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Parents/Guardians must email attendance@salesian.com each time the student is absent. The Front Office must receive the email by 8:45 a.m. After three consecutive days of medical absences, a medical note is required. A medical form from the student’s doctor attesting to treatment may also suffice when appropriate. Without this note, absences will be unexcused. Notes are required for both absences and tardiness, but do not necessarily excuse absences or tardiness. The Associate Principal of Social Excellence or Principal may ask for further clarification regarding student absenteeism.

Students who are absent without a valid excused absence from a parent or guardian, including instances of truancy, will be supported through a reflective, in-school intervention facilitated by the Associate Principal of Social Excellence or the Principal. This approach prioritizes understanding the root causes of absence, encourages personal growth and accountability. Failure to partner with the school administration to address these matters may result in further disciplinary action.

Daily attendance in each class is required. In the state of California, a truant tardy is considered being 30 or more minutes late to class without legal documentation. At Salesian, documentation that can excuse an absence and/or tardy includes medical and bereavement documentation. Three truant tardies will be counted as an unexcused absence. Classes missed do not relieve students of the work covered in those classes. For an unexcused absence, assignments and homework posted on Schoology are expected to be completed on time. Excluding school-related absences, medical absences, and bereavement-related absences (all at the discretion of the Associate Principal of Social Excellence), students absent from any class(es), including end-of-semester assessments, THIRTEEN times during a semester (~25% of total class time) for any reason are ineligible for semester credit for said class(es). Each individual case will be reviewed by either Associate Principal, who has authority to make the final decision relative to semester credit. Excessive Absence letters will be sent to parents/guardians on a regular basis from the Front Office.

Students who have unexcused absences, even for one period, or an excused absence for more than half of the school day (which does not always mean arriving by lunch), may not participate in any extracurricular activity on the day of the absence. The Associate Principal of Social Excellence (or their designated proxy) decides on requests for exceptions to this rule. 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.

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 not in their assigned location by the sound of the bell/tone they will be required to attend one mandatory after-school detention, which takes place daily. The only exception is if the student provides a physical or electronic copy of a medical note with a physician’s signature.
• Students will only be admitted into their assigned location with a tardy slip.
• Reflection and Service: Campus service is an opportunity for students to serve their campus in various ways and/or reflect on any behavioral incidents not aligned with the Salesian mission and expectations.
• The Associate Principal of Social Excellence will administer a written notification to the student and their family at the sixth tardy and/or absence. At this point, a student may be placed on a written attendance agreement.

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.

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

• 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).
• Neutral colors (white, cream, beige, camel, gray, brown, navy, and black) pants, without rips or fraying (jeans, khakis, etc.), except sweatpants, joggers, athletic, leggings, or track pants. Pants cannot have designs or lettering, tears, multiple colors, or be faded.
• Pants must be secured at and around the waist with a belt if not fitting appropriately, must not have any holes in them, be torn, or have frayed edges. Pants purchased at retail stores must look like the uniform pants at Salesian’s www.landsend.com store.
• Non-Salesian outerwear cannot be worn inside, even if a student has a Salesian polo or sweatshirt underneath. The Salesian logo must always be visible.
• Bermuda, jean, or cargo style shorts to the knees (any solid color without rips or frayed bottoms).
• Students can only wear solid color red, black, gray, or white undershirts under their Salesian polos.
• Students may wear a black, gray, or khaki uniform skirt, length to knee level (purchased through Lands’ End only).
• 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. Crocs, or anything of the like, is not permitted.

Please review the Student-Family Handbook for additional dress code guidelines.

On Fridays, student Dress Code guidelines are as follows:

• Instead of Salesian uniform polos, students may wear shirts, t-shirts, and/or sweatshirts, from a Salesian athletic team, from the Spirit Store at sideline.bsnsports.com, or by Salesian-sponsored student clubs, and must have approved school branding designs. Sweatshirt hoods may NOT be worn in the school buildings, library, or cafeteria.
• Bottoms:
  • Students may wear any solid-colored jeans or pants. No designs, lettering, multiple colors, or fading.
  • Jeans or pants must not be tattered, ripped, frayed, or have holes.
  • ONLY SALESIAN branded sweats are permitted.
  • Students cannot wear leggings, jeggings, tights, PJ’s, camouflage pants, or basketball shorts.

Students are required to wear professional-dress attire for all school liturgies, prayer services, and other designated special events. All professional dress attire should reflect the dignity of the occasion and uphold the standards of appearance expected by the school. Clothing should be modest, appropriate for the reverent nature of these occasions, and comply with all school dress code policies.

The following attire is required:

• Collared dress shirt
• Necktie
• Dress slacks or khaki-style pants with a belt
• Dress shoes with dress socks
• Collared blouse or other dress-appropriate top
• Dress skirt of an appropriate length
• Dress shoes (including flats)
• Sweaters, cardigans, dress jackets, or sport coats
• No jeans of any color or sneakers are permitted

Lands' End

• Everything purchased at the Salesian Lands' End store is approved for the school uniform.
• Visit the link above and click the "Find my School" button.
• Enter the Salesian Lands' End code provided by the front desk.

BSN Sideline Sports

• Additional apparel options are available on our BSN Sideline Store.
• This attire may be appropriate for Pride Friday dress code.
• Please ask the Associate Principal of Social Excellence for questions or concerns.

