Be a Benet student for a day! 

Click here to set up a shadow day. 

Online scheduling begins for Shadow Days on August 1st with a first-available shadow day on September 20th.  Shadow days run through December 21.  

For more information, view the FAQs below or call Terry Nadolski, Shadow Coordinator  630-719-2814  tnadolski@benet.org

Shadow day frequently asked questions.

What is a Shadow Day?
A shadow day is an opportunity for a junior high school student to visit Benet Academy for a day. Seventh and eighth grade students are welcome to visit Benet between September and April.

Whom can I shadow?
Typically, shadows are paired with a Benet freshman and attend classes as if they were a Benet student. Although the Recruitment Office cannot guarantee it, if you know a student that you would like to shadow, please inform us at the time you make your appointment.

What time should I arrive at Benet, and where should I go?
Shadows should be dropped off at the Circle Drive on our campus.. Shadows should then report to the Recruitment Office located on the first floor [take a short right inside the Main Entrance and a left at the first hallway - the Recruitment Office is on the left] Here shadows will be paired with their host student.

What should I wear?
Benet Academy students adhere to a uniform dress code. We ask that shadows adhere to our dress code.

Boys: dress pants, dress shoes, collared shirt. Polo style shirts are acceptable.
Girls: dress pants, skirt, or dress; dress shoes.

No jeans, gym shoes, T-shirts, sweat pants, sweat shirts, midriff tops are allowed. Shadows will not be allowed to attend classes if they are inappropriately dressed.

What should I bring?
Shadows should bring a book to read or a folder with something to work on as some classes may be having a test, quiz, or an assignment to work on during your visit. If you feel comfortable doing so, feel free to participate in class during your visit.

What do I do for lunch?
Lunch is provided for shadows in the Benet cafeteria. Shadows will be given a voucher to use in the cafeteria to purchase a lunch.

Are there any times when I should not plan on Shadowing?
Yes. Benet's Shadow Program begins after Labor Day. Because of Benet's Final Exam Schedule no Shadows will be scheduled during the weeks of January 6 and January 21, 2011.