Parent Resource Hub

Parents/Guardians can access their student's grades and classes on Schoology.
Click HERE to Login to Schoology

If you are a parent/guardian of Salesian College Preparatory and you do NOT have Schoology access, please contact Ms. McNair, IT Coordinator.

To see today's schedule and the school's calendars, go to "Quicklinks", "Calendars"

2024-2025 Family Service Program (FSP) Registration
*Registration is now closed*

Contact the FSP Coordinator at fsprogram@salesian.com  

Salesian College Preparatory's Family Service Program (FSP) serves as an avenue for families to be involved with school events by volunteering, fundraising, and community building. Without the support of our families, many of the school’s events would not be possible. Each family is required to offer volunteer service throughout the school year.

FSP Requirements For Each Family (not per student):

1. Volunteer at one large event  (FSP S1) - all day or evening (i.e., Project Santa, Crab Feed, Athletic All-day Events, CYO Track Meets, etc.) 
2. Volunteer at least one other event or activity (FSP S2) - FSP service opportunities include activities such as:
   • Athletic Events: Booster Club – Fall, Winter and Spring sporting events, gate, parking, concession – Snack Shack, set-up, clean-up, etc.
   • School Events: Set-up, clean-up, dances, chaperone, drivers for Service Day, Crab Feed, Welcome Dinners, Alumni events, senior class reception, class retreats, Project Santa, class dinners, Mother’s Day Mass and Brunch, etc.
3. Attend one grade-level evening meeting per year:
   • 9th Grade: Class Meeting with School Counselor in October
   • 10th Grade: Class Meeting with School Counselor  in October
   • 11th Grade: Class Meeting with Guidance Director and College Counseling, Mr. Jack Stevens in September
   • 12th Grade: Senior Class Parent Meeting regarding graduation activities in February
      

Parents/Guardians are required to register online for the Family Service Program by the first day of school.

• All financial assistance from Salesian (including scholarships) will be put on hold until FSP registration is completed.
• There is an “Opt Out Fee” option for families who decline to participate in FSP and agree to pay $500 instead.

• If a family (parent/guardian) arrives more than 15 minutes after the start of their shift, their shift may be canceled, and they will be subject to a $250 fee.

• If a family (parent/guardian) does not show up for or cancels their volunteer assignment less than 48 hours before the event, they will incur a $250 non-participation fee for each assignment that is unfulfilled.

*There are a few "FSP - Special" opportunities that allow families to complete their FSP requirements for the year: a Crab Feed Committee member, a representative of the Parent Association, a non-paid athletic coach, hosting an international student, Service Day Driver, or being part of the Admissions Liaison Team. Volunteers in these positions "go above and beyond," and we are very grateful for their expertise and help! Inform the FSP Coordinator by the 1st day of school if you qualify for or are interested in any "FSP-Special'' opportunities.

Questions about Family Service Program? Contact the FSP Coordinator at fsprogram@salesian.com

Click to view and register to volunteer at school events:

Opt-Out from Volunteering

Annual Crab Feed

Class Events

Dances and Homecoming

Festivals and Community Events

Holiday Events

Parking Lot Attendants

Retreats, Dinners, Service Day Drivers

Special Opportunities

Sports, Snack Shack, Spirit Wear Sales

Visual/Performing Arts & Entertainment

Thank you for supporting your child's school events.

Contact the Front Office if your student is absent or late to school:
Attendance Clerk - (510) 234-4433 ext. 1000

For school records and emergency purposes, please inform the Front Office as soon as possible about changes in address, phone numbers, email addresses, or emergency contacts.

Parent/Guardian Responsibility for Reporting Absences

Parents/Guardians must call the attendance office each time the student is absent. Calls should be made between 8:00 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. When a student returns to school after being absent, they must bring a note that includes their full name, the reason for the absence and the specific dates of absences, and signed by their parent/guardian. A medical form from the student’s doctor attesting to treatment may also suffice when appropriate. Without this note, the student may not be allowed into class or may be required to serve detention until the note is produced. Notes are required for both absences and tardiness but do not necessarily excuse absences or tardiness. The Dean or Principal may ask for further clarification regarding student absenteeism.

Unexcused Absences, such as truancy, will result in an in-school suspension from the Dean of Students or Principal.

Attendance Policy

Daily attendance in each class is required.  Classes missed do not relieve students of the work covered in those classes. Assignments and homework posted on Schoology are expected to be completed on time. Students absent from any and all classes FIFTEEN times during a semester for any reason are ordinarily ineligible for semester credit. Each individual case will be reviewed by the Dean, in consultation with the Principal, who will make the final decision relative to semester credit. Excessive Absence letters will be sent to parents on a regular basis from the Attendance Clerk.

A student participating in any co-curricular event must be in school for one-half of all classes to participate in any co-curricular event that day. Lack of attendance on a Friday means forfeiting participation in weekend co-curricular activities.

Tardy Policy

Students are expected to be in their assigned seats when the bell rings to start the class. Any student who does not meet this expectation is considered tardy. Students tardy to school or any class during the day must obtain an admit slip from the attendance office.

