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LITERARY RALLY CONTESTS

AgriscienceAgriscience I ELIGIBILITY: Students enrolled in the first year of Agricultural Science. This objective-type test is based on the beginner’s Basic Agricultural Science as outlined in the Agriculture I course of studies.

Agriscience IIELIGIBILITY: Students enrolled in the second year of Agricultural Science. This objective-type test is based on advanced Basic Agricultural Science as outlined in the Agriculture II course of studies. Students currently enrolled in Agricultural Science II are not eligible to compete in Agricultural Science I unless the school is on block scheduling.

Agriscience IIIELIGIBILITY: Students enrolled in the third year of Agricultural Science. This objective-type test is based on Agricultural Areas of Specialization, Farm Management, and Farm Mechanics as prescribed in the Agriculture III course of studies. Students currently enrolled in Agricultural Science III are not eligible to compete in Agricultural Science I and II unless the school is on block scheduling.

BusinessAccounting IELIGIBILITY: Students with less than one unit in Accounting I. Primarily a short answer, objective-type test including multiple choice and/or matching items. Emphasis on elementary fundamentals of Accounting I: work sheet, adjustments, trial balance, bad debts, complication of notes, and inventories. Minimum of basic financial statement preparation. No extended mathematical calculations although tie-breaker questions may require more involved calculations.

Introduction to Business Computer ApplicationELIGIBILITY: Students enrolled in the primary Business Computer Application course. Students who have completed Introduction to Business Computer Application and are enrolled in Business Computer Application or Business Computer Application I are not permitted to test in this event. A written, objective-type test will be administered and will include basic computer application skills based on Office 2010. Students will be expected to have knowledge in the touch method of operating a computer keyboard to produce simple business documents. Emphasis will be placed on basic computer concepts both hardware and software, word processing, and spreadsheet applications.

Business Computer ApplicationELIGIBILITY: Students with less than one unit in Business Computer Application or Business Computer Application I. A written, objective-type test is designed to acquaint students with the advanced principles associated with information processing based on Office 2010. Students must be versed in advanced computer concepts, software applications, and computer systems. Emphasis will be placed on skill development in using technology to perform advanced information processing. Topics of study include computer concepts, word processing, spreadsheet database, and presentation software applications. Communication skills, keyboarding, decision-making, technology, and critical thinking skills are reinforced in this course through business application projects.

EconomicsELIGIBILITY: Students with less than one unit in _____________________

2018 | DISTRICT RALLY Louisiana Tech University | RustonDistrict Literary Rally | Saturday, February 24, 2018District Vocal & Piano Music Rally | Friday, February 16, 2018

2018 | STATE RALLY Louisiana State University | Baton RougeLiterary | Saturday, April 21, 2018Music | Saturday, April 21, 2018Special Foreign Language and Speaking Events | Saturday, April 21, 2018Speech | Saturday, April 21, 2018Drama | Saturday, April 21, 2018

NORTH LOUISIANA HIGH SCHOOL RALLY ASSOCIATION

2017-2018 OFFICERS

President Mrs. Robin TuckerPersonnel DirectorWebster Parish [email protected]

Vice President Mr. Darden GladneyPrincipal, Glenbrook High School [email protected]

North Louisiana Rally Director Mrs. Joan B. Edinger Special Assistant to Recruitment, Admissions, Retention and Enrollment Management Louisiana Tech [email protected]

NORTH LOUISIANA HIGH SCHOOL RALLY

2018

All forms except music can be filled out electronically. Please download music form and mail in. Forms can be found online at: www.latech.edu/highschoolrally

Principles of BusinessELIGIBILITY: Students with less than one unit in Introduction to Business who are regularly enrolled or were enrolled last semester. Objective-type questions cover the following topics: living and working in our economy; the nature of American business; business and the consumer; saving and investing money; practical money management; banks and banking services; economic risks and insurance; communication and transportation; our economic world; and government, business, and labor.

englishEnglish I, II, III, and IV test students’ knowledge of all aspects of their work in English in their respective grade levels They are expected to demonstrate that they are able to read and interpret literature, understand the principles of writing correctly and effectively, and have a working knowledge of English grammar.

