Overview
The Most Comprehensive Extracurriculum Academic Program in the Nation At A Glance
The PSIA Mission:
To inspire private, parochial, charter, and homeschool student achievement through academic competition.
What is PSIA?
With 18 contest categories covering a wide range of disciplines, PSIA is an exciting opportunity for private
school students in grades 1 through 8 to engage in academic competition with their peers throughout the state of Texas.
PSIA offers students motivation for learning
In our program, students will...
- find new excitement in learning
- know the satisfaction of their best performance
- achieve mastery
- receive recognition for academic excellence
- test their skills and knowledge
PSIA supports school staff, coaches, and contestants
Schools receive...
- training for directors, coordinators, coaches, and contestants
- rules interpretations
- direction at State Meet tournaments
- assistance via phone, email, and text
- guidance from the Board of Directors and the State Advisory Council of peer educators and parents
- Official PSIA Handbook
- discounts to publishers' resources for contests
- periodic newsletter
- study materials
- Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit through workshops
PSIA gives out over $4,000 in scholarships each year to graduating 8th graders
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