Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.

1. Where can I get more information about the Marketing Education Program at THS?
2. What is DECA all about?
3. Do other high schools in this area have DECA programs also?
4. What is the DECA Initiation and Installation Ceremony about?

Where can I get more information about the Marketing Education Program at THS?

The Program is a "Chapter 74 Approved" Vocational program.  Most students 
enroll in the program for 2 full years.  It's like a "Shop" program at 
Bristol/Plymouth.  Please go to www.tigerdeca.org and look for the links 
that explain how the program operations.

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What is DECA all about?

The Massachusetts Department of Education and the U.S. Congress 
recognize "Vocational Student Organizations".  They are "Co-Curriculur" in 
that the activities available to students will reinforce the curriculum 
material taught in the classroom.

Again, feel free to go to either of these web sites: www.tigerdeca.org  or 
www.deca.org to find out more about this dynamic program.

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Do other high schools in this area have DECA programs also?

Yes, and the number of schools involved is growing.  Over 55 schools in 
Massachusetts have DECA programs.  
  Middleboro HS, Norton HS, Dighton Rehobeth HS, Apponoquet HS, Somerset HS, 
Dartmouth HS, Wareham HS, Brockton HS, Southeastern Regional, Stoughton HS, 
and the list goes on.

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What is the DECA Initiation and Installation Ceremony about?

Usually in late October or early November (probably after the City Elections 
this year) we will have a special evening in the School Auditorium.  Our 
students will be introduced and seated on the stage.  They will tell family, 
friends, teachers, city officials, and special guests what DECA is all 
about.  They will be "Sworn-in" as Members and our DECA Chapter Officers 
will be sworn in also by MASS-DECA State Officers.
   Our Headmaster Mr. Mattos will lead them in a very moving Candle ceremony.
We are working on a guest speaker for this year.  In past years. we've had 
the Senator's John Parker, Marc Pacheco, Ted Aleixo, and Mayor's Bob Nunes, 
Ted Strojney, Dick Johnson, and some special guests like former Boston Mayor 
Ray Flynn, and Cardinal Sean O'Malley (when he was Bishop of Fall River).
  Your ideas for guest speakers are certainly welcome.

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