Important Orientation Activities for New Students and Families

(Attendance is required at the events highlighted in red)

• iPad Handout, Configuration and Training: August 7, 8, 9, 10 from 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. in Information Commons
• Last names A – D:  August 7
• Last names E – J:    August 8
• Last names K – P:   August 9
• Last names R – Z:   August 10
• Students should either pack a lunch or bring money to buy lunch in the Great Hall

• New Student Convocation:  August 11, 10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. in Harper Great Hall
• At this event, the Administration formally welcomes new students and their parents to the Brophy community.  This is a required event for all new students and at least one parent. Students should wear dress shirt and tie.

• Freshman Orientation: August 13, 7:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
• More information about orientation is available in this mailing.  Students should report to the Robson Gym and should bring money for books and supplies as suggested later in this mailing.

• New Parent Coffee: August 13, 7:30 A.M. – Harper Great Hall
• This event isn’t mandatory but is an opportunity to meet new parents after dropping off your son for his first day of high school.

• Get Acquainted Parties for New Parents: August 7-23
• These gatherings of new parents occur in neighborhoods throughout the valley during the first few weeks of school and are opportunities to meet and hear from members of Brophy’s leadership team and meet new Brophy parents in your neighborhood.   Attendance is not required but is recommended.

• Big Brothers – Freshmen Water Day: August 17, 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. 

• This event occurs at the Brophy Swim Campus but students will be transported via bus to and from the swim campus.  Students should be picked up at Brophy, not the Swim Club.

• Freshman Retreat: August 18-19
• The Retreat begins with check-in at 8:45 A.M. on Saturday and concludes with the Family Mass on Sunday morning. All Freshmen are required to participate in the entire Retreat.  More details about the retreat are provided later in this packet.

• Athletic Night: August 20, 6:30 – 8:30 P.M.  Robson Gymnasium
• This event is mandatory for all students and one parent if the student plans to play any sport during the coming year

• Back to School Night: August 21
• This event is for parents only.  At least one parent is expected to attend.
• 6:00 – 7:00 P.M.: Presentation to New Parents: Robson Gymnasium
• 7:00 – 9:00 P.M.: Parents rotate through their sons’ schedule to meet each of his teachers.

• Frosh Mixer: August 24, 7:00 – 9:00 P.M.
• This informal dance is for Brophy and Xavier freshmen only.