Cypress+Bay

18600 Vista Park Blvd Weston, Fl 33332
 * Where will it take Place?**
 * Cypress Bay High School**

**Is it an overnight?**
 * No**

**When will it take place?**
 * The actual competition happens on Saturday, March 3rd.**
 * We will leave school at 7am on Saturday morning and travel to the competition.**
 * We will compete until 12:30pm, go to lunch, and return to the school for awards.**
 * We will get on the road at 3:30 to 4:00.**
 * We should be at Ransom by 4:30pm, but I usually tell students to call parents with better estimates as we get closer.**

**Will my child miss class?**
 * No**

**What is a FAMAT competition?**
 * FAMAT (Florida Association of Mu Alpha Thetas) is a state organization that organizes several competitions for students in Florida schools. At each competition, each student takes a 30-question, 1 hour exam with a maximum score of 120 points. There is a penalty for guessing (minus 1 point for each incorrect answer). The top 4 students in each division participate in a team round where every question earns 4-16 points depending on the minute the question is answered in. A question answered in the first minute receives a score of 16 points, 2nd minutes 12 points, etc. The overall team score is the sum of the score on the team round plus each students' individual score. Trophies are awarded in each division to the top 15-20 students, depending on attendance and the top 3-5 teams. In addition, the top 5 schools overall are also awarded trophies. Last year, RE placed 5th at the Ferguson FAMAT competition out of over 40 schools!**