What is the Academic Decathlon?
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The Nation’s Premier Academic
Competition
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Annual inter-scholastic program to
promote and recognize academic
excellence for all high school students
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The Spirit of Sport – The Rewards of
Knowledge
Who Participates in the Academic
Decathlon?
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Teams of A, B and C Students
Embrace Diversity
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Unlimited Team Membership
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Grades 9 - 12
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6 to 18 Decathletes Compete
What is Academic Excellence?
 Extensive Integrated Curriculum
Art, Language & Literature, Music,
Science, Economics, Math, Interview,
Essay, Speech and Super Quiz
 Independent Research
Art 25%, Economics 80%, Math 100%,
Music 25%, Science 25%
 Teamwork
 High
Academic Standards
What is 2004’s Theme?
 “America:
The Growth
of a Nation”
 Super
Clark
Quiz: Lewis &
The Competitions
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Levels
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Local
Regional
State
National
Types of Events
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Objective Tests
Judged Events
Super Quiz
Why Should My School District
compete?
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The Rewards?
 For your School
 For your Students
 For your Community
The School
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Improved student
performance
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Showcases Academic
Excellence
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Recognition by State
DOE
The Students –
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Decathletes GPAs increase
Expanding students
interests
Life Long Learning Skills
Goal Setting
Teamwork
Positive Peer Interaction
College Recognition
The Community
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Parent teacher
involvement
Recognition of Academic
Excellence
Business Community
Support
Strong Schools – Strong
Community
What should I do now?
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To Register for 2004 – 2005 Decathlon Season
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Contact ADNJ or visit our WEB Site
- www.adnj.org
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Budget now for resources
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Attend a Competition or Awards Program
Be Our Guest
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Regional Competitions - March 6th
Regional Awards Programs - March 9th
State Competition – March 20th
State Awards Program – March 23rd