Info Guide2012-13 - St. Scholastica Academy

St. Scholastica Academy Shadow Program
Q: What is the Shadow Program
A: “Shadowing” is a program designed to give your daughter a feel for SSA life. Students participating in this
program attend classes and eat lunch with a SSA student host. SSA encourages students to choose a day
when their grade schools/junior high schools are not in session. The number of visitors may be limited on any
given day to ensure the best possible experience for the visitor.
Q: Must students know a SSA student to participate
A: It is not necessary that your daughter know anyone at SSA in order to shadow. She will be paired with a
SSA student with similar interests (i.e. grade level or grade she is entering at SSA).
Q: Must students be accepted to SSA before they participate in this program
A: Acceptance is not required; however, the program is reserved for prospective 8th grade students or high
school students interested in transferring from another school to SSA.
Q: How do I sign up for a shadow day
A: Please contact Elaine Simmons, Director of Admissions, at 985-892-2540, ext. 132 or email
esimmons@ssacad.com, between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, to schedule a shadow. A
parent or guardian must speak with the Director of Admissions to set up the shadow day.
Q: How long is a typical school day and are visiting students required to stay the
entire day
A: Generally, classes begin at 7:55 a.m. and conclude at 3:15 p.m. We suggest that the student shadow for the
entire day, but arrangements can be made if she is only able to come for part of the day. Please arrive in the
Front Office by 7:45 a.m. to sign in. The student will receive a Visitor’s name tag and meet the student host.
Student should bring a book to read and/or a notebook to write in during classes. At the end of the day, the
student will return to the front office at 3:00 p.m. and turn in an evaluation form. At that time, she must be
checked out at the Front Office by a parent/guardian.
Q: Do visiting students need to pack a lunch
A: The student may pack a lunch or try our food service program, which is free of charge. If the student
wishes to get a snack during Break, bring $1-$2. Please note: No gum chewing is permitted. No food or
candy is allowed in the classrooms. Clear bottles of water are acceptable.
Q: What should visiting students wear when they shadow
A: The dress code for shadow students is very similar to that of the SSA students:
Girls – Acceptable Dress
· School uniform
· Skirt (not too short or tight)
· Blouse or collared polo shirt
· Dress
· Dress pants
· Shoes with covered toes and heels
· Tennis shoes
St. Scholastica Academy -12- Information Guide