Mount Carmel’s Shadow Day Program invites current 7th–11th-grade boys who are seriously considering Mount Carmel High School to spend a full day on campus and experience what it truly means to be a Man of Carmel.
Visiting students will be paired with a current student who shares similar interests, allowing them to:
Attend classes and experience our rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum
Meet our dedicated teachers — educators who will know him by name
Connect personally with staff and students
Get a feel for the brotherhood, spirit, and tradition that define Mount Carmel
This is a unique opportunity to explore life at Mount Carmel and prepare for the next step in your son’s academic journey — all in a welcoming and supportive environment.
👉 When completing the Shadow Day Request Form, please select only one date to visit. All available dates are open to student selection.
SHADOW DAY DETAILS
Arrival / Dismissal Procedures
Shadow Days begin at 8:05 a.m.* and conclude at 2:30 p.m.
Visiting students should enter through the Prayer Garden entrance, just south of the Barry-Hughes Performance Arts Center.
Guests will be dismissed through the same entrance at the end of the day.
* Most Wednesdays are late start days with classes beginning at 9:05 a.m. You will receive an email from a member of our Admissions team confirming your arrival time.
Attire
There is a requested dress code for our Shadow Day guests.
Grammar school guests are encouraged to wear their school uniforms if they have one.
Visiting students may also wear khaki, navy, gray, or black pants (no joggers, cargo pants, jeans, or shorts), a collared shirt (no t-shirts or hoodies), and casual shoes (no casual boots, sandals, or Crocs).
Earrings are also not to be worn during the school day. Students will be asked to remove them.
Gym shoes are allowed, as your son's shadow day Host may have a gym period.
Socks and a belt should be worn.
Lunch
Lunch will be provided ($10 value).
If your son has food allergies or dietary restrictions, he is encouraged to bring his lunch.
Visiting students can bring a few dollars if they decide to get a snack or drink during the visit.
Director of Student Recruitment, Head Sophomore Football Coach
773-359-0505
Mr John O'Connor
Director of Special Events and Student Engagement, Head Freshman Football Coach
(773) 359-0511
We encourage all prospective students and their families to visit and experience Mount Carmel. There are several opportunities from shadow days, open houses, and private tours, to sports clinics and summer camps that will provide you and your son an opportunity to experience the Mount Carmel difference!