The Academic Team is a group of students preparing for general knowledge trivia competitions with other schools. Group practices will increase a broad range of knowledge, foster a competitive spirit, and promote a desire to learn and improve.

To provide a forum for students to experience the world of design, including architecture, engineering and related disciplines (mechanical, electrical, structural engineering; interior design; project management, etc.) including real world application, as well as college and career exploration.

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Envirothon is a county, state and national competition in which teams of five students answer questions in five major environmental science areas: aquatics, wildlife, soils, forestry and a fifth topic that changes every year. Our Envirothon Team is almost like a class because we meet every week to study all the information about the five topics that students will be tested on in the Harford County Envirothon Competition (usually in late April). We study the material through presentations, videos, games and hands-on outdoor experiences. The Envirothon Team also makes a presentation on the fifth topic (usually in February) in front of a panel of judges (this presentation is a part of the overall team score for the Harford County Envirothon Competition).

This team will prepare for the High School Mid-Atlantic Regional Ethics Bowl, a debate competition involving ethical issues, in February. The Ethics Bowl Team explores contemporary issues of the day through an ethical lens. Students will develop critical thinking skills, logical argument skills, learn about ethics and practice advocacy skills in front of event judges. Members attend the High School Ethics Bowl Competition at the University of Baltimore in February (exact date TBD).

Investigation of financial markets, how finances are used, student involvement in mock finance activities.

Future Healthcare Workers of America (FHCWA) brings in guest speakers from various aspects of the healthcare industry to speak with students about their career, their background, their education and to answer questions students may have. The goal of FHCWA is to expose students to different career paths they may or may not have thought of, help them plan for their future, and begin to make connections in the healthcare industry.

To prepare for Math League and AMC competitions by practicing unique and challenging math problems.

To teach students how actual courtroom trials work by active participation. Students take on the role of either witnesses or lawyers and present their side of the case in front of judges and attorneys. Students learn to critically think in planning the trial and on "their feet" during the actual trials. They learn how to advocate and improve their oral communication skills. Most importantly, they learn the importance of teamwork. From a legal standpoint, students learn how trials work procedurally, learn the rules of evidence, and whatever substantive issue the case is about that particular year. The case alternates between civil and criminal cases.

Students learn how to present oral arguments before "the Supreme Court." Students learn critical thinking skills by learning about constitutional issues and how to advocate their position on appeals to judges. This is an activity that most, if not all, law students would participate in their second year of law school. Moot Court Team teaches students how the Appellate Court process works and studies constitutional issues. It encourages exploration of legal issues and advocacy skills. Members attend the High School Moot Court Competition at the University of Maryland School of Law in May.

Advance student knowledge in robotics while building skills to work in a team in the VEX robotics competitions.

Competition in regional and state-wide Science Olympiad tournaments. Variety of student team events, physics, engineering, environmental science, cell biology, forensic science and many more.

Participating in Speech & Debate gives students an improved perspective on the world around them. Students learn about important issues in politics, public policy and philosophy, and gain a better appreciation for the diverse perspectives that make up the public sphere. Students create factual/logical, ethical and emotional arguments to persuade others in the club that their "side" is correct using a formal debate format. Speech and Debate activities are challenging, competitive in nature, and require regular practice, coaching, dedication and hard work.