TAPPS, which is similar to Texas UIL in public schools, offers a variety of opportunities for academic study and competition through high school contests. These contests, which complement the academic curriculum, motivate students to learn more about subjects of their choice, challenge students to confront important issues, and encourage students to master specific skills. For more information, see TAPPS Coordinator Sheila Van Ryswyk and the TAPPS website. 

TAPPS High School Academic Contests offered at NBCA

The following contests are available to all high school students:

• Calculator Applications

• Computer Science

• Current Issues and Events

• Literary Criticism

• Mathematics

• Number Sense

• Ready Writing

• Science

• Social Studies

• Spelling & Vocabulary