Eagle for a Day
Learn what it means to be an Eagle through the lens of a student.
Prospective students for Grades 6, 9, 10, and 11 for 2025–2026 may shadow a St. John's Prep student as they go through their day. Participate in class discussions, see our classrooms, labs, and studios, eat lunch in the dining hall, and get a sense for what it means to be an Eagle.
Register for Middle School Eagle for a Day Register for High School Eagle for a Day
Middle School Eagle for a Day
Schedule
Students spend the entire academic day at St. John's Prep. You will begin with your first class at 8 am in Brother Benjamin Hall, where you will be greeted by your host for the day. Your host is a Middle School student who is happy to answer any questions you may have about St. John's. The day will conclude at 2:35 pm.
Snack and Lunch
Students will be provided morning snack and lunch from our dining hall. Snack and lunch are on us!
Dress Code
Proper attire for the day is the St. John's Prep dress code, which includes a collared polo shirt or Oxford-style, collared dress shirt (both short or long-sleeved shirt varieties are fine), khaki or dress pants, belt, socks, and shoes. Shadow students are invited to wear sneakers.
High School Eagle for a Day
Schedule
Students spend the entire academic day at St. John's Prep. You will check in inside our beautiful Administration Building at 8:10 am, where you will be greeted by your host for the day. Your host is a High School student who is happy to answer any questions you may have about St. John's. The day will conclude at 2:40 pm.
Lunch
Students will be provided lunch from our dining hall. Don't worry–lunch is on us!
Dress Code
Proper attire for the day is the St. John's Prep dress code, which includes a collared polo shirt or Oxford-style, collared dress shirt (both short or long-sleeved shirt varieties are fine), khaki or dress pants, belt, socks, and shoes. Shadow students are invited to wear sneakers.
Apply
Your application is one of the best ways to tell us all about yourself—what makes you, you. We’re eager to see what you’ll bring to the Prep community, and can't wait to see your application come through.
Tuition and Assistance Information
We believe that St. John's offers an unparalleled educational experience and an exceptional value among private schools in the Boston area. We also believe that a Prep education should be available for every qualified young man, regardless of financial need.
Meet the Team
Our goal is to guide your family from the very first "hello" all the way through the application and beyond.