1. Garner UIL
Bring It On!

2. What is UIL? University Interscholastic League Academic Competitions
8 subject areas
Compete for ribbons, medals, trophies
Garner Pride

3. Who may join & how?
ANY 6th, 7th, or 8th grader
Must be in good academic standing – “No pass, no play”
Sign up with Mrs. Ferree Room 806
Must attend practice sessions
Passes for morning practice

4. Middle School Academics
Calculator Skills
Number Sense
Math
Science

5. Academics Continued Maps/Charts/ Graphs Social Studies/History
Spelling
Dictionary Skills

6. General Math Open to all grade levels 50 Multiple Choice Questions
Mrs. Ferree
Friday, 7:30-8:00 A.M,
rm. 806
Open to all grade levels
50 Multiple Choice Questions
6th, 7th, & 8th same test
Scratch paper OK
Skips don’t count

7. Number Sense Open to all grade levels 10 Minutes All mental math
Mrs. McDonald
Wednesday 3:35-4:15 pm,
rm. 502
Open to all grade levels
10 Minutes
All mental math
Must attend coaching sessions to learn “tricks”
Hand Graded

8. Calculator – Mr. Valdez & Mrs.Hughes Friday 3:35-5:00 PM, Room 801
Open to all grade levels
80 Questions
Use of a HP 33S scientific function calculator is taught
Hand Graded
Wednesday 7:30-8:00 AM Rm 502

9. Maps, Charts, & Graphs –Mr. Kline Thursday 3:35-4:15 pm, room 802
Open to all grade levels
70 Questions
Use Atlas and ruler to assist you
Skills taught during practice
Skips don’t count
Hand Graded
(District Meets)
Scantron Graded
(TMSCA Meets)
Thursday 3:35-4:15 PM
Rm 802

10. Social Studies/History – Mr. Clark Thursday 7:30-8:00, room 504
Open to all grade levels
50 Multiple Choice Questions
6, 7, & 8 same test
Skips don’t count
Scantron Graded
NEISD is Social Studies, TMSCA is History
Thursday 7:30-8:00 AM
Rm 504

11. Science - Mrs. Tavera Tuesday 3:35-4:15 PM, rm. 1107
50 Multiple Choice Questions
Skips don’t count
6th Grade – General Science
7th Grade – Science I
8th Grade – Science II
Science Concepts are reviewed during practices

12. Spelling-Mrs. Markey Monday 7:35-8:05, Room 705
2 Spelling Lists-one for 6th and one for 7/8
Test will have 50 words and 20 “tie breaker” words
Handwriting is important
Hand Graded Test

13. Dictionary Skills - Mrs. Willcox Monday 3:35-4:15, Room 505
Open to all grade levels
Multiple Choice Format
35-50 questions
Skips don’t count
Use your dictionary to aid you
Scantron Grading

14. Practice Sessions Schedule posted in UIL Display Case
Be sure to sign in!!
Learn the rules for the test
Get the “insider info” on the best ways to improve your score
Take practice tests
Keep a folder of practice materials
Rides must be on time for PM practices
Relaxed and have fun!

15. Competitions Meets are on Saturdays
You may compete in multiple subjects
Only compete against your grade level
Allowed to come & compete for individual subjects if needed
2 Types-NEISD & TMSCA

16. Competitions NEISD Meets
Compete against the other NEISD middle schools
No cost to Team
Limited to 25 students per subject
October 19th (Bush MS)
November 16th (Garner MS)
*February 1st District Meet (Lopez MS)
* must qualify

17. Competitions TMSCA Meets
Compete against schools across South Texas
Cost to Team- $3.50 per event, per student
Paid by UIL Fund Raiser Account
January 18th (Medina Valley MS)
February 22rd (Eisenhower MS)
March 1st (Bush MS)
March 8th (Tejeda MS)

18. Competition Sign Up Listen to coaches & announcements for info
Check the UIL Display Case
Parents check
Sign up sheets are inside Mrs. Ferree’s room- 806
Deadlines are FIRM!!

19. Questions/Need info? Check the UIL Display Case
Check the Sign-Up list (outside rm 806)
See your Event Coach or Mrs. Ferree
Parents check

20. Thank You Ms Danielle Smith (Bush MS) for sharing your UIL Power Point Template