Sixth Grade Showcase
Sponsored by the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels
The Sixth Grade Showcase is an academic event designed to provide a competitive opportunity for Kentucky’s sixth graders, who are sometimes “lost” between elementary (4-5) and middle grades (6-8) Governor’s Cup competition. When membership is finalized, teams are grouped into “sections” of up to 8 teams each.Competition pairings will be published after membership is finalized.
Format
- Five Written Assessments-Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, and Arts/Humanities
- Quick Recall—double elimination bracket when there are fewer than 8 teams—modified pool play for 8-team sections
- Composition (Nov. 29)
- The required reading for the Language Arts exam is Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan
- KAAC provides Coaches Guides for all coaches
Participation guidelines
- Each school may have only one team
- Only sixth grade students may compete
- Students may compete in both Governor’s Cup and the Showcase
- Each student may take part in a maximum of three events
- Each team may enter a maximum of 3 students in the written events and in Composition
- Students must compete for the school in which they are enrolled
- Each school participating in Quick Recall MUST provide TWO certified Quick Recall officials
- Each school participating in Composition MUST provide a reader
Our sponsor
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