Spirt Wear by the Booster Club

• Support our Booster Club with the purchase of a hoodie, a crew neck sweatshirt, t-shirt, and more.
• This attire may be appropriate for Pride Friday dress code.
• Please ask the Associate Principal of Social Excellence for questions or concerns.

2026-2027 Family Service Program (FSP) Registration

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. Family support makes our events possible. Each family is required to offer volunteer service throughout the school year.

FSP Requirements For Each Family (not per student):

1. Work at one large event  (FSP S1) - all day or evening (i.e., Project Santa, Athletic Booster All-day Events, etc.) 
2. Work least one other event or activity (FSP S2) - (i.e., Dance, Sporting Event)
3. Attend one grade-level evening meeting per year:
   • 9th Grade: Class Meeting with School Counselor in September
   • 10th Grade: Class Meeting with School Counselor  in October
   • 11th Grade: Class Meeting with our Guidance Department in September: College Information Night
   • 12th Grade: Senior Class Parent Meeting regarding graduation activities in February

FSP service opportunities include activities such as:

Athletic Events: Work with the Booster Club at Fall, Winter, and Spring sporting events, including CYO track meets; work at the concession stand/Snack Shack by setting up, selling, and cleaning up; monitor the ticket gate, assist with parking, etc.

School Events: Volunteers are needed to work at school fundraisers such as the Crab Feed (January), assist with dances and class retreats, chaperone field trips, be a driver for Service Day, facilitate Project Santa, etc.

Parents/Guardians are required to register online for the Family Service Program by August 10th.

• Families who fail to register for FSP by August 10th will receive an invoice for $500 no later than October 30.
• All financial assistance from Salesian (including scholarships) may be put on hold until FSP registration is completed.
• 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 5 days before the event, they will incur a $250 non-participation fee for each assignment that is canceled or unfulfilled.

Please note: It is solely the responsibility of the parent/guardian to actively pursue FSP and modify (as needed) their registered volunteer opportunities at Salesian.

*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 Vida Crowther, FSP Coordinator, at fsprogram@salesian.com

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

Thank you for supporting your student's school events.

The Parent Association (PA) assists the administration, faculty, staff, and students in fulfilling Salesian College Preparatory's vision and philosophy. Among its goals are ensuring 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 6 PM, September through May. 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
To contact the Parent Association, please send an email to parentassociation@salesian.com.

2026-2027 Parent Association Executive Board:

School Principal: Kenneth Farr II
President: TBD
Vice-President: TBD
Secretary / Treasurer: TBD
Booster Co-Chairs: Cathy Quidachay, Gilberto Haro, Debra Haro, Lena Trotter-Beasley, Ruth Berhe-Assefa

Class Representatives:
9th Grade: TBD
10th Grade: Brishjae Mayo, Eileen Vargas
11th Grade: Emma Ojeda, Nicole Ruiz
12th Grade: Reign Coleman, Colleen Baidoo, Maricsh Recendez

Crab Feed:
Crab Feed Email: crabfeed@salesian.com
Crab Feed Hotline: (510) 234-4433 ext. 1126
Crab Feed Chair:  Henry Moe
FSP Volunteer Coordinator: TBD
Student Server Coordinator: Adrian Mison Fulay
Check-in Volunteers (at Event) Coordinator: TBD

The Salesian Parent Association Presents

Back to School BBQ

Sunday, August 16th | 12 - 4 PM

To meet the needs of our commuting and working families, Salesian College Preparatory offers round-trip transportation to students from the Fairfield-Vallejo-Hercules-Pinole areas, Emeryville area, and the Pittsburg-North Concord BART route. The school-subsidized round-trip service (and if available, one-way service) is offered at an affordable rate to our current and incoming students. The service includes van transportation before and after school and must be purchased for the entire school year.

Transportation Program

For more information about the Transportation Program, please contact Rebecca Mangle at rmangle@salesian.com.

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 8:40am. 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 

Preorder at https://app.mealmanage.com

Lunches must be pre-ordered and pre-paid by 8:00 PM the night before.

A message from rom Som Saengsourith, Chef and Owner 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.

What is a work permit, and where can I get one?

A work permit is a legal document required by the state of California that allows a person under 18 years of age to hold a job. You may get a work permit through the West Contra Costa Unified School District by following the permit application process below.

At what age can I get a work permit?

Minors aged 12 through 17 are required to get work permits before starting a job. No work permit is required for the following jobs: 1) certain agricultural industry jobs, 2) odd jobs in private homes such as gardening and babysitting, 3) newspaper delivery jobs, 4) casual work in a family-owned business, and 5) self-employment.

PLEASE NOTE:

A minor must obtain a work permit for each job. A work permit is no longer valid when a minor quits or leaves a job. A new work permit application must be filled out for each new job. In addition, all work permits in the state of California expire five days after the opening of school in the fall. This is to ensure that all minors report to school in the fall before continuing to work after summer vacation. Therefore, if a minor obtained a job and work permit in June and still had that same job in September, the work permit would expire. The minor would need to obtain a new work permit for the new school year, even though it was for the same continuing job.

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 11 or higher, with Solid State Hard Drive or Mac OS 26.2 (Sequoia) 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 Help Desk (helpdesk@salesian.com). 

"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.

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 Student Resource Hub.

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 (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.

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.

Contact the Finance Department:

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

HR Manager, Finance - Eileen Howard (ehoward@salesian.com)
Phone: (510) 234-4433, ext. 1204

Accounts Payable - Vida Crowther (vcrowther@salesian.com)
Phone: (510) 234-4433, ext. 1014

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