Back-to-School Information
Mark Your Calendar: School Starts August 7
A Special Welcome to the Class of 2029!
Information for Freshmen
Watch the above video for an in-depth introduction on the important information, dates and terminology you'll want to know as a member of the Class of 2029.
Class of 2029, please mark your calendar for these campus events known as The Freshman Experience. They will provide an important introduction to school life and what it means to be Jesuit educated. Brophy Big Brothers will join faculty and administrators in leading these activities.
Freshman Orientation: Aug. 6 — Freshmen are expected to be in the mall by 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 6, where they will be greeted by their Big Brothers who, along with their advisor, will shepherd them through rotations acclimating them to life on campus. They will end with a personal tour of their class schedule and be dismissed by noon. They will also receive their Macbooks and Brophy ties as part of their orientation. Please bring a backpack and a water bottle.
Freshmen/Big Brother Back-to-School Bash: Aug. 8 — What does the biggest inflatable water slide in the state have to do with the first day of school? Find out at the Back to School Bash for freshmen and their Big Brothers, taking place after school on Friday, Aug. 8.
New Student Convocation: Aug. 9 — All new students and their families will celebrate together in Harper Great Hall on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 10-11:30 a.m. This is our first formal gathering with the Men of ’29, our transfer students and our new sixth-grade Loyola Academy Scholars. Parents and students are expected to be in attendance as we formally welcome all of our new students and pray for God’s blessing as they begin their Brophy journey.
Students should be in Mass dress — blue or white dress shirt, khaki or dark-colored dress slacks, brown or black belt, brown or black dress shoes and socks, and a Brophy tie. The Varsity Shop will be open after Convocation for families to make purchases for the coming school year.
Back-to-School Night: Aug. 13 — Join us on campus for a parents-only event. You'll have the opportunity to meet each of your son's teachers by following his schedule. The evening will conclude with a brief meeting with his Freshman Advisor.
Frosh Mixer: Aug. 15 — This annual on-campus event hosted by Brophy Student Council for incoming Brophy and Xavier freshmen will be held on Friday, Aug. 15 from 7-9 p.m. More information, including the dress code, will be announced at a later date.
Freshman Retreat: Sept. 20-21 — The Freshman Retreat begins at 10 a.m. and concludes at noon on Sunday. All freshmen are required to participate in the retreat. More details will be provided by the Office of Faith and Justice once school begins.
Freshman Advisory
Brophy’s Freshman Advisory Program is designed to foster a successful transition for each freshman in all aspects of Brophy life: academic, co-curricular, social and spiritual. Each advisor will be charged with a small group of freshmen for whom his/her primary responsibility is cura personalis. This Latin phrase literally translates to “care of the person” and is a hallmark of Jesuit education.
Freshman will be notified of their advisor assignment in early August and will meet their advisor at orientation on Wednesday, Aug. 6. Find more information here.
Freshman will be notified of their advisor assignment in early August and will meet their advisor at orientation on Wednesday, Aug. 6. Find more information here.
Information for All Students
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> 2025-2026 Student-Parent Handbook
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> Back-to-School Communications
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> Carpool Information
For parents interested in setting up a carpool for the school year, we have a system through the student directory on myBrophy that can help. Follow this link for instructions on accessing that information » -
> Daily Class Schedule
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> Dean's Office
You can find information on reporting illness and/or absence during the school year, as well as a number of important links, by visiting the Dean's Office webpage. -
> From the Office of Faith and Justice
We invite students to jump right into the transformational Jesuit educational experience by signing up for retreats, immersions, sacramental life and more! If you have any questions about the Office of Faith and Justice, please contact assistant principal for ministry and OFJ director, Mr. Drew Rau '02.
Freshman Retreat — Attendance Required
The annual Freshman Retreat for the Brophy Class of 2029 is scheduled for the weekend of Sept. 20-21, beginning Saturday morning at 10 a.m. and ending on Sunday at noon, with all freshmen spending the night on campus. This is required for ALL incoming Brophy freshmen. Parents will receive additional information in the coming weeks.
