< Back to GAD Home Georgia Academic Decathlon GAD: How Does It Work? How Decathlon Works Academic Decathlon is unique because it is not limited to high-achieving students. Preparation, participation, and competition include high school students from ninth through twelfth grades. A unique aspect of Academic Decathlon is the design to include students from all academic backgrounds. Each 9-member team consists of 3 Honor students (GPA 3.8 - 4.0), 3 Scholastic students (GPA 3.2 - 3.799) and 3 Varsity students (GPA 0.0 - 3.199). Often the Varsity students – perhaps never academically motivated before – perform the best. Some students who once performed average work excel in the competition and experience continued academic success after the event. One high school per school district represents the school district at the state competition. The nine-member team must be from the same school and be the same team members that won district-level competition. School districts with more than one high school participating in Academic Decathlon plan a district-level competition to determine which high school will represent the district at the state finals. For those school districts having only one high school participating in decathlon, that school should still participate in the district-level competition to provide an excellent experience in competition and preparation for the state competition and to be able to compare their district scores against all of the other schools. The state competition is held in the Atlanta area. Competition events include seven tests of academic strength, 3 demonstrations of communication ability and the Super Quiz – a team event held before a live audience. Seven comprehensive tests are given in the areas of economics, mathematics, literature, science, social science, music, and art. The 3 communication events include speech (prepared and impromptu), interview and a written essay. The competition concludes with the Super Quiz that is held in an arena/theater setting. A team coach or co-coaches lead each team. Coaches often depend on experts in fields outside their area of expertise to work with the team. So the concept of team and coach broadens to include all who work to support the team to their goal. Testing Students prepare for objective tests in the disciplines of: mathematics, social science, science, literature, music, art, and economics. Curriculum resources guides are purchased from USAD. Detailed outlines are provided in the USAD Study Guides. For additional information about the objective tests, consult the GAD Coaches' Manual. Speech The Speech event has two components - prepared speech and impromptu speech. Each speech is timed and scored by two to three judges using a formal rubric. The topic of the prepared speech is the student's choice but it must meet the approval of the team coach. Consult the USAD Practice Test Booklet and the GAD Coaches' Manual for more information about the Speech event. Interview Students are interviewed by a panel of two to three judges. The focus of the interview is centered on activities in which the student is engaged, college plans, preparations for Academic Decathlon®, and persons who have had an impact upon the student's life. Some questions may include topics that would require the use of "critical thinking" skills. The judges score the students using an official rubric. Consult the USAD Practice Test Booklet and the GAD Coaches' Manual for more information about the interview event. Essay The Essay event in the Georgia Academic Decathlon is conducted online before State Competition. Prior to competition, GAD will arrange for an online practice login session. It is imperative that all students test their usernames and passwords at that time. This is also an opportunity to allow students to familiarize themselves with the online platform. It is advisable to have the team use the practice prompts (samples from the WWI curriculum provided below) to type an essay in the time given, even though the prompts may have nothing to do with the current year's curriculum. Any essay practice is useful. The official essay writing for state competition must be held on one of two times provided. Students should arrive at least 25 minutes prior to the testing time. The entire team must write at the same time, including up to three alternates. Decathletes will type an essay in response to a prompt chosen from a set given to them. Students will be given 50 minutes for writing the essay. The essay will be scored in accordance with t he published essay rubric. Download the essay rubric here. Students should be given the following as they enter the testing room: 1) the Student Code of Conduct, 2) the student instructions. Students must sign the Code of Conduct and pass it back to the proctor before beginning the writing. The coaches may sign these forms after the testing. Example Essay Prompts Select one of the prompts for your essay. Write a well-organized essay in which you clearly respond to the question or direction that is presented in the prompt. Be sure to follow the accepted rules of standard English sentence structure, usage, spelling, and punctuation, and to use appropriate diction and style. Use specific information and examples from your studies to support your position. Provide a final paragraph to conclude or close your essay. Science Gregor Mendel made major contributions in the study of genetics. Even though he died in 1884, his work became important during World War I. Explain the impact of