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Wood Middle School

Journalism and Debate

NEISD Student Activity programs are Journalism, National Honor Society, Speech & Debate, and UIL Academics. These programs experience continued success each year. NEISD Fine Arts through Student Activity programs offer a wide variety of rich academic programs that encompass an enriching curriculum. This empowers our students and increases academic achievement, social, and emotional learning, and civic engagement

Eligibility & Expectations

National Junior Honor Society

Journalism

Information is the basis of the NEISD journalism program. Students meet the challenge of collecting news, interviewing
sources, researching topics, shooting photos and videos and publishing them.
 
Emphasis is placed on accuracy as well as publication quality. Students are challenged with gathering accurate information.
Students are exposed to photography and layout designs for various publications.
 
Journalism Course Offered:
 
Teacher approval is required for all advanced course.
 
  • Journalism I M0446
  • Yearbook Production I M0474
  • Yearbook Production II M0475

Speech and Debate Programs

Our Speech and Debate programs seek to develop student potential in the areas of written and oral communication.
 
Students are exposed to various debate and public speaking formats. There are currently three district-wide contest opportunities for students to utilize the knowledge and skills covered in the curriculum. Student writing and speaking skills
increase with the expectation of consistent speaking projects throughout the year.
 
Middle School Debate Courses:
  • Debate I M02013
  • Debate II M0218
  • Debate III M0221

UIL Academics

North East School District has a strong tradition in the University Interscholastic League academics competition. Students have the opportunity to compete in 9 contests offered for grades 6 – 8. The contests complement the academic curriculum, motivate students to acquire higher levels of knowledge, challenge students to confront issues of importance, and provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of specific skills.
 
Academic Events:
  • Calculator Applications
  • Chess Puzzles
  • Dictionary Skills
  • Maps/Graphs/Charts
  • Math
  • Number Sense
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Spelling
 

Expectations

North East ISD UIL Academics is an afterschool program. Middle School programs include weekly practice sessions, two practice meets, and a district meet