VISITING DUCHESNE

Please join us for Open House Sunday, Novemeber 23, 2008 from 10:30 am - 2:00 pm

Shadow Days: open to 6th through 8th grade girls

Spend a school day with one or more of our current students, to participate in a classroom discussion, an all-school liturgy or activity, and “hang out” in the snack bar during break time. This event is a great time for you to meet with our faculty, administrators, and students, who will show you all that Duchesne Academy has to offer.

Our primary goal at Duchesne is to offer a superior education to each and every one of our 288 girls. We achieve that goal by providing a challenging learning environment with outstanding faculty and staff. Our classes encourage the sharing of ideas between the teacher and the student, as well as among the students themselves. We celebrate the diversity and backgrounds of all students and faculty. Our student body comes from 35 different zip codes, representing all parts of the metro Omaha area and including surrounding communities. We strongly believe that education in the classroom is greatly improved by your experiences on the playing field, throughout club meetings, during community service projects, and in celebrations of Sacred Heart tradition.

We hope you will consider Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart as you make a decision about the best high school placement for you.

School Contact:  Mrs. Meg Jones, Recruitment Director 558-3800, ext. 1070           

How much advance notice is needed?   Preferably at least one day

Who can set it up?  A parent or student may call; or a DASH student may get a Visitor’s form from the Admissions Office.

Are there half or full day restrictions?  7th and 8th graders may come for a half or full day; it is suggested that 6th graders come for half day only, unless they are with a sibling.  Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays are the ideal days to visit; there are eight single block (40 minutes) classes; Wednesdays and Thursdays are double block days, four classes, 80 minutes each.

Is there a restriction as to who can shadow in regards to grade level?  6th, 7th and 8th grade;  5th grade if it is a sibling or extended family member. Exceptions can be made.

May the “shadowee” have more than one visitor at a time? One or two is preferable; if it are three, then two DASH students will “share” the three visitors.

What is the policy for high school students wanting to visit?  A DASH student must get a Visitor Request Form from the Admissions Office and take it to the Dean of Students for approval.

Dress code? No jeans, shorts or halter tops; on regular school days, khakis or cords are acceptable, with a non-midriff-baring t-shirt, sweater or sweatshirt. Visitors will be advised if it is a full dress uniform day, and to wear an appropriate length dress or skirt.

Lunch costs?  $5-$6 will cover both lunch and break time (snack bar); or student may bring a sack lunch

Restricted dates?  After December 10th and May 10th  (Semester review and testing days); National Testing Day in October; Field Day in May

Drop off & pick up policy:  If visitor is being dropped off and picked up by parent, use the main circle drive entrance on Burt St. Check in with the receptionist. If the visitor comes to school with their shadowee, they need to check in at the Admissions Office.

How are shadows matched up?  A visitor may request a particular DASH student; or if she does not know anyone, she is matched up by academic interests or extra-curricula activities.  A freshman or sophomore shadowee is recommended.

What should the visitor bring or not bring?  A notepad & pen if they want to remember specific points about their visit; a paperback book in case their shadowee has a quiz. No electronic devices are allowed, such as iPods, MP3 players, etc. If a visitor has a cell phone, it must be turned off during the school day.