Mendel on genetics during and following World War I. Literature Any major historical or cultural event has a direct impact on the literature of the time period. World War I introduced the writings of soldiers and women. Explain the impact these new writers had on the existing trends in literature and the culture in general. Super Quiz Super Quiz is the only public event at State Competition. It is an event in which team members collaboratively answer questions from each of the seven academic decathlon curriculum areas (art, music, literature, economics, etc.). It is a public showcase of the academic decathlon curriculum. For more information consult the GAD Coaches' Manual. Forming A Team Schools, school districts, or coaches interested in forming a new team should first peruse this website for more information. Specifically you should watch the podcast episode "All About the Georgia Academic Decathlon" as well as read through the information in the GAD Coaches Manual and in the GAD Frequently Asked Questions. As you are perusing the website, jot down any questions you might have. Then contact us at gad@pageinc.org or 404-414-3041, to find out if there is a Coordinator already in place for your district. Once your school, or school district has decided to participate in decathlon, send in the registration form along with the $200 District Registration fee and complete the Testing Dates Notification form. A workshop for coaches and decathletes is held in late August or early September each year. This workshop has multiple sessions on topics related to the upcoming GAD season. There is always a round-table discussion for coaches and sessions led by Kennesaw State University professors for the various testing areas. Please visit the GAD Dates and Registration and GAD Fall Workshop pages while you are visiting the website. RETURN TO GEORGIA ACADEMIC DECATHLON HOME Back to Top CONTACT: Michelle Crawford GAD State Director mcrawford@pageinc.org 404-414-3041

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< Back to GAD Home Georgia Academic Decathlon GAD As An Elective Course High schools and/or school districts wishing to offer the decathlon curriculum in an academic elective course can do so through courses approved by the Georgia Board of Education. These courses are listed in Rule 160-4-2-.03. A review of this rule and the courses listed for grades 9-12 yields some of the following as options (certain options are specific to certain years and certain curricula; others are general and could be used any year): 35.05100 – Study Skills I 35.05200 – Study Skills II 35.05300 – Study Skills III 35.05400 – Study Skills IV 45.01100 – Comparative Religions 45.01200 – Current Issues 45.01300 – Technology and Society 45.01400 – The Humanities/Social Studies 70.03100 – Directed Study I 70.03200 – Directed Study II 70.03300 – Directed Study III 70.03400 – Directed Study IV 44.00100 – Humanities 23.32110 – Mythology 23.32300 – Comparative Literature 40.32110 – Astronomy: Stars and the Cosmos 40.37110 – Oceans: Living Space for the Future 45.07200 – Asian Studies Schools/Districts should attempt to match the Academic Decathlon curriculum with potential courses annually to achieve the best correlation of standards for the selected content for that year. Courses should not be randomly selected. Matching the Academic Decathlon curriculum to a different course each year enables interested students to receive elective credit in four different elective courses should a student choose to be a part of this curriculum each of his/her four years in high school. The rationale for offering the decathlon curriculum through an academic elective course is to: provide opportunity for a whole class (20+) of students to engage in this rich and rigorous curriculum, motivate underachieving students through a rich and rigorous course content, broaden student research, study, and communication skills through a thematically planned curriculum, and provide an opportunity to bridge the achievement gap for participating students. The nine students who may make up the Georgia Academic Decathlon team may come from those who participate in the course, but there may also be other students who would like to be a part of the team but who are not able to work the elective course into their schedule. To meet the requirements of Rule 160-4-2-.03, students who are members of the GAD team should not be required to take this course. Coaches shoulld see positive benefit for students who engage in this challenging curriculum. Spillover effect is to be expected. Some coaches have reported that students’ grades went up significantly as a result of studying the Decathlon curriculum. Please visit the GAD Coaches Manual page for more in-depth information regarding Academic Decathlon as an academic elective course. Additionally you may visit http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Curriculum-and-Instruction/Pages/default.aspx then scroll down to the link “Course Numbers and Descriptions” located toward the bottom of the page under the “Frequently Requested Information” section. The PAGE GAD office requests that any school offering an academic elective course share with us which course you are using. RETURN TO GEORGIA ACADEMIC DECATHLON HOME Back to Top CONTACT: Michelle Crawford GAD State Director mcrawford@pageinc.org 404-414-3041