Rationale:

• Tardiness reduces the instructional time of the late student.
• Tardiness interrupts the class the student is entering, resulting in a loss of instructional time for all the students.
• For students to be successful and productive, they should develop habits of punctuality. These habits will contribute to academic success as well as career success.

Corrective Action:

• If a student is tardy to their first block of the day, they will be assigned one mandatory after-school detention, which takes place daily.
• Students are allowed three (3) occasions each quarter where a parent/guardian can call before 10am that same morning and excuse their tardy, relieving them from an after-school detention. The only exception is if the student provides a physical or electronic copy of a medical note with a physician's signature.
• If a student is tardy to school on three (3) or more occasions in any given quarter, they may be assigned to a mandatory, on-campus, two-hour Saturday detention in addition to the daily detentions they’ve already served.
• Failure to attend a mandatory after-school detention will result in the student being assigned one additional after-school detention.
• A parent/guardian conference will be scheduled with the Dean and Principal if the number of tardies becomes excessive or consistent.

School Passes: Medical/Tardy/Early Dismissal

Medical appointments should be made outside school hours. Teachers whose classes will be missed should be notified ahead of time. If students leave early for any reason,  parents/guardians must sign the student out before the student leaves. It is unacceptable to send Uber, Lyft, or another transport service to pick up a student during the school day since a student must be signed out by an adult guardian when they leave campus.

Click HERE for the 2024 - 2025 Student-Family Handbook for a detailed view of school policies.

The administration, faculty, and staff of Salesian College Preparatory believe that appropriateness in attire has a positive influence on student work and that it enhances the learning environment for all involved. A dress code also emphasizes to students the societal expectation that personal grooming and appropriate dress reflect a person’s sense of purpose and seriousness toward their work and behavior. Finally, a dress code allows the faculty and staff to identify visitors on our campus quickly. All faculty, staff, and administration members are empowered to enforce all aspects of the Dress Code.

We expect every Salesian student to be in Dress Code while on campus, from arrival to departure. After school, students involved in co-curricular activities, including athletics, may wear team or club-approved spirit-wear if the moderator or coach gives permission.

Here is what we expect Salesian students to wear every day:

1. Approved Salesian collared shirt (polo or button-up) and/or approved Salesian outerwear (sweatshirt, sweater, jacket, etc.), purchased through Lands’ End or the BSN Sideline Store. Students must keep Salesian outerwear on throughout the day. (Salesian polos, jackets, hooded sweatshirts, or crewneck sweatshirts).

2. Non-Salesian outerwear cannot be worn inside or outside, even if a student has a Salesian polo or sweatshirt underneath. The Salesian logo must always be visible.

3. Any solid color pants without rips or fraying (jeans, khakis, etc.), but no sweatpants, joggers, athletic, or track pants. Pants cannot have designs or lettering, tears, multiple colors, or be faded.

4. Bermuda, jean, or cargo style shorts to the knees (any solid color without rips or frayed bottoms)

5. Students can only wear solid color red, black, gray, or white undershirts under their Salesian polos.

6. Girls may wear a black, gray, or khaki uniform skirt, length to knee level or 3-inches below (purchased through Lands’ End only).

7. Shoes need to be appropriate for a school setting and must not compromise safety in an emergency. All shoes should be closed toed and have backs. Flip-flops, CROCS, slides, Yeezy slides, slippers, shoes with more tan a 2-inch heel, or open-toed are not permitted. 

Where to purchase Salesian uniforms:

All students at Salesian College Preparatory (SCP) are required to have a laptop for the school year. Students are required to have a laptop with at least the following minimum specifications:

• Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 or higher, with Solid State Hard Drive or Mac OS 10.14.3 (Mojave) or higher
• Memory: 8GB or higher
• Storage: 256GB or higher
• Wi-Fi: 802.11g/5GHz compatibility or higher
• Bluetooth: 3.0 or higher internal microphone
• Warranty: Extended warranty that includes damage protection (recommended)

Any questions about laptops may be directed to our IT Coordinator, Kian McNair (kmcnair@salesian.com). 

Each year, Salesian assigns book titles for summer reading with the expectation that students will read over the summer break. Salesian makes every effort to select novels that will engage students and help foster a life-long relationship with reading. Please see the Summer Reading assignments for your student, listed under the Quicklinks Student section. 

"Shelfit!"  Digital Online Bookstore 

Shelfit gives parents and students online access to all their school book needs with an easy-to-use platform with a single login. Each student will have their own Shelfit online bookstore listing all the books that they will need for the school year plus there will be a simple purchasing feature.   All books for the upcoming school year will be made available in early August.  

Returning students can find the Shelfit link in Schoology. Shelfit information for new students soon will be provided directly to them in late July.

The Finance Department works with the President and the Board of Directors in managing the long-term financial stability of the School. Our staff is committed to supporting the achievement of the School's goals and is fully aligned with its strategic and academic priorities.

