Current 8th graders are invited to experience a day in the halls and classrooms of St. James Academy. The shadow visit is an essential tool for helping students choose St. James Academy. Once they experience the hospitality and camaraderie of our community, students immediately feel at home on the St. James Academy campus.

Please schedule your visit in advance by contacting the Office of Student Recruitment at (913)254-4228. The administration may find it necessary to limit the number of shadow visitors so some dates will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Your understanding is appreciated.

It is recommended that students choose a day when their school is not in session.

Visiting students should wear dress pants, slacks or skirt and an appropriate shirt (please no jeans or t-shirts). Shadow guests usually arrive at 7:45 a.m. (unless it's an All-School Mass Day) and are dismissed at 3:00 p.m. unless instructed otherwise. Lunch is provided during their visit.

A parent or responsible adult should escort the student visitor to the Administrative Office for check-in. The day begins by attending Mass with the Student Ambassador. Parents are welcome to stay for daily Mass, if your schedule allows. A Student Ambassador escorts the visitor through their daily schedule. Ambassadors may be Freshmen or Sophomores.

In 2011-12, visitors have the choice of "A" Day schedules which offer four class periods or "B" Day schedules which include three class periods and the 50 minutes House Time. Occasionally there will be special schedules when All School Mass is offered. Consider the following dates for a visit:

A days: 1/27, 2/2, 2/10, 3/5, 4/30.

B days: 1/9, 1/30, 2/1, 2/27, 3/26, 4/2, 4/27.

All School Mass day: January 31, celebrating Catholic Schools Week.

Other dates may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

For additional information about shadow visits, contact Terri O’Neill. For questions regarding any of the enrollment process, contact Karen Maginn.