Kairos and Magis Retreats
The sign-up link for the year's first OFJ retreats will be shared during the first week of August.
The first Magis retreat will take place Aug. 18-20. The first Kairos (Kairos 232) will take place Aug. 26-29.
Summer Ignatian Encounter (Juniors)
All students enrolled in Summer Ignatian Encounter must have completed and verified on MobileServe at least 40 volunteer hours by Aug. 6. In addition, the assignment details for the final written reflection will be sent to these students on Aug. 1, and will be due by Aug. 6. If you have questions, contact Mr. Rau at drau@brophyprep.org.
Summer Sophomore Service Project (CMP) Reminder
Students who are completing their Sophomore Service Project over the summer through a Community Mentoring Project must have completed and verified on MobileServe at least 40 volunteer hours by Aug. 6. In addition, the assignment details for the final written reflection will be sent to these students on Aug. 1, and will be due by Aug. 6. If you have questions, contact Mr. Rau at drau@brophyprep.org.
2025-26 Immersions
The OFJ will roll out its immersion experience offerings to students in September. Be on the lookout for information on how to sign up when these opportunities are publicized to the Brophy community.
Be Extraordinary! ...Ministers of Communion: Student Training
Students who would like to serve the Brophy community as extraordinary ministers of communion during school Masses should plan to attend a training session on Monday, August 25 at 2:45 p.m. or Tuesday, September 2 at 2:45 p.m. in Brophy Chapel. Sophomores, juniors and seniors who have received Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion are eligible to participate in this ministry. To sign up for this ministry training, contact. Fr. Del Toro, S.J. at jpdeltoro@brophyprep.org.
Serving on the Altar
Are you an altar server at your Catholic parish? Would you like to share this ministry at Brophy's all-school Masses? To sign up for the altar server ministry rotation, contact Fr. Del Toro, S.J. at jpdeltoro@brophyprep.org.
Mass of the Holy Spirit 2025
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>Mass Dress
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> Orientation: Wednesday Aug. 6
Wednesday, Aug. 6, is Orientation Day
Orientation is mandatory for all students. Please bring a backpack and water bottle.
Class of 2029 — Welcome to Brophy!
Freshmen are expected to be in the mall by 8:00 a.m. where they will be greeted by their Big Brothers who, along with their advisor, will shepherd them through rotations acclimating them to life on campus. They will end with a personal tour of their class schedule and be dismissed by noon. They will also receive their MacBooks and Brophy ties as part of their orientation. Please see the technology section of this webpage for more information on picking up MacBooks.
Class of 2026 — 12-1 p.m.
All seniors need to be in their Team Rooms by noon for Orientation Day. Students will meet with their counselors to review their schedules and discuss important planning for the year. (The counselors will be set up in the Virginia G. Piper Center for Math and Science.) From there, counselors will dismiss students to the Dutch to have ID photos taken. Students must be in the proper dress code for Orientation Day. If students arrive out of dress code, they will be sent home and will have to make up the day’s activities at another time.
Class of 2027 — 1-2 p.m.
All juniors need to be in their Team Rooms by 1 p.m. for Orientation Day. Students will meet with their counselors to review their schedules and discuss important planning for the year. (The counselors will be set up in the Virginia G. Piper Center for Math and Science.) From there, counselors will dismiss students to the Dutch to have their ID photos taken. Students must be in the proper dress code for Orientation Day. If students arrive out of dress code, they will be sent home and will have to make up the day’s activities at another time.
Class of 2028 — 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
All sophomores need to be in their Team Rooms by 11 a.m. for their Orientation Day. Students will meet with their counselors to review their schedules and discuss important planning for the year. (The counselors will be set up in the Virginia G. Piper Center for Math and Science.) From there, counselors will dismiss students to the Dutch to have their ID photos taken. Students must be in the proper dress code for Orientation Day. If students arrive out of dress code, they will be sent home and will have to make up the day’s activities at another time. -
> Purchasing Lunch on Campus
In addition to a la carte offerings, the Corral offers a student lunch buffet for $8.00 (which includes an entree and fountain beverage drink). A breakfast buffet will be available in the Corral, beginning at 7 a.m. daily.The Corral accepts student ID scans for a preloaded declining balances, cash, Apple Pay or credit/debit cards after selecting their items for purchase. To use a student ID/declining balance, go to MyKidsSpending to set up an account to preload funds for your son.
