Q: What is the Shadow Program?
A: The Shadow Program is an opportunity for prospective students to get a hands-on feel for Mater Dei life. Your student will spend a day with a Mater Dei student host, attending classes and lunch as well as a campus tour.
Q: Who will host the visiting student for the day?
A: If your student knows a current Mater Dei student, in good standing, you may request to shadow him/her. Otherwise, your student will be paired with a Mater Dei student based on the interests you provide on the shadow form (i.e. activities, subjects, sports, etc.) OR with a member of our Associated Student Body (ASB). Sibling shadows are also permitted.
Q: Does a student have to be accepted to Mater Dei before they participate in this program?
A: Acceptance is not required; however the program is reserved for prospective 7th grade, 8th grade, and transfer students interested in transferring from another school to Mater Dei.
Q: What should visiting students wear when they Shadow?
A: The dress code for shadow students is very similar to that of the Mater Dei students. Please see below:
Girls – Appropriate Dress Guidelines
- Skirt (no shorter than 3" above the knee)
- Blouse/nice shirt
- Dress pants or jeans in good condition
- Current school uniform (if you have one)
- Shoes with covered toes and heels (Tennis shoes ok)
Girls – RESTRICTIONS
- No low or revealing necklines
- No bare midriffs
- No T-shirts
- No visible tattoos
- No sandals, flip-flops, open toed or backless shoes, slippers
Boys – Appropriate Dress Guidelines
- Dress pants/shorts (i.e.khakis, Dockers) or jeans in good condition
- Collared shirt – polo or button down
- Current school uniform (if you have one)
- Shoes with covered toes and heels (Tennis shoes ok)
Boys – RESTRICTIONS
- No T-shirts (must wear a collared shirt)
- No excessively baggy attire
- No facial hair or piercings of any kind (including earrings)
- No sandals, flip-flops, open toed or backless shoes, slippers
**ALL STUDENTS MUST DRESS WITHIN THE GUIDELINES OF CHRISTIAN DECENCY**
Q: How long is a typical Shadow Day?
A: Shadow students will arrive at 8:30 am and dismissal is typically at 2:10pm or 2:20pm. Your confirmation e-mail will give you the official schedule for your Shadow Day. Students should be dropped off and picked up in the MD Grotto and must be signed in and out upon arrival and dismissal.
Q: Do visiting students need to pack a lunch?
A: Your student is welcome to bring his or her own sack lunch, or you may purchase lunch here on campus. $5 is typically enough to purchase lunch.
Q: Who do I contact if I have more questions?
A: Please contact the Admissions Office at
[email protected] or (714) 754-1175 with any additional questions.
