LVCA 3 rd ANNUAL STUDENTS COMPETING FOR CHRIST Information and Registration Manual 2016-17 1 st Place 95% - 100% 2nd Place 90% - 94% 3rd Place 85% - 89% Sponsored by Leon Valley Christian Academy in Participation with Leon Valley Baptist Church Homeschool Families
Greetings, It is difficult to believe this year will be our 3 rd annual Students Competing for Christ. Each year as we refine the program it is our prayer that Jesus remains the focus. Please review the enclosed information with your child(ren). You will notice that the enclosed registration form will be used only for registering in the following categories: 1. Creative Writing 2. Dramatic Readings 3. Vocals & Instrumentals 4. Art Painting, Drawing, Crafts The final registration date for these categories is October 28, 2016. Due to the amount of interest expressed, sports competition is being added back this year. Students who qualify in the academic competitions with at least a C average in all areas will be provided a separate registration form for the sports competition. This competition will be held on Saturday, 29, 2017. This will be our final competition day, art show, history project show and awards ceremony day. Also, weather permitting, it would be a great day for an on campus picnic. Please mark this fun filled day on your calendar. In the following pages you will find: A reminder of the objectives of this program. A reminder of the guidelines for selection of committees, judges, and coaches. Information on each category to aid in making registration decisions. A registration form to be filled out for each student (additional copies available in office). Please turn in all registrations no later than Friday, October 28, 2016. Note: There is no registration fee for participation. We are planning a spaghetti dinner fundraiser to cover cost of some competition expenses. More information will be forthcoming. Program Objectives To encourage our students to let Jesus shine through them. To encourage our students to take responsibility for their education. To encourage our students to develop their individual strengths. To encourage our students to attack individual fears. To encourage our students to evaluate themselves. (Psalm 139) Guidelines for Selection of Committees, Judges, & Coaches 1. Committees: We desire at least one representative from staff, LVCA parents and homeschooling parents on each committee. 2. Judges - We desire at least one representative from staff, LVCA parents and homeschooling parents on each judging panel. Judges should be knowledgeable in area of performance competitions and familiar with scoring guidelines for their category. 3. Coaches Coaches are welcome from LVCA staff and parents, LVBC members, and of course homeschooling parents.
COMPETITION CATEGORY INFORMATION WRITTEN OR ORAL MASTERY EVALUATION CATEGORIES (To be evaluated on days indicated) It is our desire that our students take to heart Colossians 3:23-24 And whatsoever ye do, do it, as men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. For this reason, we are aligning this year s competition more with our curriculum. All students will be encouraged to do their best as always throughout the school year and all students will go through the rounds for Bible Memory, Math, and Spelling. In addition, 1 st 8 th graders are required to complete a history project. These rounds will be held the week of during school. Students qualify for a participation ribbon for scoring between 75% and 100%. First, Second, and Third place will be awarded according to our Pastor s List, A Honor Roll, and B Honor Roll percentage guidelines respectively. Once a student qualifies in one of these categories he/she will receive a registration form to sign up for one of our sports competitions if they desire. Category Form Date Content Preparation Steps Bible Memory Math Facts Addition & Subtraction Oral Timed Pre-K Psalm 23 Kinder ABC Memory Verses 1 st Grade Psalm 119: 1-32 2 nd Grade Psalm 119: 1-48 3 rd Grade Psalm 119: 1-64 4 th Grade Psalm 119: 1-80 5 th Grade Psalm 119: 1-96 6 th Grade Psalm 119: 1-112 7 th Grade Psalm 119: 1-120 8 th Grade Psalm 119: 1-126 Pre-K, Kinder & 1st Study to hide God s Word in your heart. (Psalm 119:11)
Math Facts Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication & Division Timed 2 nd & 3 rd Comprehensive Math 4 th 8th Spelling Pre-K, Kindergarten will receive spelling lists for their levels. 1 st 8 th Grade words will come directly from student A-Beka Spelling books.
History Fair Project, Constructed and Oral Components Turn in no later than 26, 2017 for 1 st through 8 th grades. Separate instructions will be distributed. Colossians 3:23 Turn in by 26, 2017 All remaining categories except sports must be registered for by October 28, 2016. Creative Writing Essay, Short Story or Poetry compositions written by students Dramatic Readings (Does not have to be memorized; but student should be able to maintain natural eye contact with audience) Vocals & Instrumentals Performance Performance Solo, Duet, etc. Turn in by 13, 2017 for judging. 1 st 8 th Grades Papers will be graded on grammar, spelling, originality and creativity. Entries must have a Biblical theme with a moral to the story. PERFORMANCE ARTS COMPETITIONS Sat., 29, 2017 (Times Pending) Sat., 29, 2017 (Times Pending) ART COMPETITION 1. Choose passage and turn in title with registration. 1. Decide on solo, duet, accompaniment, etc. 2. Choose song. 3. Turn in choice of song for approval (with participant list if not singing a solo) with registration. October 28, 2016 2 nd Turn in by 13, 2017 for judging. October 28, 2016 2 nd Turn in copy of script by 13, 2017 3 rd Practice 4 th Perform October 28, 2016 2 nd Turn in copy of sheet music with lyrics, and CD or name of accompanist, in a manila envelope by 13, 2017. Art Painting Drawing Crafts Performance/ Art Show Sat., 29, 2017 (Times Pending) 2 nd Turn in by 26, 2017 for judging. 1. Choose category and medium. 2. Create a Work of Art. 3. Label creation with title, your name, and grade level on top right corner. October 28, 2016 2 nd Turn in by 26, 2017 for judging.
Student Name (Print Please): Grade: Teacher: or Oral Mastery Evaluation Categories (To be evaluated on days indicated) Creative Writing (Circle One) Essay, Short Story, or Poem (Turn in for judging by 13, 2017) Performance Arts Competitions (Performance Date: 29, 2017 Times Pending) Dramatic Readings Reading Choice author and title: Singing Song choice author and title: Choice of Accompaniment: (If electronic accompaniment CD s only) Instrumentals: Instrument - Song choice author and title: Choice of Accompaniment: (If electronic accompaniment CD s only) Art Competition (Turn in date for judging Thursday, 26, 2017) Painting: Print medium - Drawing: Print Medium - Craft: Print Description -