• UIL stands for “University Interscholastic League” which is the governing body for athletic, academic, drama, and music competitions in Texas.  NEISD sponsors academic teams at each of the middle and high schools. Tejeda Middle School has a proud tradition of having one of the most successful academic UIL teams in NEISD.  Students compete in various math, language arts, and social studies events against other schools in NEISD. 

    Parent Meeting Information: 9/9/24 Presentation

    For a packet or morning practice pass, see Ms. Davis in A010. 

     

    If you have any questions, please reach out to the coordinator. 

     

    Academic UIL Coordinator: Kaley Davis (kdavis5@neisd.net)

     

     

    New for all grades: An Academic UIL Study Skills class is available for students to take as an elective for the 2025-2026 school year. 

    In UIL class, students prepare for academic competitions by focusing on developing advanced vocabulary and math skills. Students will practice in all events, not just one, to ensure a well-rounded preparation for the competitions. The class is designed for students who are committed to competing, as the UIL competitions take place on Saturdays. Our goal is to challenge students beyond their grade level, helping them excel in a variety of academic events. Participation in this class requires dedication and a strong desire to perform at their best during the competitions.

    Academic UIL Study Skills Flyer

  • Practice Schedule 2024-2025: 

    Practices will start the week of September 16, 2024

    Academic UIL Meets 2024-2025: 

    Fall Meet: October 26th @ Tejeda MS

    Winter Meet: December 14th @ Nimitz MS

    District Meet: January 25th @ Lopez MS

     

    Event times are as followed: 

    NUMBER SENSE                      9:00

    CALCULATOR                           9:15              

    MATH                                          9:50              

    SCIENCE                                  10:30                     

    SPELLING                                11:25                     

    DICTIONARY SKILLS              12:10                     

    MAPS, GRAPHS, CHARTS     12:40                               

    SOCIAL STUDIES                      1:30                     

    CHESS PUZZLE                         2:05 

    AWARDS                                     3:00

     

    *Times of events are subject to change. It is important to arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled event. Make sure you check with your coach or Ms. Davis to see what you are participating in. 

  • Number Sense:   

    Students solve arithmetic problems using only mental arithmetic skills.  Students have 10 minutes to complete as many problems as they are able.  Students must use blue ink and may not erase, mark-over, scratch out, or show any work.  Students must attend practice sessions to learn the necessary number sense "tricks". This event is open to all grade levels.

    Coach: Amy Ferree (aferre3@neisd.net)

     

    Calculator:

    Students use a special HP calculator to solve problems.  Necessary calculator skills are taught during practice sessions.  The school provides the calculators for practices and meets. This event is open to all grade levels.

    Coach: Stacey Mitchell (smitch@neisd.net)

     

    Mathematics: 

    Students solve as many of the 50 multiple choice general mathematics questions as they are able in a 30-minute time period. All three grade levels may participate in mathematics. 

    Coach: Amy Ferree (aferre3@neisd.net)

     

    Science: 

    Students answer as many of the 35 questions over General Science in 45 minutes. All grade levels can participate. 

    Coach: Kaley Davis (kdavis5@neisd.net)

     

    Spelling: 

    Students write selected spelling words from the UIL spelling list.  This event is open to all grade levels.  Participants need to get a spelling list from the coach and attend practices throughout the year.

    Coach: Eva Castellanos (ecaste2@neisd.net)

     

    Dictionary Skills: 

    Students use dictionaries to answer multiple choice questions about word usage, word origins, and definitions.  All three grades participate in this event.  Students need to attend practices so they become familiar with the dictionary and the types of questions tested.

    Coach: Stacey Mitchell (smitch@neisd.net)

     

    Maps, Graphs, and Charts: 

    Students use an atlas to help them answer multiple choice questions dealing with maps, charts and graphs.  This event is open to all grade levels

    Coach: Eric James (ejames1@neisd.net) 

     

    Social Studies: 

    Students answer as many of the 50 multiple choice social studies questions as they are able in a 30-minute time period. All three grade levels may participate in social studies.

    Coach: Lisa Gray (lgray@neisd.net)

     

    Chess Puzzle:

    Students answer as many of the multiple choice chess questions as they can in the 30 minute time period.  Questions cover chess strategies, the characteristics of the six different chess pieces, and board movement. All three grades may participate. 

    Coach: Kaley Davis (kdavis5@neisd.net)