Students,
The UIL Computer Science contests are here for the 2022 to 2023 school year.
Click here to learn about UIL CS District.
What is UIL Computer Science Contests?
In philosophical terms, the UIL Computer Science Contest is a
competition that challenges students to apply programming concepts and skills,
as well as their knowledge of the designated programming language.
The contest is also an opportunity for students to expand
their knowledge of computer science beyond the classroom
and to foster their interest in the field.
What do you do in UIL computer science?
The Computer Science contest challenges
students to study a broad range of areas
in computer science and has both an individual
and a team component. Competition consists of
a 45-minute written exam for both components,
along with a two-hour programming contest for teams.
Read the dates of the contests:
October 15, 2022 - U of H / Houston, Texas - Face to face and virtual
October 22, 2022 - 7 Lakes HS / Katy, Texas - Face to face and virtual (COMPETED)
October 29, 2022 - University of Texas @ Dallas - Virtual only
October 29, 2022 - Taylor HS / Katy, Texas - Face to face
November 12, 2022 - Richardson HS / Richardson, TX - Face to face and virtual
November 19, 2022 - Clements HS / Sugarland, Texas - Face to face and virtual
December 10, 2022 - Cypress Woods HS / Cypress, Texas - Face to face and virtual
January 14, 2023 - 7 Lakes High School / Katy, Texas - UIL Invitational A Meet
January 21, 2023 - Plano Senior High / Plano, Texas - format unknown
January 28, 2023 - Plano East HS / Plano, Texas - Face to face
February 11, 2023 - Irving High School / Irving, Texas Digital Divas - Virtual ONLY
February 18, 2023 - Needville HS / Needville, Texas - Face to face
February 18, 2023 - Plano West HS / Plano, Texas / Face to face
March 4, 2023 - HP Enterprises / Spring TX / Face to face and virtual
March 23, 2023 - District at Klein High School
I would highly recommend that you participate in these computer science contests above.
From my experience, colleges’ put a huge weight on these
types of extracurricular activities because it tells
them that you want to go beyond what is taught in the classroom.
I see it reflected from prior years for students applying to colleges.
The opportunities for scholarships and college
acceptance for these students are much greater.
This is especially true for students going into
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in college.
The best part of participation in these Computer Science contest
is anyone with any level of skill is welcome to participate.
The contests are both online and in person.
They usually happen on Saturday's morning from 7 am till noon.
I will have practices about 2 times a week and during tiger den.
You are not required to attend all practices.
But the more you attend the more likely you will be able to go
if I have been given a limit on the number of students
I am allowed to take by the contest sponsor.
Also, these contests are open to any Klein Collins student.
They do not have to be in Mr. Cusack’s classes.
You can invite your friends.
Click on the link below to indicate to me what contests you are considering.
This is only for planning for me.
As we get closer to each contest,
I will require a definite yes or no on your attendance.