Please note the following:
In our zero-waste effort, all disposable utensils, plates, and cups in the Corral are fully compostable. Reusable bottles are encouraged; however, if filled using Corral’s fountain machine, the contents will be subject to payment based on volume. -
> School Photos/Senior Pictures
School Pictures – All Students- All students will have their photo taken during Orientation on Wednesday, Aug. 6. Parents can order a photo package from Signature Images online at www.signatureimagesaz.com one week AFTER photos are taken using their unique access code provided in your email and or with a sheet provided on picture day.
- Please note that Signature Images does not do pre-orders before picture day. One week after Orientation/picture day, parents will receive an email with the photos to view and order. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Sandra Dennard in the Student Activities Office.
- Brophy has contracted with Signature Images for senior photos. (Senior photos are in addition to the school ID photos taken at orientation.) We highly encourage families to schedule a photo shoot in the Signature Images Studio during the summer to get the best quality photos by visiting Signature Images Website. Otherwise, Signature Images will be on campus for those who were not able to make it to their studio on Wednesday, October 8 and Thursday, October 9. On-campus sessions are for the Yearbook/Composite photo only, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. At that time, Seniors will be able to come in before or after school or during a flex period only, no appointments will be scheduled. Seniors cannot miss class to have their photos taken. All seniors must have their photo taken with Signature Images so that they are included in the Yearbook and Senior Composite. You should have received information in the mail regarding Signature Images, their sessions, and our dress code. If you did not receive anything, please reach out to Ms. Sandra Dennard in the Student Activities Office.
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> Student Activities Office: Mark Your Calendar!
The Student Activities Office and Student Council have planned a number of activities to welcome students back to school. Please make sure you have these dates on your calendar:- Wednesday, Aug. 6 – Orientation for all students
- Thursday, Aug. 7 – First day of classes
- Friday, Aug. 8 – Welcome-Back Bash: After school and on campus, this event is mandatory for freshmen and Big Brothers
- Saturday, Aug. 9 – Back-to-School Boutique – Calling all moms: please join us for a moms-only party to kick off the school year for your first chance to shop all the new gear in the Varsity Shop. Join us at the Varsity Shop and SAC from 6-8 p.m. to meet other moms as we gather for food, drinks and shopping. RSVP here.
- Wednesday, Aug. 13 – Back-to-School Night, 6-9 p.m. (parents only)
- Friday, Aug. 15 – The 2029 Frosh Mixer: The annual Brophy Student Council event for incoming Brophy and Xavier ninth-graders will take place from 7-9 p.m. on Brophy’s campus. Dress code information to come...
- Tuesday, Aug. 19 – Club Expo during community period
- Friday, Sept. 6 – Brophy vs. Regis Jesuit: The first home football game with a student tailgate at 5:00 p.m. on campus before we walk over to Central High School.
- Friday, Sept. 6 – Back-to-School Dance: The annual first dance of the year for Brophy and Xavier students will take place after the football game from 9-11 p.m. on Brophy’s campus. Dress code information to come…
- Tuesday, Aug. 26 – Senior and Senior Parent Night, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
- Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to Sept. 21 ending at noon – The Freshman Retreat: Information about the retreat will be sent to students and families from the Office of Faith and Justice.
And that just gets us through the first few weeks of school…
Want to follow the Activities and Athletics Calendars?
The Activities and Athletics Calendars are a reflection of life at Brophy. On any given day there is a multitude of events that occur from early morning through late evening that involve our students, faculty, staff and parents. The details of many of those events are subject to change. The Activities and Athletics Calendars are available online and will be updated as we are made aware of changes. The calendars are available through the Brophy website and, using an iCal file, will be accessible from virtually any mobile device, laptop or computer. At this link you will find a guide for your use in subscribing to the Brophy online calendars from your particular online calendar, whether you use Microsoft Outlook, Mac Calendar or Google Calendar. You should be able to print the calendar from these platforms as well; however, we recommend that you do not attempt to print anything more than a weekly version.
