2021 - 2022 STUDENT-FAMILY HANDBOOK Please note: The Principal reserves the right to modify this handbook at any time. If changes are made, you will receive written notification. 2851 Salesian Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804 (510) 234-4433 www.salesian.com Salesian College Preparatory Student-Family Handbook 2021 - 2022 Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2021 – 2022 CALENDAR ...................................................................................................................................................... 4 REGULAR WEEKLY SCHEDULE ........................................................................................................................................ 5 SPECIAL SCHEDULES ........................................................................................................................................................ 5 ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY, STAFF, DEPARTMENTS .................................................................................................. 6 Moderators of Co-Curricular Clubs and Activities ....................................................................................................... 8 Student Body and Class Leader Positions .................................................................................................................... 8 Athletics and Coaches .................................................................................................................................................... 9 HISTORY, VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTS ............................................................................................................. 10 St. John Bosco (Founder) ............................................................................................................................................. 10 INTEGRAL STUDENT OUTCOMES (ISO) - PREMISE ...................................................................................................... 11 ACCREDITATIONS ............................................................................................................................................................. 11 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS ............................................................................................................................................ 12 BOARDS, COUNCILS, COMMITTEES, AND ASSOCIATIONS ......................................................................................... 13 FAITH FORMATION ............................................................................................................................................................ 16 GENERAL POLICIES .......................................................................................................................................................... 17 TECHNOLOGY GUIDELINES AND POLICIES .................................................................................................................. 19 Internet Safety Policy .................................................................................................................................................... 19 SECTION A – TECHNOLOGY GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS ........................................................................ 19 SECTION B – MEDIA RELEASE AGREEMENT ............................................................................................................ 20 SECTION C – STUDENT TECHNOLOGY AGREEMENT .............................................................................................. 20 Laptop Policy ................................................................................................................................................................. 21 SCHOLASTIC INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE SERVICES............................................................................................ 23 Graduation Requirements ............................................................................................................................................. 23 Academic Integrity Policy ............................................................................................................................................. 25 STUDENT ACTIVITIES ....................................................................................................................................................... 28 Interscholastic Athletics ............................................................................................................................................... 29 STUDENT GUIDELINES ..................................................................................................................................................... 32 Attendance Policy.......................................................................................................................................................... 32 Tardy Policy ................................................................................................................................................................... 32 Prescription Medication ................................................................................................................................................ 33 STUDENT CONDUCT ......................................................................................................................................................... 35 Salesian College Preparatory Dress Code .................................................................................................................. 35 “Pride Friday” Relaxed Dress Attire ............................................................................................................................ 36 Code of Student Behavior ............................................................................................................................................. 37 Electronic Devices ......................................................................................................................................................... 38 Closed-Campus Policy .................................................................................................................................................. 39 Vehicle Regulations ....................................................................................................................................................... 39 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES ......................................................................................................................................... 40 FINANCIAL MATTERS ....................................................................................................................................................... 42 Family Service Program (FSP) ..................................................................................................................................... 43 Books – “Shelfit” - eBooks and/or Textbooks ............................................................................................................ 44 Salesian College Preparatory Student-Family Handbook 2021 - 2022 Page 3 2021 – 2022 CALENDAR Subject to Change: Always refer to the calendar online July 15 - Aug. 27 Mandatory Parent Registration Jan. 14 - 15 57th Annual Crab Feed for Family Service Program August 23 New Student Orientation Jan. 17 Holiday: Martin Luther King, Jr. August 23 Photo IDs: 9th – 11th Grades Date: TBD Sophomore Retreat August 24 1st Day of School for All Students Jan. 24 - 28 Don Bosco Week August 30 30th Annual Golf Tournament Jan. 31 Mass: St. John Bosco Sept. 2 Back to School Night Feb. 18 Holiday: Bishop's Holiday (TBD) Sept. 6 Holiday: Labor Day Feb. 21 Holiday: Presidents’ Day Sept. 15-17 Triduum March 1 – 31 Re-enrollment Sept. 17 Mass: Triduum Mar. 2 Prayer Service: Ash Wednesday Sept. 24 Freshmen Retreat and Family Welcome Dinner Mar. 11 Senior Class Retreat and Family Dinner Sept. 27 Mandatory 10th Grade Parent Meeting Mar. 14 Holiday: Bishop's Holiday (TBD) Sept. 27 - Oct. 2 Homecoming Week Mar. 16 3rd Quarter Ends Oct. 2 Homecoming Game and Dance Mar. 22 Career Day - All School Oct. 4 Mandatory 11th Grade Parent Meeting April 8 Service Day - All School Oct. 5 Mandatory 9th Grade Parent Meeting April 14 Holiday: Holy Thursday Oct. 11 Holiday: Indigenous Peoples Day April 15 Holiday: Good Friday Oct. 13 Testing Day (9th – 11th Grades) April 18-22 Holiday: Easter Break Oct. 15 1st Quarter Ends April 25 School Reconvenes Oct. 17 Open House May 1 Senior/Junior Prom Oct. 22 Junior Retreat, Dinner, and Ring Ceremony May 2 - 12 AP Tests Oct. 27 Parent/Teacher Conferences May 13-14 Grad Night Nov. 1 Mass: All Saints Day May 16 Academic Awards Ceremony Nov. 11 Holiday: WCEA Accreditation May 24 - June 3 Final Assessments Nov. 12 Holiday: Veterans Day May 24 Mass: Mary Help of Christians Nov. 24 - 26 Holiday: Thanksgiving May 30 Holiday: Memorial Day Dec. 3 Project Santa June 2 Sr. Baccalaureate Mass and Family Reception Dec. 8 Mass: Feast for the Immaculate Conception June 3 Last Day of School for Grades 9 – 11 Dec. 9 - 17 Semester Final Assessments June 3 Senior Class Farewell Dec. 20 - Jan. 3 Holiday: Christmas Break June 4 Senior Class Graduation January 4, 2022 School Reconvenes June 9 Final Report Cards Mailed Salesian College Preparatory Student-Family Handbook 2021 - 2022 Page 4 REGULAR WEEKLY SCHEDULE TIME MONDAY TUESDAY FRIDAY TIME *WEDNESDAY TIME THURSDAY 7:50 am Entrance Bell 8:35 am Entrance Bell 7:50 am Entrance Bell 8:00 - 8:49 1st Block 3rd Block 6th Block 8:45 - 10:09 4th 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