English IELIGIBILITY: Students with less than one unit in English.

English IIELIGIBILITY: Students with less than two units in English. Students currently enrolled in English II are not eligible to compete in English I unless the school is on block scheduling.

English IIIELIGIBILITY: Students with less than three units in English. Students currently enrolled in English III are not eligible to compete in English I and II unless the school is on block scheduling.

English IVELIGIBILITY: Students with less than four units in English. Students currently enrolled in English IV are not eligible to compete in English I, II, and III unless the school is on block scheduling.

English Literature (District Competition Only)

English Pronunciation (District Competition Only)

Journalism IELIGIBILITY: Students currently enrolled in Journalism I with less than one unit of Journalism or students who were regularly enrolled in a half-unit course during the fall semester. Objective-type questions cover the following topics: principles of journalism, news writing, editing, news concepts, press law as it relates to scholastic journalism, word usage, design principles, style, editorial concepts, and the role of journalism in the high school community.

Spelling 9 (District Competition Only)Open to ninth-grade students. The test consists of 100 ordinary but difficult words drawn primarily from lists in language handbooks and representing a variety of spelling rules and exceptions to rules.

Spelling 10 (District Competition Only)Open to 10th-grade students; guidelines follow Spelling 9.

Spelling 11 (District Competition Only)Open to 11th-grade students; guidelines follow Spelling 9.

Fine ArtsFine Arts Survey: Students enrolled in the Spring Semester of Fine Arts Survey for at least a half-Carnegie Unit or students who were enrolled in at least a half-Carnegie course during the Fall Semester are eligible. The test consists of objective-type questions drawn from the interrelationship of the four arts - Dance, Drama, Music and Visual Arts - as applied in contemporary society and their daily lives. The course includes the examination of aesthetics, historical perspective, and critical analysis of each of these arts in order to develop a familiarity and respect for cultural differences. This course also analyzes great works of art relative to the content and uses of artistic elements.

Foreign lAnguAgesA student who is a native speaker (one whose main language at home is other than English) is considered to be a native speaker of that particular language and therefore ineligible to participate in that foreign language event. Objective-type questions test the student’s abilities in structural analysis and reading comprehension. In structural

analysis, the student is tested on the different grammatical structures involving parts of speech, idiomatic expressions, etc. In reading comprehension, the student is tested on his/her ability to understand what he/she reads and correctly answer questions based on these passages. Students must also meet the criteria described on the Foreign Language Entry Blank.

French IELIGIBILITY: Students with less than one unit in French. Junior high (ninth-grade) students are eligible to enter.

French IIELIGIBILITY: Students with less than two units in French. Students currently enrolled in French II are not eligible to compete in French I unless the school is on block scheduling.

French IIIELIGIBILITY: Students with less than three units in French. Students currently enrolled in French III are not eligible to compete in French I and II unless the school is on block scheduling.

Spanish IELIGIBILITY: Students with less than one unit in Spanish. Junior high (ninth-grade) students are eligible to enter.

Spanish IIELIGIBILITY: Students with less than two units in Spanish. Students currently enrolled in Spanish II are not eligible to compete in Spanish I unless the school is on block scheduling.

Spanish IIIELIGIBILITY: Students with less than three units in Spanish. Students currently enrolled in Spanish III are not eligible to compete in Spanish I and II unless the school is on block scheduling.

Spanish IVELIGIBILITY: Students with less than four units in Spanish.

AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPSCertificates are mailed to all students who participate or place and to all OVERALL WINNERS in each literary event. DISTRICT RALLY SCHOLARSHIPS are awarded to each of the OVERALL WINNERS in the events listed below providing they enter Louisiana Tech University in the summer or fall quarter immediately following high school graduation. This $300 scholarship will be paid at fall quarter registration upon presentation of the OVERALL WINNERS CERTIFICATE. 1. Accounting 5. Chemistry 2. Adv Mathematics - Pre Calculus 6. English IV 3. Adv Mathematics - Functions & Stat 7. Physics4. U.S. History

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRICT RALLYAll entries must reach rally headquarters on or before January 15, 2018.

In the literary competition, each contestant is assessed a $2 entry fee for each event entered. Entry forms should include the appropriate entry fees. No student may compete in an event unless his/her fee has been paid.

*Send a separate check for Music Event entries.


FAmily And consumer sciencesFamily and Consumer ScienceELIGIBILITY: Ninth- or 10th-grade students who are currently enrolled in Consumer Homemaking I and who have less than one full unit in Family and Consumer Sciences. The objective-type test is based on the content of basic units in Consumer Homemaking I, a comprehensive, introductory course in Family and Consumer Sciences. The basic units include Food and Nutrition, Consumer Education, Human Development and Family Relationships, Clothing and Personal Appearance, and Housing.

HealthELIGIBILITY: Students who are regularly enrolled or were enrolled last semester with less than one unit in the subject. Test topics include concepts related to: health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health; the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on health behaviors; the assessment of valid information, products, and services to enhance health; the use of interpersonal communications skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks; the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce personal, family, and community health risks; and identifying effective strategies to overcome barriers or attitudes when communicating on health issues.

Nutrition and FoodELIGIBILITY: Students who are enrolled in Consumer Homemaking II; students who have completed or who are enrolled in Food and Nutrition, Advanced Food and Nutrition, Nutrition Education, or Advanced Nutrition Education; or students who are enrolled in Preparatory or Cooperative Food Services. The objective-type questions are drawn from these content units.

mAthemAticsAdvanced Mathematics - Pre Calculus (formerly called Advanced Math I)ELIGIBILITY: Students who are regularly enrolled at present or who were enrolled the previous semester. Test topics include: definitions of circular functions which relate real numbers with real numbers, graphs of circular functions, identities and conditional equations, trigonometric functions, and polar coordinates. Calculus I and Calculus II students are not eligible to compete in this event.

Advanced Mathematics - Functions and Statistics(formerly called Advanced Math II)ELIGIBILITY: Students who are regularly enrolled at present or who were enrolled last semester. Test topics include: field properties (regulations and function); methods of proof; sequences and series; permutations, combinations, and binomial theorem (complex numbers); vectors; and conic sections. Calculus I and II students are not eligible to compete in this event.

Algebra IELIGIBILITY: Students with less than one unit in Algebra. Test topics include: rational numbers, polynomials, relations and functions, rational expressions (quotients of polynomials), and systems of linear equations-solutions.

Algebra IIELIGIBILITY: Students with less than two units in Algebra. Test topics include: linear equations, polynomials, relations and functions, rational numbers and expressions, complex numbers, and exponential and logarithmic functions. Students currently enrolled in Algebra II are not eligible to compete in Algebra I unless the school is on block scheduling.

Calculus IELIGIBILITY: Students who are regularly enrolled at present or who were enrolled the previous semester. Test topics include: vertical and horizontal asymptotes; one-sided limits, limits found algebraically, trigonometric limits, infinite limits, limits of infinity; derivatives of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions; application of the derivative; definite and indefinite integrals and applications of the integral to find the area, volume, work, average of a function, and arc length.

Calculus IIELIGIBILITY: Students with less than two units in Calculus. Test topics include: Definition of the derivative, continuity, limits (approaching both real numbers and infinity), derivatives, and antiderivatives of rational, trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions, continuity and differentiability on intervals, horizontal asymptotes, applications of the derivative, Mean and Intermediate Value Theorems, average value of functions, solutions of differential equations, Riemann sums, definite integrals and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, improper integrals, calculating area between curves, arc length, volumes of solids of revolution, sequences, infinite series (including Taylor, Maclaurin, geometric, alternating, and p-series), power series and intervals of convergence, Taylor and Maclaurin polynomials, derivatives and antiderivatives of functions in polar coordinates and parametric equations, and Euler’s Method for approximating solutions to differential equations.

