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Carthage High School UIL Academic Coordinator
Kim Funderburk
903-693-2552 ext 1136, kfunderburk@carthageisd.org
| Event | Coach / Room |
Accounting
| Focuses on the principles and practices of accounting including bookkeeping, income statements, balance sheets | Karen McAlister Room A10 |
Calculator Applications
| Strengthens knowledge of calculations by drawing from current high school algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus and calculus textbooks. | Angela Hardy Room E2 |
Computer Applications
| Develops greater computer literacy by emphasizing computer word processing, speed and accuracy, computer skills, database and spreadsheet competencies. | Nancy Dominguez (See Mrs. Funderburk) |
Computer Science
| Enhances computational abilities in addition to testing their mastery of Java programming and new technologies in computer science. | See Mrs. Funderburk |
Current Issues & Events
| Expands the understanding and knowledge of current, state, national and world events and issues. | Kim Horton Room C7 |
Debate
Cross-Examination Debate(2 Person Team) and Lincoln-Douglas Debate (Individual)
| Develops the ability to analyze a problem, conduct thorough research, and employ principles of argumentation and advocate for or against a given proposition. | Russell Rowe Room B6 |
Film
Digital Animation, Documentary, Narrative, Traditional Anamation
| The purpose of the Young Filmmakers Festival is to provide students with the opportunity to explore the art of cinematic storytelling. | Julie Patterson CHS-TV |
Informative & Persuasive Speaking
| Develops the ability to analyze a selected topic, formulate and develop a speech, then extemporaneously deliver it to an audience. | Russell Rowe Room B6 |
Journalism
News Writing, Editorial Writing, Feature Writing,
Headline Writing and Copy Editing
| Promotes critical reading, writing, thinking and communications skills through the administration of four separate contests. | Tina Marion Room A6 |
Literary Criticism
| Promotes literary scholarship through literary history and terminology including an essay dealing with a specific topic about a literary passage. | Beth Simmons Room C9 |
Mathematics
| Advances students math skills, knowledge and understanding in the areas of Algebra I and II, geometry, trigonometry, analysis, analytic geometry, and calculus. | Angela Hardy Room E2 |
Number Sense
| Fosters math appreciation and skills through a fun, fast paced, 10 minute math and mental gymnastics contest covering all levels of high school mathematics. | Angela Hardy Room E2 |
One-Act Play
| Fosters high quality creative arts performances in a competition where schools present an 18-40 minute play. | Kim Funderburk Drama Room |
Ready Writing
| Promotes advanced writing skills by developing a well balanced expository composition on a chosen topic using supporting arguments and evidence to be the deciding factor in the paper. | Belinda Ratcliff Room C5 |
Prose and Poetry Interpretation
| Promotes understanding and appreciation of literature through the art of oral interpretation | Kim Funderburk Drama Room |
Science
| Challenges the aptitudes on various topics in biology, chemistry, and physics demonstrating the student’s understanding of basic scientific principles. | See Mrs. Funderburk |
Social Studies
| Enhances the knowledge pertaining to a specific historic event as well as social studies terms and concepts. | Sherri Parker Room C3 |
Spelling & Vocabulary
| Strengthens vocabulary and spelling usage by drawing directly from high school academic curriculum. | Darla Lister Room C8 |