Maverick for A Day Program
ALL SHADOW DATES FOR THIS SEMESTER HAVE BEEN FILLED – Questions? Contact Gina Vallari: vallagm@nv.ccsd.net
Current 8th grade students who are interested in one or more of our Magnet Programs may spend a day “shadowing” an A-TECH Student Ambassador. The Maverick for a Day Student Shadow Program allows prospective 8th grade students to spend a few hours attending classes with an A-TECH Ambassador in a program of interest.
Student shadows must have their own transportation. Shadows should be in the main office at the main office at 7:15 am and picked-up from the main office at 1:00 pm.
A shadow day is an opportunity for a prospective student to experience a typical day as an A-TECH student; then decide if A-TECH is a good fit for his/her educational goals. The student shadow will attend program and core classes, eat lunch in the cafeteria, and even participate in some class activities. Parents may take a walk-through of the school and have any questions addressed at 1:00 pm, on the date your child shadows.
Shadows are currently being scheduled for the following dates:
| September | October | November |
| Monday, September 23
Tuesday, September 24 Monday, September 30 |
Tuesday, October 1
Tuesday, October 8 Monday, October 14 Tuesday, October 15 Tuesday, October 22 Monday, October 28 Tuesday, October 29 Wednesday, October 30* (no parent session at 1:00 pm on Oct. 30) Thursday, October 31* |
Tuesday, November 5 Wednesday, November 6* Thursday, November 7* Monday, November 18 Tuesday, November 19
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*Block Day schedule – student shadows will visit 4 classes; at least one will be a program class
Please note that you may opt-in to a parent Q&A session at 1:00 pm, on the date your child shadows.
If your child would like to be a “Maverick For a Day”, select a date from the list above then email your request to me (vallagm@nv.ccsd.net) with your preferred date and child’s program interest. As it takes quite some time to arrange schedules, please select a shadow date that provides at least a two-day notice. I will make the arrangements and confirm the shadow date via email.
Our programs are Architectural Design, Business Management, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Graphic Design, and IT Networking. Descriptions of each program are in the recruiting flyer, the school profile, and posted to A-TECH’s Website under Prospective Students (https://atech.org/prospective-students/our-programs-and-classes/).