Louisiana

Welcome to another year of LifeSmarts where we say, "Learn it, Live it!". Coaches: Be sure to register to receive more information.

Welcome to LifeSmarts! Here you’ll learn about consumer issues that impact your everyday life – everything from managing your finances, making smart consumer choices, understanding emerging technology, preparing for the workforce, staying healthy and safe, and helping the environment – all with the goal of putting you in charge and making your future LifeSmart!
Coaches are invited to register and create teams, and students may register and compete online. Coaches have access to many free lesson plans and other educational resources to help make this a great classroom activity. Click on the Resources tab to view them. New(er) to LifeSmarts? Be sure to download the Coach's Guide.

Students, we hope that you’ll check out the resources you find here, test your knowledge with practice quizzes, use TeamSmarts and LifeSmarts U, and compete online. Contact the LifeSmarts staff with any questions.

VARSITY DETAILS (Grades 9-12): Varsity Teams are made up of students in grades 9-12. All students are eligible to compete in LifeSmarts Varsity competitions including those in our partner organizations (FBLA, FCCLA, 4-H, SkillsUSA, etc.). The State champion Varsity team earns the opportunity to compete in the National LifeSmarts Championship, April 27-30, 2023.

Teams study as much as possible then complete the final online competition quizzes between October 31, 2022 - January 27, 2023. Qualifying teams will be invited to complete in the State LifeSmarts Championship scheduled for February 10, 2023 to determine the State Varsity Champion.
VARSITY DATES:
Varsity competition opens: October 31, 2022
Varsity closes: January 27, 2023
State in-person Championship for qualifying teams: February 10, 2023
National LifeSmarts Championship: April 27 – 30, 2023, Cincinnati, Ohio

Top scoring teams in our state will be recognized!
Steps for Coaches
Step 1: Coaches should register as a coach ASAP so that we can communicate next steps with you.
Step 2: Students register and take the pre-test as soon as possible (20 multiple-choice questions) - required before you can access step 5.
Step 3: Coaches create teams and add the students to the appropriate team (Teams are 4-5 students and you must select a team captain)
Step 4: Study, study, study using practice quizzes, the resources section and any other resources you have accessible. Monthly TeamSmarts competitions are also a great option.
Step 5: Opening October 31st: Students must take the five individual topic quizzes (20 multiple-choice questions each topic) - required before you can access step 6.
Step 6: Students must complete the final Capstone quiz (20 multiple-choice questions) prior to January 27, 2023.
Good luck! Please contact me with any questions!
Additional information is also available here: https://lifesmarts.org/coaches/new-coaches/