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Chaminade College Preparatory School, an independent, Catholic Day and Resident school, sponsored by the Marianist Province of the United States, is dedicated to developing the inherent spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and physical potential of young men in Sixth through Twelfth Grade so they are prepared for success in college and life and ultimately become the men the world needs them to be.
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SHADOW VISIT

Shadow Visits are an important way for a young man to experience Chaminade. Prospective students are paired with Chaminade students to visit their classes, tour the campus, and have lunch with our students.

 

Students in 8th grade (looking for 9th) who would like to shadow in September should click HERE. (Middle School visits begin October) 

 

Students in 5th - 8th grade (looking for fall admittance) who would like to shadow AFTER September should click HERE.

 

Students interested in our Boarding Program are welcome to visit at anytime of the year. Please reach out to our Director of Boarding Admissions, Mark Baczynski at [email protected] or +1.314.692.6645 to schedule your visit.

 

 A Parent Tour is offered at the beginning of your son's visit. Tours take about an hour.

 

Questions about Shadow Visits should be directed to Admissions Associate, Zach Pogue at (314) 692-6640 or [email protected] .

 

Frequently Asked Questions About our Shadow Visits!

You should plan to arrive at 9AM. You will complete your Shadow Visit around 1PM.
You may park along the left side of the circle drive or in any visitor parking space directly across from Chaminade Hall. Signs will be posted to help. Enter the door on the south side of Chaminade Hall near the red McBride Alumni Hall sign.
You will meet with a member of the Admissions team. You will also meet your ambassador for the day and several current students, teachers and administrators while on campus. Following the Parent Tour, there will be an opportunity to ask questions of the Admissions Team.
You should wear a collared shirt, khaki pants or shorts, and athletic shoes. If you attend a school with a dress code/uniform, please feel free to wear that attire.
Enjoy lunch on us in our cafeteria, Cafe Moe.
Prospective students get to spend time with Chaminade students and to hear directly from them about our school. You can see first-hand how the classes are conducted and meet some of your future teachers.
Shadow Visits will be available for 8th graders looking at 9th grade beginning after Labor Day. Students interested in Middle School may visit beginning in October.
Yes, and we encourage parents to do this. Once students are paired with their Student Ambassadors, parents can tour our campus beginning at 9AM. If you cannot make the morning tour, we can arrange another time. Please contact Zach Pogue at [email protected] (314) 692-6640 to schedule. The tour usually lasts about 60 minutes, followed by a chance to ask questions of our Admissions Team.
 

Students interested in the Boarding Program may visit anytime throughout the year.