Overview:
Georgia Technology Student Association (TSA) chapters prepare students to be successful inventors, designers, creative problem solvers, responsible citizens and leaders in a technological society.
East Forsyth High School hosts a TSA chapter, comprised of every student who chooses to participate in the Engineering pathway plus any other students who want to be a member. Students involved in TSA will have the opportunity to compete in 4 major conferences throughout each school year
General Meeting Information
TSA Chapter meetings are the 1st and 3rd Wednesday afternoon of every month in the Engineering Lab (1625) from 3:45-4:45. We will share information about upcoming events, deadlines, and competitions.
The 2nd and 4th Wednesdays are open lab work days until 4:45 for students to complete projects for competitions. These work sessions are not mandatory, but as TSA conference deadlines approach, students might be requested to attend.
CORE
The Chapter Officer Retreat for Excellence (CORE) is an opportunity for the EFHS TSA officers to attend a leadership retreat to plan events for the year and receive training from the State Officer Team. CORE takes place in early September.
This event is ONLY for CHAPTER OFFICERS from the current school year.
Cost: $205 - Pay on SchoolPay ASAP
Dates: Sept 7-9 2024
Location: Kaplan Mitchell Retreat Center at Ramah Darom
**Attendees should make sure to bring sheets, blankets, or sleeping bag. The Retreat center has twin beds, but no bedding is provided**
Technology Day at the GA National Fair
Tech Day is the first competitive experience for TSA members of the school year. There are 9 events to chose from, with some submitted ahead of time, and some presented the day of for testing. Students will leave EFHS early in the morning (around 6:00am) and arrive in Perry, GA for the event about 9:00am. We will compete and have a general session in the morning, then students are free to enjoy the fair until about 4:30pm. We generally return to EFHS around 7:45pm.
Cost: $75 (Includes Tee Shirt)
Does NOT include lunch
Date: Oct 7, 2024
Location: Georgia National Fairgrounds: Perry, GA
Permission Forms are Due Tuesday September 3
Fall Leadership Conference
Fall Leadership Conference is a 3 day event on Jekyll Island GA, where students can compete in Electrathon vehicle races, VEX Robotics, and the Armada (Cardboard) Boat Race. There are also leadership development sessions, competition training sessions, and even opportunities for students to socialize with TSA members from across the state.
Cost: $250
Does NOT include meals/ food
Date: Nov 7-10, 2024
Location: Jekyll Island Convention Center
GATSA Fall Conference Information Page
Permission Forms are Due Wednesday October 16
State Leadership Conference
State Conference is the culminating activity where students from across the state of Georgia come together and compete in around 60 events over the course of 4 days. Wednesday begins the conference with electrathon racing, and traveling to Athens, GA. Thursday and Friday are full days of competitions, presentations, and problem solving. Saturday morning is the awards ceremony, then we will return to EFHS in the early afternoon.
Cost: $280
Does NOT include meals/ food
Date: March 12-15, 2025
Location: Braselton GA- Electrathon
GATSA Conference Information Page
Permission Forms are Due Wednesday January 15