There will be an informational meeting that is required for all students and a parent/guardian. We are taking buses to Houston.

Please plan to arrive at IHS at approximately 6:00AM. You will want to bring a couple of snacks and water in a disposable bottle in a clear backpack along with all other necessities. You will NOT be allowed to leave the premises for safety and security reasons without Mr. Chiles’ consent. You will only be allowed to leave in peer groups within a set radius of the location to pre-approved businesses. You may not leave early. For an extensive list of rule, please refer to the Handbooks and/or ask your Advisor.

There will be 5,000 high school students, Advisors, business professionals, industry experts, Judges, and alumni from all over Texas. There are also chaperones who may be other Teachers, school administration, alumni, community volunteers, parents/guardians, Advisors’ spouses, and/or Judges. If you know anyone that is interested in volunteering their time with DECA, they must be fully background checked prior to service by FISD. Please contact your Advisor here for additional details.

* Please remember that part of business is being flexible, so everything is subject to change. These are preliminary details only regarding times and dates. We will give you updated information as it is provided to us. Bus routes, bus scheduling, Driver availability, the number of students participating, and traffic are all unknown factors.