DECA

DECA is a business organization that "prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe." Students participate in a hands on, authentic experience of working the school store. Students will experience all aspects of daily operations from staffing, training, addressing customer service needs, designing products, pricing, maintaining accounting records, promoting, and problem solving. Activities will vary and may include hours outside of the school day. Students will be graded on a pass/fail basis. Students may earn 1/4 of a credit per semester. Students can only earn 1 credit through this program for their entire high school career.