Varsity Academic Teams

Clubs and Varsity Academic Teams Highlighting State and National Competitions

DedicationThis presentation is designed to prove the dedication and sacrifice of the OCVTS staff. Countless hours of valuable time have been invested in making OCVTS the most dominant academic school district in Ocean County and New Jersey.

What is the Envirothon?The New Jersey Envirothon competition is a one-day event that takes place in May.Teams will be tested on environmental topics through hands-on interactive problem-solving at five testing stations. Test questions may cover any information in the study guide and suggested resource materials or web links. The contest will consist of hands-on questions along with some true/false, multiple choice and fill-in-the-blanks. There will be 30 minutes allowed at each station. Team presentations will last 10 minutes.What is Envirothon?The team that best demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of natural resources, as well as teamwork and communication skills, moves on to represent New Jersey in the Canon Envirothon competition which is North America's Largest High School Environmental Education Competition. This multi-day event further tests the team's understanding of the environment and involves teams from all regions of the United States and Canada.2 Advisors Practice two hours a weeks plus planning time outside of school = 100+ hours

Envirothon History1997 3rd Place State2004 5th Place State2005 3rd & 4th Place State2006 2nd & 4th Place State2007 2nd & 4th Place State2008 2nd & 3rd Place - State2009 2nd & 4th Place State2010 1st and 2nd Place State16th Place Nationals Fresno, CA

Cannon Envirothon 2010-2011 Fresno California (July 2010)Accolades Wall of Fame

More Accolades

EnvirothonUP Close Video Clip, NJN NewsPress ReleasesAsbury Park PressTrophies - Pictures

State Champions 2010-2011Science Olympiad- MATESApproximately 13 events comprise the regional competition, 26 events comprise the state competition. Highly competitive tournament, most schools have been attending since 1993.I have coached it for 2 years, unsure of how many years we participated prior, at least 2 more with Mr. Lanagan. Always finish within the top half of the regional competition, which allows for entry to the state competition.Medals awarded to the top 6 places at the State Competition. 18 students may be on each team.

New Jersey Science Olympiad:New Jersey Science Olympiad has been on the leading edge of educational innovations since 1993. These innovations include high academic standards; demonstration of skills through performance testing; learning through hands-on, minds-on activities; cooperative learning through events that require teamwork; improved self-concept through success in achieving high standards and making applications and connections to the real world.New Jersey Science Olympiad events are closely aligned with New Jersey Science Education Standards and include strong components for problem solving, critical thinking and use of technology. Science Olympiad also portrays the close relationship between teaching and assessment. Assessment tasks are developmentally appropriate for young children, and include recognition of students' physical skills and cognitive abilities.Source: New Jersey Science Olympiad Web Page

MATES 2011 Science Olympiad ResultsRegional Results:5th place overall regional competition out of 18 teams.3rd place regional competition Forensics event3rd place regional competition Technical Problem Solving event

State Results:5th place state competition Fossils event5th place state competition Technical Problem Solving event15th place overall in the state competition out of 29 teamsScience Olympiad- MATESTypically spend about 50 hours on this activity, approximately 45 hours with students, 5 hours alone planning. Robotics/ROVNewspaper Club Our History

A student publication was created in 2002 called the MATES Messenger. When Ms. Minnier came on board in 2003, she took the helm, kept the name, and it has been smooth sailing since.

Goals of our clubTo inform the student body of upcoming opportunities, competitions, and events at MATES and in the local communityTo inform the student body of the results of these eventsTo work with deadlinesTo introduce students to ethics in the field of journalismTo report on events in our local community To improve students grammar and sentence structureTo promote clarity in writing To work as a teamTo hone editing skills and photography skillsTo give students a creative outlet

Examples of our workThe MATES Messenger has gone paperless! All editions can now be found on the OCVTS website. Please hold down CTRL and click on the below link and select the most recent editionhttp://www.ocvts.org/htm/mates/mates-bulletinboard.html

Ms. Minnier with two of her senior editors

As the advisorOne must be dedicated and organized and willing to put in the timeThe newspaper club meets twice a month during lunch. ~ 20 meeting x 30 minutes = 600 minutes= 10 hoursThe newspaper club meets after school = 3 publications~ 2 hours for 4 days = 1 publication to create 3 pubs. = 24 hoursThe advisor must do the final edit of the newspaper. ~ 2/edition = 6 hours Total number of hours = ~40 hours/year Senior Class AdvisorClass Advisor: Daniel WellnerVarious Personal Expenses Incurred(over four years)$50-75- food, supplies for dances (mostly 2007 and 2008 Winter Semi Formal)$60- $80 in gas money spent on scouting prom locations (not including tolls on Parkway)Hours spent after school or during the weekend spent planning events, especially the prom (not counting hours spent during prep period)Used personal credit card to secure deposits and pay for prom decorations (I was reimbursed after the fact)

