The Quiz Team allows some of Homer's academically motivated students to test their knowledge against their peers while working as a team. Teams of students from surrounding school districts compete against one another answering questions in all content areas including math, science, literature, arts, current and world events. Winners of each local competition earn the right to compete at regional and possibly state and national competitions. The Academic Challenge Quiz Team is comprised of 5 to 6 students from the junior or senior class. Although not directly involved in the competition, several freshmen and sophomores are invited to attend and experience the atmosphere to prepare them for future competitions.
Selection is based on several criteria including motivation, class rank, and previous participation.
Short, after-school practices may be held several weeks prior to the competition to introduce new participants to rules and strategies. Members may be asked to tutor students in the elementary and intermediate grades. The FFA is intracurricular and originated as a part of the high school vocational agriculture curriculum. FFA activities encourage members to learn through active participation how to conduct and take part in public meetings, solve their own problems, finance themselves, and to assume civic responsibility. Members experience leadership opportunities to improve their personal abilities, the agri-science industry, and their local communities communities.