Shadow Days at Sparhawk
We welcome all prospective students to spend a day as a Sparhawk Minuteman! As a shadow student, you will attend classes, meet teachers and classmates, and experience Sparhawk’s integrated approach to education.
To schedule your shadow day, please contact us and we will find a mutually convenient day when school is in session. We encourage students to shadow for the entire school day to get the most out of the experience.
Shadow Day Details
- Visiting Student Waiver: Before arriving at Sparhawk, please complete a Visiting Student Waiver Form. Once you have begun an application in Ravenna, you can complete the waiver form directly in Ravenna.
- Arrival: Student visitors should arrive by 8:15 am. Families are welcome to drop off their sons as early as 7:45 am.
- Dress Code: Visitors are encouraged to dress following the Sparhawk dress code. For grades 3 through 7, this means a dress shirt, tie, slacks, and dress shoes (loosely defined, of course, for our younger boys—hiking boots are fine!). Grades 8 through high school follow similar guidelines but also wear a blazer. If you don’t have a blazer, please don’t purchase one just for the shadow day!
- What should I bring? Visitors should bring a writing implement, lunch, and a change of clothes for gym/Craftsmanship. Please note that gym class goes outside every day and Craftsmanship is often outside as well, so students should dress appropriately. In the fall, this means t-shirt, shorts, and sneakers. In the winter, students should come prepared for cold weather: boots, snow pants, jacket, hat, and gloves.
- Pick-up: Pick-up is at 3:15 pm.
- Weather delays and cancellations: If school is cancelled, we will be in touch with you the day after the scheduled visit to put another date on the calendar. Of course, if we are not closed but you don’t feel it prudent to visit in light of weather conditions, feel free to reschedule your visit. We’re happy to help you find a more convenient time.
