• SHADOWING 
     
    AACA 8th graders are allowed two excused absences to visit the high schools of their choice and 7th graders are allowed one in the spring.  Parents are responsible for setting up shadow dates and transportation directly with the HS.  Students must complete and parents must sign the Shadow Day form three days prior to the shadow date in order to be excused.  Students are required to make up all missed work. 
     
     
     
    (FALL) Shadow Dates for 8th grade
     
    Parents need to register shadow dates directly with the high school.  Please make sure to check the Canvas so that your student doesn't miss any important assignments and classwork.  Click on the link above to fill out and submit a shadow day form.  Turn this signed form into the homeroom teacher at least 3 days in advance.
     
     
    SHADOWING AT DIFFERENT TYPES OF HIGH SCHOOLS: 
     
    CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS:
    Catholic high schools allow 8th-grade students to visit their school for an entire school day. The student shadows with a freshman or sophomore and gets to experience high school first-hand. He/she will get to know the academics and social aspects of that school.  Visit each high school website to learn more about their shadow program.  
     

    SELECTIVE ENROLLMENT HIGH SCHOOLS AND OTHER CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS:
    Selective enrollment high schools do not allow students to shadow.  They may allow a shadow day in the spring once you have been accepted.  Please check with specific high school.

    Lake View High School, Amundsen, and a few other Neighborhood High Schools may allow students to shadow.  Please check specifically with your neighborhood high school.  

    PRIVATE, INDEPENDENT AND CHARTER HIGH SCHOOLS:
    These schools each have their own set of shadowing guidelines.  Please go directly to the school's website to learn more about their shadow programs.