Visit Duchesne

We invite you to spend a school day with one of our current students to discover Duchesne. Prospective students will live a day in the life of a Duchesne student by participating in classroom discussions, an all-school liturgy or an activity. Shadowing is a great way for you to meet our students, faculty, and administrators. We will show you all that Duchesne Academy has to offer, first-hand.

PLEASE NOTE: PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO 8TH GRADERS IN THE FALL. A LIMITED NUMBER OF VISITORS ARE ALLOWED EACH DAY.

School Contact:

Mrs. Lauren Aliano Mueller A'00
lmueller@duchesneacademy.org 
Admissions Director
402-810-9966

FAQs:

• How much advance notice is needed? Preferably contact us at least two days in advance.
• Who can set it up? A parent or student may call or email the Admissions Director
• What grade levels can shadow? Sixth, seventh, and eighth graders are welcome.
• May the Duchesne student have more than one shadow at a time? A Duchesne student may have two shadows at a time.
• Is there a dress code? Most shadows wear a skirt, dress, or nice pants along with a shirt or sweater. Shadows will be advised if it is a full dress uniform day, and to wear an appropriate length dress or skirt. Please do not wear jeans, shorts, halter or tank tops. 
• What is the cost of lunch? $7.00 will cover the cost of a shadow’s lunch or shadows may bring lunch from home. Shadows may wish to bring extra cash to buy a treat from the snack bar as well! Click here to learn more about our lunch program. 
• What are the restricted dates? Shadow Days are available for the 2023-24 school year on most days when Duchesne is in session, starting on September 5, 2023.  The following days are not available for Shadow Days:  October 11, 2023 (Duchesne Testing Day), December 12 – 18, 2023 (review days / final exam days) May 3, 2024 (Field Day), and after May 7, 2024 (review days / final exams / end of school year).  (Shadow Day availability is subject to change based upon school calendar changes.)
• Drop off and pick up policy:  Shadow Days start at 8:40 a.m., with a drop-off / arrival window of 8:30 a.m. – 8:40 a.m.  Shadow Students arriving via parent / guardian drop off should enter Duchesne through the main school entrance, Portry, through the circular drive at 36^th and Burt Street.  Upon arrival, the Shadow Student will be directed to the Admissions Office where she will be greeted by her Duchesne Host Student.  Shadow Students arriving to Duchesne with their Duchesne Host Student will enter the building through the Student Entrance, also stopping by the Admissions Office at 8:40 a.m. to begin their Shadow Day.  At the end of the day, Shadow Students will exit the building through Portry for parent / guardian pick-up, or the Student Entrance, if leaving with their Duchesne Host Student.
• How are shadows paired with Duchesne students? A shadow may request a particular Duchesne student. If she does not know any current students, she is matched up by academic interests or extra-curricular activities. A freshman or sophomore Duchesne student is recommended.
• What should a shadow student bring? A notepad & pen if they want to remember specific points about their visit; a book in case their Duchesne host has a quiz. If the shadow has a cell phone, it must be turned off during the school day. Shadows are also encouraged to bring a water bottle.

You and your family are invited to discover Duchesne during our REIMAGINED Open House. Come visit our historic buildings, view our classrooms, art studios, STEAM lab, athletic facilities, and more! You will meet faculty and staff, current students, and parents as you learn more about our college preparatory curriculum, traditions, student life, and successful clubs and sports. NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. We look forward to seeing you at our Open House! Please park in the student lot located at 36th and California Street and enter via the Performing Arts Center. 

 

Sunday, November 5, 2023

10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

No registration required!

8th Grade Entrance Exam

Saturday, January 13, 2024

8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

• Please use the student parking lot (36th and California St.) for drop off and pick up. Students should enter through the Performing Arts Center.
• Pre-registered students should arrive by 8:15 a.m.
• Walk-in students may arrive as early as 8:00 a.m.
• Testing begins at 8:30 a.m., with lunch to follow.
• Calculators are not allowed on the exam.
• The exam will be rescheduled in the case of inclement weather.
• Test results will be mailed to parents.
  
  Questions? Please contact Lauren Mueller, Admissions Director at 402.810.9966, or lmueller@duchesneacademy.org.

7th Grade Practice Entrance Exam

Saturday, January 20, 2024
Noon - 3:45 p.m.

• Please use the student parking lot (36th and California St.) for drop off and pick up. Students should enter through the Performing Arts Center.
• Pre-registered students should arrive by 11:45 a.m.
• Walk-in students may arrive as early as 11:30 a.m.
• Testing begins at 12:00 p.m., with a snack to follow.
• Calculators are not allowed on the exam.
• The exam will be rescheduled in the case of inclement weather.
• Test results will be mailed to parents.
  
  Parents are invited to stay for an informational meeting with the Admissions Director and Head of School from 12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  
  Questions? Please contact Lauren Mueller, Admissions Director at 402.810.9966, or lmueller@duchesneacademy.org.