University Interscholastic League (UIL)
UIL academic activities exist to "complement the academic curriculum, motivate students as they acquire higher levels of knowledge, challenge students to confront issues of importance, and to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of specific skills". Academics-University Interscholastic League
In the SHS Business Lab, students are encouraged to participate in Computer Applications, Computer Science, and Extemporaneous Speaking events.
In the SHS Business Lab, students are encouraged to participate in Computer Applications, Computer Science, and Extemporaneous Speaking events.
Computer Applications
Computer Applications focuses on word processing speed and accuracy, skill in the use of database and spreadsheet applications, and the integration of all of these.
Computer Applications Handbook. Explains the purpose of the contest and provides examples of documents and their formatting guidelines.
Computer Applications Handbook. Explains the purpose of the contest and provides examples of documents and their formatting guidelines.
Computer Science
The Computer Science contest challenges students to study a broad range of areas in computer science and has both an individual and a team component.
Download the Java JDK Version 7
Java SE Specifications a reference recommended by UIL Computer Science
Java Tutorials a tutorial resource for Java programming
Oracle Java Home Page information directly from Java
Computer Science Sample Lessons practice lessons that will help prepare you for contest
UIL Resource Page the official UIL Computer Applications resource page
Download the Java JDK Version 7
Java SE Specifications a reference recommended by UIL Computer Science
Java Tutorials a tutorial resource for Java programming
Oracle Java Home Page information directly from Java
Computer Science Sample Lessons practice lessons that will help prepare you for contest
UIL Resource Page the official UIL Computer Applications resource page
Extemporaneous Speaking
From the Informative and Persuasive Speaking Handbook:
Extemporaneous Informative and Persuasive Speaking events are ones in which your preparation to become an informed, concerned citizen in a democratic nation can be unsurpassed. Truly, the experience of extemporaneous speaking encourages political and social leadership among its participants....Because of the constant demand to stay informed, you will find the experience invigorating and consistently challenging!
Extemp Files Saving as a pdf
Extemp Web Resources official UIL web resources for extemp speaking
Informative and Persuasive Speech Rules
NFHS Extemp Practice Topics National Federation of State High School Associations practice topics for 2012 and 2013
Persuasive Speech Topics How To Instructions Guide
Practice Topics September 2013
Practice Topics October 2013
Practice Topics November/December 2013
Practice Topics Invitational A Extemp Topics
Ten Commandments for Extemp Speaking a pdf file that gives strong tips for extemp delivery
UIL Computer Guidelines in Extemporaneous Speech Guidelines: electronic retrieval devices in extemporaneous speaking
UIL Resource Page the official UIL Extemporaneous Speech resource page
Extemporaneous Informative and Persuasive Speaking events are ones in which your preparation to become an informed, concerned citizen in a democratic nation can be unsurpassed. Truly, the experience of extemporaneous speaking encourages political and social leadership among its participants....Because of the constant demand to stay informed, you will find the experience invigorating and consistently challenging!
Extemp Files Saving as a pdf
Extemp Web Resources official UIL web resources for extemp speaking
Informative and Persuasive Speech Rules
NFHS Extemp Practice Topics National Federation of State High School Associations practice topics for 2012 and 2013
Persuasive Speech Topics How To Instructions Guide
Practice Topics September 2013
Practice Topics October 2013
Practice Topics November/December 2013
Practice Topics Invitational A Extemp Topics
Ten Commandments for Extemp Speaking a pdf file that gives strong tips for extemp delivery
UIL Computer Guidelines in Extemporaneous Speech Guidelines: electronic retrieval devices in extemporaneous speaking
UIL Resource Page the official UIL Extemporaneous Speech resource page