Computer Science IELIGIBILITY: Students who are regularly enrolled or who were enrolled the previous semester with less than one unit in the subject. The objective-type questions prepare students in the evolving discipline of computer science. Focus includes programming methodology, algorithm selection and analysis, and selection of appropriate data structures.

Financial LiteracyELIGIBILITY: Students with less than one unit in Business/Financial Mathematics. Test topics include: cash recording, payroll, budgeting, buying, borrowing, investing,

paying taxes, insurance, and owning real and personal property. Math needed for every consumer will be used in both personal and business applications.

GeometryELIGIBILITY: Students with less than one unit in Geometry. Several problems will have multiple parts to minimize the number of identical scores. Test topics include: lines, angles, polygons with associated elements; coordinate geometry of line segments in the Cartesian plane, points of division of line segments; circles and all elements associated with circles; and solid geometry – polyhedrons, Cavalieri’s Theorem, and regular polyhedrons.

scienceBiology IELIGIBILITY: Students with less than one unit in Biology. Ninth-grade junior high students are eligible to enter. Objective-type questions cover the following topics: man and his various physiological systems; growth and development, cells and heredity; vertebrates (classes) and invertebrates; Mendelian Laws; classification; evolution; and rudimentary plant biology.

Biology IIELIGIBILITY: Students with less than two units in Biology. Objective-type questions

ORDER OF EVENTSSaturday, February 24, 20189:30 a.m. *First Literary Contest (Classroom list will be sent to principals)

10:00 a.m. Meeting of High School Principals Tolliver HallVoting: Principal or Designee11:00 a.m. *Second Literary ContestResults will be mailed to each participating school.*Students may enter either contest.There will be NO changes on Rally Day.The Barnes & Nobles Bookstore and Student Center will be open.

cover the following topics: historical concepts of anatomy and physiology, scientific investigation, taxonomy, cytology and histology, genetics, skeletal and muscular systems, digestive systems, nervous and endocrine systems, circulatory and respiratory systems, reproduction system, plant anatomy and physiology, photosynthesis, and ecological relationships. Students currently enrolled in Biology II are not eligible to compete in Biology I unless the school is on block scheduling.

ChemistryELIGIBILITY: Students with less than one unit in Chemistry. Objective-type questions cover the following topics: atomic theory, properties and families of the elements, solutions, writing and balancing equations, formulas for elements and compounds, mole weight, ionic reactions, bonding, acids, bases, density, weight, valence, electron dot formula, gas laws, ionic bonding, exothermic and endothermic reactions, solutions, isotopes, and organic formulas. Periodic charts are allowed, but are not provided.

Environmental ScienceELIGIBILITY: Students in junior or senior high school with less than one unit in Environmental Science. Objective-type questions draw from the following areas: ecology and its sub-topics, resources and its sub-topics, energy and its sub-topics, pollution and environmental health and their sub-topics.

Physical ScienceELIGIBILITY: Students in junior or senior high with less than one unit in Physical Science. Objective-type questions cover the following topics: the nature of science, measurement, forces, work, matter (including changes of state, chemical and physical changes, elements, compounds, and mixtures), the chemistry of matter (including the atom, the periodic table, compounds, solutions, acids, and bases), and energy (including types of energy, wave motion, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, heat and nuclear energy). Periodic charts are allowed, but are not provided.

PhysicsELIGIBILITY: Students with less than one unit in Physics. Questions test the student’s range of information with regard to the principles of physics, knowledge of practical applications, and ability to solve problems and interpret formulas. Objective-type questions cover the following topics: vectors, motion, force and Newton’s Laws; energy, periodic and circular motion, heat, and wave motion. Other items may include electricity, magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Students currently enrolled in Physics are not eligible to compete in Physical Science unless the school is on block scheduling.

sociAl studiesCivicsELIGIBILITY: Students with less than one unit in Civics. Objective-type questions cover the following topics: the U.S. Constitution (structure, amendments, interpretations, etc.); structure and powers of the three branches of the Federal Government; structure and powers of local and state government; American economic system; American (local, state, federal) judiciary; foreign relations; citizenship; and democracy.

