TEAMS / ACES

ACES (Academic Challenge) is an exam-based competition on high-level STEM content. Students challenge tests in two topics of their choice. TEAMS (Test of Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Science) is a cooperative competition solving real-world engineering problems through construction, written proposals, and exams. Meetings include WYSE practice exams and study, and TEAMS group work and practice builds.

Commitment

ACES/TEAMS practices are open to all.

Tryouts for ACES are held in October. Up to 42 students may qualify for regionals in February (likely on a Saturday). Qualifying team or individuals may compete at sectionals (March) and state (April).

TEAMS state is open to all. TEAMS consist of 2-4 members. State is held at Stevenson in January/February. Qualifying teams may compete at nationals (overnight trip, summer).

Requirements

Must maintain academic eligibility to compete.

Join

Contact the sponsor for more information and to learn about meeting times/location, or visit Student Activities with questions. Possible extensions to season based on state/nationals qualifications.

Membership

Unlimited members. ACES varsity team consists of 14 members. 28 more individuals may compete at At-Large and JV levels. TEAMS consists of unlimited teams of two to four members each.

Sponsor

Deborah Wiersema
dwiersema@d125.org

Hannah Alpherstein
halperstein@d125.org