CONTENT AREAS
Carthage High School UIL Academic Coordinator
Kim Funderburk
903-693-2552 ext 1136, kfunderburk@carthageisd.org
Event | Coach / Room |
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Accounting
Focuses on the principles and practices of accounting including bookkeeping, income statements, balance sheets | Karen McAlister |
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Calculator Applications
Strengthens knowledge of calculations by drawing from current high school algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus and calculus textbooks. | Angela Hardy |
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Computer Applications
Develops greater computer literacy by emphasizing computer word processing, speed and accuracy, computer skills, database and spreadsheet competencies. | Nancy Dominguez |
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Computer Science
Enhances computational abilities in addition to testing their mastery of Java programming and new technologies in computer science. | See Mrs. Funderburk |
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Current Issues & Events
Expands the understanding and knowledge of current, state, national and world events and issues. | Kim Horton |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Literary Criticism
Promotes literary scholarship through literary history and terminology including an essay dealing with a specific topic about a literary passage. | Beth Simmons |
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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 |
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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 |
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One-Act Play
Fosters high quality creative arts performances in a competition where schools present an 18-40 minute play. | Kim Funderburk |
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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 |
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Prose and Poetry Interpretation
Promotes understanding and appreciation of literature through the art of oral interpretation | Kim Funderburk |
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Science
Challenges the aptitudes on various topics in biology, chemistry, and physics demonstrating the student’s understanding of basic scientific principles. | See Mrs. Funderburk |
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Social Studies
Enhances the knowledge pertaining to a specific historic event as well as social studies terms and concepts. | Sherri Parker |
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Spelling & Vocabulary
Strengthens vocabulary and spelling usage by drawing directly from high school academic curriculum. | Darla Lister |
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