How are Science Olympiad teams chosen?
A1: The following factors are taken into consideration to initially divide the teams up: Grade, Experience, and Previous Performance. The final decision on team rosters and student placement will be at the discretion of Mrs. McClure (the Head Coach). For example, the varsity team will be composed of older students who have performed well in previous SO competitions. The six graders will typically be on their own teams. Q2: Can you mix grades within the same team? A2: Yes, the criteria for dividing the teams up usually results with teams of combined seventh and eighth graders. Q3: Can students change teams? A3: Yes, under strict conditions: A: The Head Coach needs to agree, B: The student has to agree, and C: No other student can be displaced from an event on the new team. Q4: If St. Joes wins state, who determines who goes to the national competition? A4: This question is up to each school. At St Joes the selection of the national team will be based on the following criteria: A: Achiev