Paying Tuition:

To view your balance, make payments, update your personal information, or chat with a live representative, access your Blackbaud Tuition Management account at https://parent.blackbaud.school.

The Parent Contact Center is available via online chat upon logging into your account at parent.blackbaud.school or by phone at 1(888)868-8828.

• Phone agents are available Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 1:00 AM EST, and Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5: 30 PM EST. Calls are handled in the order they are received.

• Chat agents are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM EST.

Contact the Finance Department:

Chief Financial Officer - Marc Colelli (mcolelli@salesian.com)
Phone: (510) 234-4433, ext. 1102

Tuition Assistance and Accounts Receivable - Eileen Howard (ehoward@salesian.com)
Phone: (510) 234-4433, ext. 1204

The Finance Department is open from 8:00 AM to 4 PM, Mondays through Friday. The offices are located in the main school building.

 Click link to order: https://app.mealmanage.com/
Lunches must be pre-ordered and pre-paid by 8:00 p.m. the night before.
 

A Message from Som Saengsourith, Chef and Owener of Som-thing Catering
Welcome to SOM-thing Catering!  I am happy to bring my experience with “farm to table” and “family style” meals to our students and staff at Salesian. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me at email: som.thingspecialcatering@gmail.com.

LUNCH & BREAKFAST PROGRAM
● Parents receive a welcome email to set up an account on the Meal Manage platform.
● Monthly menus, ordering and payments can be made on parents' account page.
● Advance ordering for breakfast and lunch is highly encouraged. You can even order ahead for the entire month!
● Cut off time for ordering is the day prior at 8:00 p.m.
● Breakfast will be offered “grab and go” style in the morning before school. LUNCHES MUST BE PRE-ORDERED.
● Microwaves and toasters will be available for students’ use.

Students - Click HERE for the parking Permit Application. Please provide a copy of your Driver License, a copy of Proof of Insurance. Payment may be made by cash, check or credit card to the Finance Office.

VEHICLE REGULATIONS

1. Parking permit application must be filled out and signed by both the student and parent/guardian
2. Parking permits are $50 per year and may be purchased in the Finance Office
3. Parking permit fee is non-refundable
4. Parking permits must be visible and displayed at all times
5. The parking lot will be locked at 8:10am. Students will not be allowed access to their vehicles during school hours, unless authorized by an appropriate authority
6. Students park their vehicles on campus at their own risk. The school is not responsible for any damage or theft
7. Students are never to park in faculty or visitor lots
8. Students may lose their driving and parking privileges on campus if students are:
    Loitering around the vehicles in the parking lot
    Playing loud music/stereo systems while on campus
    Diving on campus while on their cell phone
    Speeding (the speed limit on campus is 5 mph) and/or unsafe and careless use of vehicle 
 

Athletics Forms

student: field Trip Permission Form

student: health Form

student: parking Permit Application

volunteer: chaperone Form

volunteer: driving Form for Volunteers

Volunteer: general volunteer Forms

The Parent Association (PA) assists the administration, faculty, staff and students in fulfilling the vision and philosophy of Salesian College Preparatory. Among its goals are the improvement of communication and dialogue. The PA promotes a values-based education in a safe and nurturing environment, and organizes various fundraising events. It seeks to promote community outreach activities that represent Salesian spirit and ideals.

The PA meets monthly in the school Café on the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. , September through May (no December meeting). At the April PA meeting, new PA Executive Officers ("the Board") are voted on for the upcoming school year. Parents/Guardians who want to run for any of the Board positions (PA President, Vice President, or Secretary/Treasurer) are encouraged to do so and to make their intentions known to the Principal by the PA's March meeting. 

Parent Association Bylaws
Parent Association Nomination Form

To contact the Parent Association, send an email to parentassociation@salesian.com

2024-2025 Parent Association
Executive Board:
School Principal: Kenneth Farr II
President: LaShante Smith
Vice-President: Colleen Baidoo
Secretary / Treasurer: Sirikit Espino
Booster Co-Chairs: Paula Sanchez, Jodie Bryant, Diana Kenyon

Class Representatives:
9th Grade: April Ferguson, Emma Ojeda
10th Grade:  Reign Coleman, Maricsh Recendez
11th Grade: Marie Butson, Adriana Gonzalez, Myrtle Dawana
12th Grade: Tanara Bailey, Sandy Dietrich

Crab Feed Committee (crabfeed@salesian.com):Crab Feed Chairs:  Henry Moe and Beth Rietdorf
Ticket Sales Coordinator / FSP Volunteer Coordinator:  TBD
Raffle Prize Coordinator: Zuleyma Guardado
Publicity Coordinator: TBD
Decorations Coordinator: TBD
Volunteer at Event Coordinator: TBD
Assistant Kitchen Coordinator: TBD
Beverage Coordinator: TBD

 Golf Tournament (golftournament@salesian.com):
Golf Tournament Chair: Henry Moe
Raffle Prize Coordinator:  Rommel Suratos

There are no Parent Association events at this time. Please check back soon.