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- A Tradition of Excellence
  
  Since 1994, DECATS has been a special place for academically talented students to discover their potential, to make new friends and to be themselves.
  
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  Welcome to DECATS! We’re glad you came. Take a quick tour of the program, our eligibility requirements, cost of attendance and the sign-up process.
  
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  Nominations for eligible students begin December 1 each year and are due by the second Friday of January.
  
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COURSES
- Your Summer, Reimagined
  
  In three short weeks, go on an adventure with challenging and enriching coursework designed to meet the needs of gifted young persons.
  
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  Our program takes place in June each summer at three school locations in north, west and south Houston. Find the campus closest to you.
  
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January 2025

January 18

Returning Scholar Sign-up Opens

February 2025

February 1

Legacy Scholar Early Access Sign-up Opens

February 7

Returning Scholar Sign-up Priority Deadline

February 7

Legacy Scholar Sign-up Priority Deadline

February 8

New Scholar Sign-up Opens

March 2025

March 1 @ 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

All Faculty & Staff Training

Strake Jesuit College Preparatory 8900 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX, United States

April 2025

April 12 @ 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

All Faculty & Staff Training

Strake Jesuit College Preparatory 8900 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX, United States

June 2025

June 3

Campus Setup (Directors, Office Managers, Nurses)

June 4 - June 6

All Faculty & Staff In-Service

June 9 - June 26

DECATS 2025