Lastly, here's the 2025-26 Important Dates Calendar
You can find this list on myBrophy, the website or click here. Remember, trips/family vacations must be scheduled around school holidays and breaks. -
> Student Parking Permits
2025-26 Student Parking PermitsAny Brophy junior or senior interested in obtaining a parking permit to park on campus must organize his carpool prior to submitting an application. Sophomores who are interested in obtaining a parking permit may apply for a POP lot sticker (post office parking lot on Highland, east of Seventh Street). Completed applications will be reviewed by the Dean’s Office. Permits will be distributed during orientation in August.
Submission of a completed application does not guarantee that a student will receive a permit. Go to myBrophy > Resource Board > Dean’s Office > Student Parking Permits 2025-26, or click here to complete the form online and pay for your parking permit now. If you prefer to mail in your application, please print this form and mail to the Brophy Business Office at the address on the bottom of the form. -
> Technology Resources/Textbook Information
For All Parents and Students:
Textbooks and Digital Resources for the 2025-26 School Year
Most student textbooks and resources will be available for download on students’ MacBook Airs at no additional cost when the 2025-26 school year begins; however, for some classes, students will need to purchase a paper textbook through an online retailer. The complete list of textbooks and resources for next year is located here, and is also and is also accessible through myBrophy by going to the Student Portal or Parent Portal. The list was finalized on June 27, the last day of summer school. This gives students and parents several weeks to acquire any required texts. (There are online links to where purchases can be made for any required hard-copy books/textbooks.)The myBrophy software is getting an upgrade this July and will be temporarily unavailable. The updated myBrophy system and schedules will be finalized in mid-July. Parents and students will receive an email when myBrophy and next year's schedules are ready.
Email Mr. Blair Cook at bcook@brophyprep.org with any textbook questions.Note: No books should be purchased unless the course for which it is required is actually on the student’s schedule. If the course is an elective and the student is contemplating a schedule change, please do not purchase the book until his schedule is considered final. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that he has the proper texts and resources for each course he takes.
Caring for MacBook Airs
Please talk to your son this summer about how he cares for his computer, encourage good practices and correct any poor habits before they lead to problems. Click here for tips and warranty information.Technology Resources Website for Parents
Parents have an online resource for information and tips about technology, screen time and parenting in a digital age. There is a wealth of research, best practices and suggestions available, and many of those resources have been gathered on this site. We encourage parents to explore what is available and talk to their sons this summer about technology use.For Freshman Parents and Students
Important: Class of 2029 MacBook Air Pickup and Technology Training
All students from the class of 2029 will pick up their MacBook Air computers and other technology items during Freshman Orientation on Wednesday, Aug. 6. Students will then complete required online training through Canvas, our learning management system. Our technology staff will be working this summer to do the initial setup on each computer so students will pick up a MacBook Air that is pre-assigned to them and largely ready to use.Students and parents will receive an email from Mr. Mica Mulloy in early August with more information about their computer, account access and training; the email will include a barcode for pickup. Please watch for that email and make sure your son has either an electronic or printed copy of it with him at Freshman Orientation. He will use that barcode to receive his computer. -
> Tuition and Fees Payment Information
Follow this link to the 2025-26 Tuition and Fee Payment Schedule »
Follow this link to visit the Tuition and Financial Aid webpage »
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>Summer School Grades and Class Schedules
As you may have already read, Brophy is changing its School Information System (SIS) once summer school ends on June 27. Families will not have access to myBrophy for at least the first half of July as we move from Blackbaud to Veracross as our SIS. Once that migration has taken place, we will let students know how to check their final schedules in the new SIS, which will still be called myBrophy but with a slightly different interface, in late July/beginning of August before the school year resumes.