Junior Class AdvisorAdvisor: Erin ContiHistoryMr. MATES refreshments 08-09 school yearRan Mr. MATES during 2010 and 2011Practices and meeting every day during lunch for approximately 2 monthsObtaining locations, insurance documentation, etc Class made over $1000 this year!Other fundraisersPromMeetings 2-3 times a week for approdimately 2 monthsTrips to location in Lakewood, NJVarious phone calls and emails to cooridnate with location, DJ, etc.

Time InvestedOutside of school time this year: 30In-school time: lunch meetings most days

Freshman Class AdvisorFundraising EventsBake SalesDodge Ball Fundraiser Flag Football FundraiserStudent SuppliesClass Sponsored EventsDance Food Sales at Mr. Mates Weekly Class Meetings

SADD CLUBMeetings are held twice a month during lunchAdvocacy campaigns during lunch:Anti-bullyingMonthly Bulletin BoardProm PledgeHigh School Heroes In the future we may want to begin fundraising in order to fund a Project GraduationExtracurricular AthleticsHoops for Humanity (approx 30 students)Dodge Ball Tournament (approx 60 students)2 Football Tournaments (approx 60 students)Alumni Softball Game (faculty & alumni)Bowling (30 students)Beach Themed DaysBaseball Game (senior class)Help students develop individualized fitness programs for outside of/after school (varies)

YearbookAdvisor: Erin ContiHistoryStudents create every page of the yearbook from scratch, using an online site from the yearbook companyCover is artwork done by a studentI have toorganize Photography for headshots (staff and students)organize Club informationVerify students names and information included in the final productContact company regarding priceShip via trackable UPS all artwork

Time InvestedTime in school: luchtime, prep, in between classes (no after school meetings due to busing constraints)Outside of school: approximately 40 hours a year, mostly in January March

Mock TrialAdvisor: Michael McNamaraMock Trial

Meetings after school (September through January) ~ 35 hoursReview Mock Trial Handbook, complete forms, correspondence re duplication ~ 3 hoursPrepare Mock Trial Workshop summary & analysis (6 pages) ~ 2 hoursCorrespondence and meetings with attorney coach ~ 2 hoursMeeting in Toms River with county coordinators ~ 2 hoursReview & revision of opening and closing statements ~ 4 hoursDress rehearsal at Island Heights Municipal Court ~ 3.5 hoursCompetition at Ocean County Justice Complex (all day Saturday & Monday evening) ~ 12 hoursReports on performance outcomes ~ .5 hour Preparation of certificates & attendance at award ceremonies ~ 2 hoursTOTAL TIME INVESTED ~ 66 hours

Math LeagueAdvisor: Mike BixlerHistoryFirst place in Ocean County Math League since 2005.Last year had top contestant in county: Ryan Taglang ($500 scholarship provided by OCML)This year had three place contestant in county: Tommy ZPerfect scores by several students on TrigStar test last year

Time InvestedOcean County Math LeagueDiscussion of upcoming contest dates and responsibilities among advisors, distributing info to students, grading contests = ~ 10 hoursAbout 3 hours per competition (6 per year) plus awards ceremony and planning = ~ 25 hoursNew Jersey Math League6 contests conducted during lunch = ~ 3 hoursScoring, entering grades and feedback, creating email lists and distributing info to students = ~10 hoursTrigStar and AMC testsNot done yet this year, but roughly 5 hours additional spent here annuallyTotal time = ~45 hours outside of school, 3 hours inside school

Human Rights ClubMission Statement: to help our local communities and to raise awareness and money for human rights violations occurring around the world to aid in their prevention.

Club meets twice a monthEstimated hours of serviceWith students: 40 +hoursWithout students: 10+ hoursFundraisers & Events 4-5 Bagel sales a year Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive Soles for Souls Shoe Drive Supplies for our Troops Movie Night Hoops for Humanity Tournament Football Tournament (2 a year) Save Darfur Wrist Band sales

Donations 2009 - $600 2010 - $1300 2011 - $900 *raised so far this year*