Coach's Information

We understand the time, energy, and sometimes money that you give to support your students. Some things to keep in mind while you are in the process of preparing your students for competition are:

• Effort always outweighs ability in this competition.  This competition asks students to go above and beyond what would be covered in a typical chemistry class.  Choosing students who are devoted and have the time to commit is essential.
• Remain a mentor in the coaching process, and remember that this competition pushes the students (not you) to research, discover, and design.  It is appropriate to point them in the right direction or help them understand more difficult concepts, but remember to use your enthusiasm to guide instead of simply providing.  Events include questioning students on their own research techniques and results.
• Students will remember their time preparing for NJCO far better than most classroom experiences, so take advantage of those important learning opportunities along the way.  We often encouraged students to journal about the process, as some have used this experience for their college essays.

Event Sign-Up

After reviewing the event descriptions with your team, it is time to declare which events your team will choose to compete in.  See the NJCO Registration page.