GSMST DECA MEMBERSHIP DUES CLOSE ON SEPTEMBER 11th! 

You must be a paid member to compete in DECA. Payment can be found on MyPaymentsPlus.

We are running into email delays on our school accounts, so thank you in advance for your patience as we work to fix it.

Below are some reminders and a review of the procedures for event placements this year:

Event Placements and Testing

In order to compete with GSMST DECA this school year, you must test to earn a spot in your desired event. EVERYONE who wishes to compete must participate in testing, including former ICDC participants and former DECA members.

Before completing the form, please take a look at all the competitive events and their requirements. You can find the guidelines and sample events for every competition you are interested in.

Choosing your events:

You will first choose to compete in a written (aka prepared) event OR a roleplay event. You will not be able to switch events after the form submission deadline. 

If you would like to compete with a partner/team, you will indicate that on the form.

1. Roleplay Events: Choose up to 2 cluster exams. For each cluster, rank up to 3 events.

2. Written Events: Select your top 5 events.

Event Placement Testing Sessions

Testing will take place across three sessions. Please indicate on the form which session you plan to attend.

• Wednesday, September 9: Flex B @ LLLH

• Thursday, September 10: 3:00–4:00 PM @ CS Lab (5.426)

• Friday, September 11: Flex D @ MLLH

Officers will assign events based on your test scores (averages if working in a team), prior DECA experience, and grade level. 

If you do not fill out this form by Thursday, September 3rd, 11:59 PM you will NOT BE ABLE TO COMPETE this year (ALL members in a team must complete testing). 

Testing Procedures: 

Each test will take 20 minutes. 

When you enter the testing room, find the seat with your name on the place card/Scantron. Do not begin until you are instructed to do so. Flex attendance will be taken based on the seating chart.

If you are taking a Roleplay Exam:

• 25 MCQ, 20 minutes

• You may only bring a pencil

• Calculators are allowed for Finance, Personal Financial Literacy, and Entrepreneurship exams

• Do NOT write on the question paper

• Record all answers on the Scantron

• If you are taking only one exam, you may leave when finished or sit quietly in the back.

• If you are taking two exams, you must wait until the first timer goes off before beginning the second exam.

If you are taking a Written Exam:

Please bring your pencil, computer, and charger.

1. 7 minutes: Read the prompt and write a paragraph response directly on the question paper.

2. Your paper will be collected after 7 minutes, and you will receive a piece of scratch paper.

3. 7 minutes: Brainstorm and draft your response for a 1-minute video. Computers are not allowed during this portion.

4. 6 minutes: Record a maximum 1-minute video explaining your ideas and upload it to the provided Google Form.

Membership Dues ($45) are now online on MyPaymentsPlus. Everyone must be a paid member in order to compete. If you need financial assistance, please reach out to our advisors, Mrs. Calhoun or Dr. Shukla.

We are excited to announce our chapter t-shirt competition! Designs are due on October 19th. You can submit as many designs as you wish and will earn service hours based on effort. 

Our third annual pickleball tournament is after school on Friday, September 25th in the gym. Keep a lookout for signups in the next couple of weeks. 

Join us next week on Thursday, September 3rd after school in the cafeteria to have fun with your fellow DECA members decorating and trading clips. Materials will be provided and concessions will be sold (pizza). 

RSVP using this link and Clip into DECA!

Here are our meeting slides and GSMST DECA page for more information and resources to prepare for your exams.