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The Code of Ethics for Educators (505-6-.01) defines the professional behavior of educators in Georgia and serves as a guide to ethical conduct. Back to Top Top of PAGE INDEX TO THE CODE OF ETHICS 1: LEGAL COMPLIANCE 2: CONDUCT WITH STUDENTS 3: ALCOHOL & DRUGS 4: HONESTY More 5: PUBLIC FUNDS AND PROPERTY 6: REMUNERATIVE CONDUCT 7: CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION 8: REQUIRED REPORTS More 9: PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT 10: TESTING REPORTING DISCIPLINARY ACTION DEFINITIONS More Download Code of Ethics for Educators Code of Ethics for Educators The Code of Ethics for Educators (505-6-.01) defines the professional behavior of educators in Georgia and serves as a guide to ethical conduct. The Georgia Professional Standards Commission has adopted standards that represent the conduct generally accepted by the education profession. The code defines unethical conduct justifying disciplinary sanction and provides guidance for protecting the health and general welfare of students and educators and assuring the citizens of Georgia a degree of accountability within the education profession. The Code of Ethics for Educators was last modified by the Professional Standards Commission in January 2023. For more about the Code of Ethics for Educators, visit the Georgia Professional Standards Commission at www.gapsc.com . Standard 1: Legal Compliance An educator shall abide by federal, state, and local laws and statutes. Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to the commission or conviction of a felony or of any crime involving moral turpitude; of any other criminal offense involving the manufacture, distribution, trafficking, sale, or possession of a controlled substance or marijuana as provided for in Chapter 13 of Title 16; or of any other sexual offense as provided for in Code Section 16-6-1 through 16-6-17, 16-6-20, 16-6-22.2, or 16-12-100; or any other laws applicable to the profession. As used herein, conviction includes a finding or verdict of guilty, or a plea of nolo contendere, regardless of whether an appeal of the conviction has been sought; a situation where first offender treatment without adjudication of guilt pursuant to the charge was granted; and a situation where an adjudication of guilt or sentence was otherwise withheld or not entered on the charge or the charge was otherwise disposed of in a similar manner in any jurisdiction. Standard 2: Conduct with Students A n educator shall always maintain a professional relationship with all students, both in and outside the classroom. Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to: Committing any act of child abuse, including physical and verbal abuse; Committing any act of cruelty to children or any act of child endangerment; Committing any sexual act with a student or soliciting such from a student; Engaging in or permitting harassment of or misconduct toward a student; Soliciting, encouraging, or consummating an inappropriate written, verbal, electronic, or physical relationship with a student; Furnishing tobacco, alcohol, or illegal/unauthorized drugs to any student; or Failing to prevent the use of alcohol or illegal or unauthorized drugs by students under the educator’s supervision (including but not limited to at the educator’s residence or any other private setting). Standard 3: Alcohol & Drugs An educator shall refrain from the use of alcohol or illegal or unauthorized drugs during the course of professional practice. Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to: Being on school or Local Unit of Administration (LUA)/school district premises or at a school or a LUA/school district-related activity while under the influence of, possessing, using, or consuming illegal or unauthorized drugs; and Being on school or LUA/school district premises or at a school-related activity involving students while under the influence of, possessing, or consuming alcohol. A school-related activity includes, but is not limited to, any activity sponsored by the school or school system (booster clubs, parent-teacher organizations, or any activity designed to enhance the school curriculum i.e. Foreign Language trips, etc). For the purposes of this standard, an educator shall be considered “under the influence” if the educator exhibits one or more of the following indicators, including but not limited to: slurred speech, enlarged pupils, bloodshot eyes, general personality changes, lack of physical coordination, poor motor skills, memory problems, concentration problems, etc. Standard 4: Honesty An educator shall exemplify honesty and integrity in the course of professional practice. Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to, falsifying, misrepresenting, or omitting: Professional qualifications, criminal history, college or staff development credit and/or degrees, academic award, and employment history; Information submitted to federal, state, local school districts and other governmental agencies; Information regarding the evaluation of students and/or personnel; Reasons for absences or leaves; Information submitted in the course of an official inquiry/investigation; and Information submitted in the course of professional practice. Standard 5: Public Funds & Property An educator entrusted with public funds and property shall honor that trust with a high level of honesty, accuracy, and responsibility. Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to: Misusing public or school-related funds; Failing to account for funds collected from students or parents; Submitting fraudulent requests or documentation for reimbursement of expenses or for pay (including fraudulent or purchased degrees, documents, or coursework); Co-mingling public or school-related funds with personal funds or checking accounts; and Using school or school district property without the approval of the local board of education/governing board or authorized designee. Standard 6: Remunerative Conduct An educator shall maintain integrity with students, colleagues, parents, patrons, or businesses when accepting gifts, gratuities, favors, and additional compensation. Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to: Soliciting students or parents of students, or school or LUA/school district personnel, to purchase equipment, supplies, or services from the educator or to participate in activities that financially benefit the educator unless approved by the local board of education/governing board or authorized designee; Accepting gifts from vendors or potential vendors for personal use or gain where there may be the appearance of a conflict of interest; Tutoring students assigned to the educator for remuneration unless approved by the local board of education/governing board or authorized designee; and Coaching, instructing, promoting athletic camps, summer leagues, etc. that involves students in an educator’s school system and from whom the educator receives remuneration unless approved by the local board of education/governing board or authorized designee. These types of activities must be in compliance with all rules and regulations of the Georgia High School Association. Standard 7: Confidential Information An educator shall comply with state and federal laws and state school board policies relating to the confidentiality of student and personnel records, standardized test material and other information. Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to: Sharing of confidential information concerning student academic and disciplinary records, health and medical information, family status and/or income, and assessment/testing results unless disclosure is required or permitted by law; Sharing of confidential information restricted by state or federal law; Violation of confidentiality agreements related to standardized testing including copying or teaching identified test items, publishing or distributing test items or answers, discussing test items, violating local school system or state directions for the use of tests or test items, etc.; and Violation of other confidentiality agreements required by state or local policy. Standard 8: Required Reports An educator shall file with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission reports of a breach of one or more of the standards in the Code of Ethics for Educators, child abuse (O.C.G.A. §19-7-5), or any other required report. Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to: Failure to report all requested information on documents required by the Commission when applying for or renewing any certificate with the Commission; Failure to make a required report of a violation of one or more standards of the Code of Ethics for Educators of which they have personal knowledge as soon as possible but no later than ninety (90) days from the date the educator became aware of an alleged breach unless the law or local procedures require reporting sooner; and Failure to make a required report of any violation of state or federal law as soon as possible but no later than ninety (90) days from the date the educator became aware of an alleged breach unless the law or local procedures require reporting sooner. These reports include but are not limited to: murder, voluntary manslaughter, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, kidnapping, any sexual offense, any sexual exploitation of a minor, any offense involving a controlled substance and any abuse of a child if an educator has reasonable cause to believe that a child has been abused. Standard 9: Professional Conduct An educator shall demonstrate conduct that follows generally recognized professional standards and preserves the dignity and integrity of the education profession. Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to a resignation that would equate to a breach of contract; any conduct that impairs and/or diminishes the certificate holder’s ability to function professionally in his or her employment position; behavior or conduct that is detrimental to the health, welfare, discipline, or morals of students; or failure to supervise a student(s). Standard 10: Testing An educator shall administer state-mandated assessments fairly and ethically. Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to: Committing any act that breaches Test Security; and Compromising the integrity of the assessment. Standard 1 Standard 2 Standard 3 Standard 4 Standard 5 Standard 6 Standard 7 Standard 8 Standard 9 Standard 10 Reporting Reporting (a) Educators are required to report a breach of one or more of the Standards in the Code of Ethics for Educators as soon as possible but no later than ninety (90) days from the date the educator became aware of an alleged breach unless the law or local procedures require reporting sooner. Educators should be aware of legal requirements and local policies and procedures for reporting unethical conduct. Complaints filed with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission must be in writing and must be signed by the complaint (parent, educator, or other LUA/school district employee, etc.). (b) The Commission notifies local and state officials of all disciplinary