Academic Decathlon

The Decathlon Team meets Monday — Friday, at lunch from 12:30pm-1:50pm, and after school from 3:30pm-4:30pm. Students in grades 5 – 8 are eligible to participate.
The Definition of a CCS Academic Decathlete:
A CCS student of EXTRAORDINARY character, who maintains high marks in all classes, exhibits a strong moral compass, demonstrates a willingness to sacrifice personal desires for the betterment of the team AND GLORY OF THE SCHOOL, exemplifies a profound thirst for knowledge and an intense respect for education and academic achievement.
 
Students in grades 5, 6, 7, & 8 are invited to train for the Academic Decathlon Team. Representing Cathedral Chapel School is a privilege requiring an intense commitment. Only students who earn and maintain at least a B average in all academic subjects, conduct, and work habits are eligible. Any student who receives a homework notice, conduct referral or detention will be subject to possible exclusion from the team. Training begins in late August. The team moderators choose the final 10 participants from training team members. 
 
To earn an invitation to join our award winning team, students must become proficient in logic. This portion of the decathlon events contains Sudoku, Ken ken, Cryptograms, Algebra word problems, Anagrams, Spatial reasoning, Patterns & graphs, Probability Lateral thinking,  Logic grids, Venn diagrams, Rebus puzzles.

Due to issues related to the Covid-19 pandemic, Chapel did not participate in the competition held in 2022. We are back on track this year and practicing daily. We encourage students in 5th to 8th to consider coming out for the team next year. For information about the national program and state competitions, please visit: https://www.catholicajhd.org/

The 2020-2021 school year marked the 31st year of the AJHD and the 22nd year Chapel competed in the decathlon. Over that period Chapel has built a remarkable legacy. Our school has taken two California state titles, four Los Angeles titles, and has qualified to compete at state seven times. We are home to the National Grammar Champion for 2020. Our teams have also won the Cathedral High Quiz Bowl fourteen times since 2002. We are proud of our team and our honor code. Coaches and students alike are committed to personal integrity and hard work. We work on logic during lunch and after school on Wednesdays. When the guide comes out for the year, we  add Friday practices to our schedule.