Students who attended summer school should be able to view their final grades in Canvas after July 6, and those grades will be imported into Veracross in July as part of that migration.Students were invited via email by the Scheduling Office to view their 2025-26 schedules in myBrophy during the first half of June, and to alert the Scheduling Office if there were mistakes in their schedule so that they could be immediately addressed before the SIS migration. As the SIS migration of student schedules has now begun, we are unable to make any schedule changes at this time.When students are alerted in mid/late July via email that they can view their schedules in the new myBrophy interface, there will be a Google Form they can complete if they want to request a schedule change. Please note that these will be the operating protocols for 2025-26 schedule changes:- If there is a mistake in a student’s schedule–e.g., he is missing a graduation requirement, he doesn’t have enough classes on his schedule, or he is scheduled for a class he already took–then we will adjust that student’s schedule to correct the mistake.
- A student may request an elective course change, but those changes will only be made if they are practical and feasible given class sizes and the master schedule, and if they do not require multiple classes being changed. Preference will be given to seniors for elective change requests. There is no guarantee that we will be able to change elective courses, however. Finally, no elective changes will take place after classes begin on August 7.
- A student may request to drop an elective course for a Flex/Free period provided he doesn’t need the credit and still carries the minimum number of classes in the semester (6 for 9th-11th graders, and 5 for 12th graders).
- Students may not request to drop from an Honors or AP course which they requested during their spring meetings with Frosh Advisors/College Counselors and for which they have been approved before 2025-26 classes begin. The master schedule was created, and class sizes determined, based on those requests. Should a student experience demonstrable struggle in an Honors or AP class in the first week of fall classes, he may inquire with his Frosh Advisor/College Counselor about dropping to a regular section of the course, but schedule changes will only be made if they are practical and feasible given class sizes and the master schedule, and if they do not require multiple classes being changed.
Students should pay attention to their emails in mid-to-late July for updated scheduling information.
Information on Athletics
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> Information on Fall Sports (AIA)
Cross Country – Coach Oscar Borboa- Optional summer training has already begun, but students can join at any time. The first day of mandatory practices for the fall season is Monday, August 4. To be added to the communication list or if you have any questions, please contact Head Coach Oscar Borboa. Cross Country is a no-cut team, and practices are held in the morning before school.
Football – Coach Jason Jewell- The weight room is open July 14-30, Monday-Thursday (8-9 a.m. run and 9-10:30 a.m. lift)
- The varsity and junior varsity equipment handout is set for Thursday, July 31 at 8/9 a.m.
- Manresa Retreat (varsity only) is scheduled for Aug. 1-3.
- The first day of practice is Aug. 4. All practices are considered mandatory.
- We will practice on Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Fall Break, and Thanksgiving (when we make the playoffs). Please plan accordingly.
Freshman Football – Coach Scott Heideman- Saturday, Aug. 2 – Conditioning test at 6 a.m. and equipment handout at 7 a.m. The first day of the official fall camp is Monday, Aug. 4 at 5:50 a.m.
- Please wear a plain white or Brophy white T-shirt with your first and last name on the front and back, accompanied by cleats and black, red or gray shorts. You will ideally need at least a 64-oz refillable water bottle as well.
- We will practice on Labor Day and during Fall Break. Please plan accordingly.
Golf – Coach Jon Shores- The first round of tryouts for the Varsity golf team is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 11, at Encanto Golf Course, with times beginning at approximately 3:30 pm. There will be a brief meeting at 3:15 p.m. on the driving range the day before the first day of tryouts. Tryouts will continue on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at Phoenix Country Club. All four rounds of tryouts will consist of 9 holes. Tryouts are open to all students.
- NO SPECTATORS ALLOWED AT TRYOUTS.
- If you plan on trying out for the 2025 team, you must fill out this Google Form no later than Friday, Aug. 8. The form will go live in late July. YOU MUST USE YOUR BROPHY EMAIL ADDRESS TO ACCESS THE FORM. Coach Shores will email students with their tee times for Aug. 11. A cut will be made after the first, second and fourth rounds — more details will be emailed after the signup period. All students who plan to participate in the tryouts must have their physical and emergency forms on file with Mrs. Wade, Brophy’s Athletic Trainer, before they are allowed to compete.
