Shadow Days

List of 8 frequently asked questions.

• Q How do I schedule a Bronco-for-a-Day shadow day visit?

  Starting in August, you can create an account in our new student information system, Veracross/myBrophy. You are required to fill out a short form providing information about your son — where he goes to school, his interests and contact information. Once you have an account, you will have access to the Application Checklist. Sign ups for admissions events like Shadow Days can be found on the Application Checklist.
  
  Please check with your school for any conflicts with testing, field trips, sporting events or other scheduled events before signing up for a specific shadow day.

• Q With whom will I spend the day when I shadow at Brophy?

  We assign freshman shadow day hosts from our Diplomatic Corps based on interests (e.g. sports, music, activities, etc.) or middle school; or you can request a Brophy freshman you know. (All hosts are freshmen.)

• Q Where do I go when I arrive for my shadow day?

  Please check outside of the Admissions Office (located in the McCain Colonnade next to Eller) when you arrive on campus. 
  
  Parents are not required to sign their son in or out. Your son can come to campus with another Brophy student or with a carpool if you like, but he must check in with the Admissions Office.

• Q How long is a shadow day?

  Please arrive at 7:45 a.m.; your day will end at 2:30 p.m.  You can request an earlier pick-up at 1:00 p.m. if you prefer. There are a limited number of Friday 1/2 day shadow days which end at 12:35 p.m. 
  
  The school day begins at 8 a.m. and your host will walk you back to the Admissions Office to complete a short evaluation at the end of his day. Please confirm with your son when you drop him off if you will meet him in our office or in the parking lot when you pick him up. 
  
  Parents, please park in the south parking lot. Contact the Admissions Office if you would like a campus map.
  

• Q What is Brophy's dress code for a shadow day?

  Wear a collared shirt (polo, button-down, etc.), and slacks or shorts. Any color or pattern is permissible. No denim jeans or gym shorts are allowed. No earphones or hats are allowed. On Fridays, students may wear a Brophy t-shirt. 
  
  Approximately once a month, there is a Mass and Mass dress is required. If shadowing on a Mass day, a student must wear a long-sleeved dress shirt, tie, dress pants, dress shoes and a belt.

• Q What do I bring with me on shadow day?

  Please bring a book to read in case a teacher gives a test during class.
  
  We will provide each shadow day guest a free lunch (up to $8.00).  Food service is provided in The Corral, our cafeteria, where students may purchase pizza, sandwiches, snacks and drinks. Students may choose to pack a lunch or bring additional cash to spend in The Corral.

• Q What is Brophy's policy regarding cell phones?

  Cell phones are allowed on campus; however, our guests must turn off their phones and place them in their backpacks until they have completed their shadow day. They may not be used in class, during lunch, or passing periods unless given permission by our faculty/staff. This will allow our guests to be fully aware of and engaged in their experience.

• Q What if I need to cancel my visit?

  Please call the Admissions Office at 602-264-5291, ext. 6233, as soon as possible and we will help you reschedule. We often have students on a waiting list for a shadow day, so we appreciate as much notice as possible.