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JHS TSA Guide for Events ​

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If you notice incorrect information anywhere, feel free to contact a board member to change it. Alternatively, if you know how to use Github, click the "Edit this page on GitHub" link located at the bottom of every page.

Statement on AI Use

AI is completely banned in all TSA submissions. Here is TSA's Honor Statement:

All work must be created and completed by individual competitors or teams. Plagiarism, the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) software, copyright violation, cheating, and falsification of information are prohibited. Participants may NOT use any generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Google Gemini, GitHub Copilot, etc.). Any attempt to gain an unfair advantage will not be tolerated. Competitors at any level of TSA competition understand and agree to abide by the TSA Honor Statement.

If it is determined that a student violated the TSA Honor Statement, a rules violation of twenty percent (20%) will be incurred.

Changes to Events for the 2024-2025 School Year ​

Honor Statement ​

For each event, all students agree to the TSA Honor Statement, which can be found in every event guide:

All work must be created and completed by individual competitors or teams. Plagiarism, the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) software, copyright violation, cheating, and falsification of information are prohibited. Participants may NOT use any generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Google Gemini, GitHub Copilot, etc.). Any attempt to gain an unfair advantage will not be tolerated. Competitors at any level of TSA competition understand and agree to abide by the TSA Honor Statement.

If it is determined that a student violated the TSA Honor Statement, a rules violation of twenty percent (20%) will be incurred.

Work Log ​

The Plan of Work Log is now just a "Work Log." No advisor signature is required.

Removed Events ​

  • Chapter Team: This event will not occur during the state conference. It will still be available at the National conference.
  • Essays on Technology

Modified Events ​

  • Audio Podcasting: First names can now be used in the podcast. The on-site semifinal round will now upload audio instead of an interview.
  • Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD), Architecture and Engineering: The time limit for the challenge has been reduced to 3 hours. The interview is now 2 minutes.
  • Career Prep: This event now has a theme.
  • Fashion Design and Technology: All preliminary round items must be in a plastic container.
  • Future Technology and Engineering Teacher: The preconference submission now includes research, an essay, and a lesson plan.
  • Music Production: This event now has a theme.
  • Photographic Technology: Written statements can now be before or after the photo.
  • Prepared Presentation: The theme is no longer just the National conference theme.
  • Robotics: This event was previously a Washington Only event (under the name Robotics Challenge), but is now a National event so will have a new event guide.
  • Software Development: This event now has a theme. Teams must also finish their entry by the early entry deadline and submit their code.
  • STEM Mass Media: This event was previously a Washington Only event, but is now a National event so will have a new event guide.
  • VEX Robotics: This event was previously a National event and is now a Washington Only event.
  • Virtual Reality Visualization (VR): This event has been renamed to "Virtual Reality Simulation (VR)."
  • Video Game Design: Teams must now also submit a demonstration video.

National event vs. Washington only event ​

National events are curated by National TSA. Washington only events are curated by Washington TSA and can only be competed in during the State conference.

These events operate in mostly the same way. However, National events are typically more popular, and are therefore more competitive. If you want to compete in the National conference, you must place in the top 3* in a National event.

*Exceptions are Fashion Design and Technology and Video Game Design. For these events, you only have to place in the top 5.

Terms ​

TermDefinition
Onsite onlyThe event requires no preparation. Just show up to the event at State.
ToolboxContains tools required for the event. We can provide your team with a toolbox, if you want. Double check with your event guide to ensure that the toolbox has everything you need.
PresentationA presentation, in this site, is considered a time dedicated to one or more team member standing in front of the judges, speaking prepared lines.
InterviewA interview, in this site, is considered a time dedicated for judges to ask one or more team members questions. Team member(s) will then give a response to that question.
Early EntryEarly entry events require some form of submission before the conference, typically in early March. For the National conference, this deadline is in mid-May. Most early entry events can be submitted on JudgePro.