2. What is the Academic Decathlon?  The Nation’s Premier Academic Competition  Annual inter-scholastic program to promote and recognize academic excellence for all high school students  The Spirit of Sport – The Rewards of Knowledge

3. Who Participates in the Academic Decathlon?  Teams of A, B and C Students Embrace Diversity  Unlimited Team Membership  Grades 9 - 12  6 to 18 Decathletes Compete

4. What is Academic Excellence?  Teamwork  High Academic Standards Art, Language & Literature, Music, Science, Economics, Math, Interview, Essay, Speech and Super Quiz  Extensive Integrated Curriculum  Independent Research Art 25%, Economics 80%, Math 100%, Music 25%, Science 25%

5. What is 2004’s Theme?  “America: The Growth of a Nation”  Super Quiz: Lewis & Clark

6. The Competitions  Levels  Local  Regional  State  National  Types of Events  Objective Tests  Judged Events  Super Quiz

7. Why Should My School District compete?  The Rewards?  For your School  For your Students  For your Community

8. The School  Improved student performance  Showcases Academic Excellence  Recognition by State DOE

9. The Students –  Decathletes GPAs increase  Expanding students interests  Life Long Learning Skills  Goal Setting  Teamwork  Positive Peer Interaction  College Recognition

10. The Community  Parent teacher involvement  Recognition of Academic Excellence  Business Community Support  Strong Schools – Strong Community

11. What should I do now?  To Register for 2004 – 2005 Decathlon Season  Contact ADNJ or visit our WEB Site - www.adnj.org  Budget now for resources  Attend a Competition or Awards Program

12. Be Our Guest Regional Competitions - March 6 th Regional Awards Programs - March 9 th State Competition – March 20 th State Awards Program – March 23rd