Villa Maria Academy

Shadow Program

Our Door is Open to You. Come be a Victor for a Day!

You are most welcome to visit Villa Maria Academy at the Open House October 25th when the entire faculty is on hand to answer your questions about curriculum, admissions, athletics and placement test registration. However, the most helpful tool our students have found in making their high school decision is the "shadow day". This is when an eighth grade student follows the schedule of a current VMA student all day, or "shadows" him/her. Our students say this is the day that helped them decide. Please call to schedule your visit. We're waiting for you!

We are very excited to have you be a Victor For A Day! The following is some information that may be helpful when planning your guest visit.

Visitation Times: 8:00 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.

  • Transportation: Students must make their own transportation arrangements (unless coming with your grade school group) and should arrive at the front door (circle driveway) at the times indicated above. For the 2:50 dismissal, students should meet their rides at the East Doors (closest to the West Erie Plaza) to avoid confusion with the busses.
  • Dress Code: Students are asked to be dressed neatly; we prefer no jeans or sneakers. Grade school uniforms are at the discretion of the grade school principal.
  • Lunch: Lunch is provided for all guests free of charge.
  • Guides: If a student would like a specific guide, the student should request that at the time they set up their shadow day. We will do everything possible to honor the student’s request. Your requests should be faxed to Villa Maria Academy at 814-836-0881 at least 4 days in advance of your school’s visit. Or you may call Ms. Mary Mulard, Director of Admissions at 814-838-2061, ext. 3239. We will try to honor all guide requests.

If you do not have a specific guide in mind, but would like to be placed with someone in either academic, honors, or advanced placement programs, please let us know that as well. This way, we can better fulfill your needs and expectations.

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