the chance to go head-to-head against other school teams in the SJCOE Scrimmage.  These events offer many levels of insight into both the content and the competition so that SECA students can be as prepared as possible to do their best.

If you walk into SECA’s AcaDec class, you will hear music, see art, experience the explosion of knowledge derived from multiple subject areas, and feel the excitement of shared learning.

Congratulations to Class of 2014 Seniors Thuy Tran and Eldwin Li. These two students received $5,000 scholarship from the University of Pacific (every year for 4 years!!) as part of their participation in the San Joaquin County Academic Decathlon Competition! Great job guys!”

Congratulations to the 2015 Academic Decathlon team, Ms. Kelly, and Mrs. Bear for a job well done!  

• Super Quiz: Division I- 3rd Place
• Class Level- 3rd Place
• Top Overall Team Division I- 3rd Place
• Super Quiz: Division II- 1st Place
• Top Overall Team Division II- 1st Place