GovernmentELIGIBILITY: Students with less than one unit in _____________________

PsychologyELIGIBILITY: Students with less than one unit in Psychology. Objective-type questions cover the historical framework that relies on effective collection and analysis of data. Other topics include: theories of human development, personality, motivation, and learning.

SociologyELIGIBILITY: Students with less than one unit in Sociology. Objective-type questions cover the following topics: the family; home; community; culture; social change; ethnic groups and their contributions, behavior and moral/spiritual values.

U.S. HistoryELIGIBILITY: Students with less than one unit in American History. Objective-type questions cover the following concepts: change, cause and effect, values and beliefs, landmarks, and traditions in America during the period 1877 to the present. Specific topics include: landmark legislation, decisions, treaties and elections; American traditions; political, literary, social, and religious figures involved in basic American values and beliefs; and foreign relations.

World GeographyELIGIBILITY: Students with less than one unit in World Geography. Objective-type questions cover the following topics: physical and cultural aspects of the Earth relative to natural features, landmarks, etc.; location, topography, climate, ecology, natural resources, and economics of the various areas and cultures of the Earth.

World HistoryELIGIBILITY: Students with less than one unit in World History. Objective-type questions cover the following topics: values and beliefs among ancient/early people; cause and effect of significant political, social, and religious changes occurring in history; traditions; famous/celebrated landmarks; significant contributions of individuals; foreign relations; and continuity.

RULES AND REGULATIONS2018 North Louisiana District Literary Rally

RULES:1. A student may test in only one event at the District level. However, a student may test in two events if one of them is a District only test.

2. All literary tests are limited to one hour. Testing begins at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Only contestants are permitted to enter testing rooms.

3. Any student currently enrolled or who has been enrolled in a course during the current school year is eligible to participate in District and State Rally competitions. (This policy was adopted by the 1997 General Assembly of Principals.) Exception: Schools offering courses on an alternating yearly or semester basis may enter students who have completed Carnegie credits in those courses.

4. A student repeating a course for a higher grade may not participate, while a student repeating due to failure is eligible to participate.

5. Students must meet the requirements for the Carnegie unit in the setting of the LHSRA active member school (students enrolled in a correspondence course and/or Dual Enrollment may participate).

6. A student may not be “primary” speakers in the foreign language in which they test. The main language spoken at home is considered the primary language.

7. A student must not have represented a school more than once in the same event.

8. Students should not seek advantage by competing in events for which advanced credit has been earned or have already been earned for courses in advanced standing (i.e., competing in Physical Science after having enrolled in Chemistry.)


2018 | VOCAL & PIANO MUSIC RALLYLouisiana Tech University | Friday, February 16, 2018

EVENTS1. PIANO SOLO: up to five per school.2. PIANO DUET: up to two per school.3. Eligible VOCAL SOLOS and ENSEMBLES for State Music Rally: Up to eight solo entries per school from the following: High Female, Low Female, High Male, Low Male Up to four entries per school from the following: Girls Trio, Mixed Quartet, Boys QuartetNO OTHER ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

PERFORMANCE TIME LIMITSSolo and Ensemble events are subject to the following time limits: 1. Soloists: six minutes (one selection). 2. Small Ensembles: six minutes (one selection).