Swim and Dive – Coach Patrick O’Neil (Dive Coach Blake Glanzer)- Tryouts are scheduled for Aug. 11, 12 and 13, from 2:45 to 4:45 p.m.
- Students must attend all three days of tryouts.
- Practice begins on Aug. 14 and will take place Monday-Friday (A: 2:30-4:30 p.m., B: 1:15-3:15 p.m.), as well as on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to noon.
Freshman Tennis – Coach Bill Woods- Monday, Aug. 18 – Monday-Thursday after school at Brophy from 2:30 to 3:15. Monday, Aug. 25 at Phoenix Tennis Center until 5 p.m.
- There will be a bus to take players to practice every day. Parents will pick up players at the Phoenix Tennis Center at 5:15 p.m. when practice concludes.
- Please sign up at this link.
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> Information on Fall Sports (Club)
Archery – Coach Jason Svedin- Archery tryouts (no experience needed) will be held in September. The exact dates will be shared once school begins.
- Tryouts consist of introducing prospective archers to the sport, to members of our team, and to the coaching staff. Each participant will receive an introduction to archery, safety rules, the season, and what to expect. Current team members will review range rules and demonstrate how to shoot a bow safely, providing instructions on the basics of the form sequence. Each prospect will then have an opportunity to shoot the bow at our range in the basement of Loyola Hall. This is an opportunity to try out archery and see if you're interested in committing to the sport and the team. It will also be a time for the coaches to gauge your interest and get to know you. We look forward to meeting you.
- For any students interested in joining Brophy Archery this fall, please review the frequently asked questions (FAQs).
Mountain Biking – Coach Cooper Davis- Join the Brophy/Xavier mountain bike team as we embark upon our 13th season. All ability levels are welcome, and bikes are available for loan and purchase.
- The Summer Night Ride series is underway. Contact RPerrott@brophyprep.org for more information and to reserve a loaner bike. The next ride is at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 28 at McDowell Mountain Park.
- Official group placement tryouts (no cut) at Papago Park on Saturday, Aug. 16 at 7 a.m.
Rowing – Coach Pete Cannia- Brophy Rowing is conducting “Learn-to-Row,” every Saturday at Tempe Town Lake (June 28 and July 5, 12, 19 and 26.) Classes start at 7 a.m. and end at 9:30 a.m. Everyone who is interested in learning to row and possibly joining the Brophy crew in the fall is highly encouraged to attend. The class can be repeated as many times as they want. The cost is $30 a session. Spaces are limited.
- The first day of practice is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 11 from 3-5 p.m. We will meet in the Loyola Hall basement.
- The parent meeting will take place on Monday, Aug. 18 at 4 p.m at Brophy. The exact meeting location will be announced soon. Attendance is required for all families.
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> The Varsity Shop
IMPORTANT: All team uniforms, spirit wear and ALL Brophy-branded apparel and merchandise must be designed following Brophy style guidelines and ordered through the Varsity Shop.
The Varsity Shop will reopen for the school year on Aug. 6, and it will also be open for the New Student Convocation on Saturday, Aug. 9, in addition to its regular school hours listed below.
Varsity Shop hours (during the school year):
Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
For online shopping follow this link »
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> AIA Brainbook Certifications
AIA Brainbook Concussion and Opioid Certifications
The online certification for the Brainbook concussion and opioid education is required for all freshmen and transfer students prior to participation in practice or competition. The Brainbook online concussion education and opioid courses must be completed by a student-athlete only once. -
> Physical Forms Required
Every student must have a physical examination and must complete and submit physical forms. Forms were due June 1, 2024. If you have questions pertaining to these forms, please contact Ms. Tiffany Kell.
2024-2025 Physical Exam Packet
Physical Exam Packet Upload Instructions-English
Physical Exam Packet Upload Instructions-Spanish
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