actions. In addition, suspensions and revocations are reported to national officials, including the NASDTEC Clearinghouse. Disciplinary Action (a) The Georgia Professional Standards Commission is authorized to suspend, revoke, or deny certificates, to issue a reprimand or warning, or to monitor the educator’s conduct and performance after an investigation is held and notice and opportunity for a hearing are provided to the certificate holder. Any of the following grounds shall be considered cause for disciplinary action against the educator: Unethical conduct as outlined in the Code of Ethics for Educators, Standards 1-10 (GaPSC Rule 505-6-.01); Disciplinary action against a certificate on grounds consistent with those specified in the Code of Ethics for Educators, Standards 1-10 (GaPSC Rule 505-6-.01); Order from a court of competent jurisdiction or a request from the Department of Human Resources that the certificate should be suspended or the application for certification should be denied for non-payment of child support (O.C.G.A. §19-6-28.1 and §19-11-9.3); Suspension or revocation of any professional license or certificate; Violation of any other laws and rules applicable to the profession (O.C.G.A. §16-13-111); Any other good and sufficient cause that renders an educator unfit for employment as an educator. (b) An individual whose certificate has been revoked, denied, or suspended may not serve as a volunteer or be employed as an educator, paraprofessional, aide, substitute teacher, or in any other position during the period of his or her revocation, suspension or denial for a violation of The Code of Ethics. The superintendent and the educator designated by the superintendent/Local Board of Education shall be responsible for assuring that an individual whose certificate has been revoked, denied, or suspended is not employed or serving in any capacity in their district. Both the superintendent and the superintendent’s designee must hold GaPSC certification. Should the superintendent’s certificate be revoked, suspended, or denied, the Board of Education shall be responsible for assuring that the superintendent whose certificate has been revoked, suspended, or denied is not employed or serving in any capacity in their district. Disciplinary Action Definitions Breach of contract: When an educator fails to honor a signed contract for employment with a school/school system by resigning in a manner that does not meet the guidelines established by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Certificate: Any teaching, service, or leadership certificate, license, or permit issued by authority of the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Child endangerment: When an educator disregards a substantial and/or unjustifiable risk of bodily harm to the student. Student: Any individual enrolled in the state’s public or private schools from preschool through grade 12 or any individual under the age of 18. For the purposes of the Code of Ethics for Educators, the enrollment period for a graduating student ends on August 31 of the school year of graduation. Complaint: Any written and signed statement from a local board, the state board, or one or more individual residents of this state filed with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission alleging that an educator has breached one or more of the standards in the Code of Ethics for Educators. A “complaint” will be deemed a request to investigate. Revocation: The permanent invalidation of any certificate held by the educator. A Voluntary Surrender is equivalent to and has the same effect as a revocation. A Voluntary Surrender shall be accepted and becomes effective upon receipt by the GaPSC. Denial: The refusal to grant initial certification to an applicant for a certificate. Sus pension: The temporary invalidation of any certificate for a period of time specified by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Reprimand: Admonishes the certificate holder for his or her conduct. The reprimand cautions that further unethical conduct will lead to a more severe action. Warning: Warns the certificate holder that his or her conduct is unethical. The warning cautions that further unethical conduct will lead to a more severe action. Monitoring: The quarterly appraisal of the educator’s conduct by the GaPSC through contact with the educator and his or her employer. As a condition of monitoring, an educator may be required to submit periodic criminal background checks (GCIC). The Commission specifies the length of the monitoring period. No Further Action: A determination by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission that, after review of the report of the preliminary investigation, sanctions should not be imposed. No Probable Cause: A determination by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission that: After a preliminary investigation is concluded, it is unlikely that there exists a preponderance of the evidence necessary to prove that a violation occurred; or After a hearing, the administrative law judge makes a determination that there is not a preponderance of the evidence necessary to prove that a violation occurred. Definitions PAGE attorneys present the Code of Ethics for Educators in several different formats at no cost to individual schools or districts. If you would like more information, please contact your Membership Services Representative (MSR) for further information. Locate Your PAGE MSR

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