ACCOMPANISTSAny available accompanist may be used. Louisiana Tech University cannot provide accompanists. SCORESSoloists and small ensembles must provide one copy of each selection, with the measures numbered for the judge. RATINGSRatings will be designated as I, II, III, IV, and V, without the addition of plus or minus signs. Rating sheets shall be regarded as privileged information until such time as they are turned over to the teacher. The festival chairman/chairwoman shall post the ratings for public information. Entry forms and fees ($2 per entry) must be received by January 15, 2018, at this address: Dr. Lisa Maxedon School of the Performing Arts Louisiana Tech University P.O. Box 8608 Ruston LA 71272

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

To the High School Administrators and Students of North Louisiana:

On behalf of the faculty, students and administration of Louisiana Tech University, I welcome you to our campus in Ruston for the 2018 North Louisiana High School Rally. We are honored to open our doors to you – the outstanding scholars and administrators from our very best high schools. The rally gives us an opportunity to show our appreciation to a distinguished group gathered for an enjoyable and competitive event.

Our hospitality and our interest in you extends beyond the rally. You are always welcome to visit Louisiana Tech at any time of the year to tour our beautiful campus and learn more about what our university can offer you. We are here to assist you!

The rally allows us to help improve and enhance the quality of education at your school and to showcase your efforts. Undoubtedly, the spirit of academic competition encourages the best efforts of the participants.

Thank you for your dedication to making the 2018 North Louisiana High School Rally a great success. Best of luck!

Sincerely,

Leslie K. Guice, PresidentLouisiana Tech Unversity

GET TO TECH From the north: Take Highway 167 south to 1-20 west, exit 84. At the top of the exit ramp turn left. Follow Tech Drive to campus. Turn left onto Railroad Avenue.

From the south: Take Highway 167 north to Ruston. Turn left onto California Avenue. At the fifth stoplight, turn right onto Tech Drive. Proceed down Tech Drive to Railroad Avenue. Turn right.

From the east: Take I-20 west to Ruston, exit 84. At the top of the exit ramp, turn left. Follow Tech Drive to campus. Turn left onto Railroad Avenue.

From the west: Take I-20 east to Ruston, exit 84. At the top of the exit ramp, turn right onto Tech Drive. Follow Tech Drive to campus. Turn left onto Railroad Avenue.


CLASSIFICATION OF SCHOOLS:Only students in the 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades are eligible to participate in the North Louisiana District Rally. Junior high schools must use the total enrollment of ninth-grade students only.

Division Inclusive Number of Students

I 1,001 plus II 501-1,000 III 251-500 IV 151-250 V 1-150

QUALIFICATION QUOTAS FOR STATE RALLY:

Number of Schools Number of Qualifiers Entered by Division: per Division (per event):

1-5 2 6-10 3 11-15 4 16-20 5 20-over 6

LHSRA CALCULATOR USAGE POLICY GUIDELINES:Calculators are allowed in mathematics and science events. Each student must supply his/her own calculator.

DUES:State Rally dues are paid separately to the State Rally Association in Baton Rouge. Your school must be a member of the State Rally Association.

RALLY CONTACT NAMES AND NUMBERSSteve Penouilh, Executive Director, LA HIgh School Rally Associaation LSU Box 16003 101 LSU Student Union Baton Rouge LA 70803 Email: [email protected] Phone: (225) 578-7368 Fax: (225) 578-4433 State Rally Web site: www.lhsra.org-website

Joan B. Edinger, District Rally Director, North Louisiana High School Rally Association Email: [email protected] Phone: 1-800-LA-TECH-1 or (318) 257-3036 Fax: (318) 257-2499 District Rally Web site: www.latech.edu/highschoolrally

Dr. Lisa Maxedon, School of the Performing Arts Louisiana Tech University Email: [email protected] Phone: (318) 257-2061 Fax: (318) 257-4571

Rally headquarters are located in Hale Hall, Room 103, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, La. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For additional information, write to: Joan B. Edinger [email protected] Louisiana Tech University P.O. Box 3178 Ruston LA 71272-0001

Admissions Office • Louisiana Tech UniversityRuston, Louisiana 71272 • 1-800-LATECH-1 • www.latech.edu

NORTH LOUISIANA HIGH SCHOOL RALLY | 2018


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