Welcome Back!

 
The teachers, staff, and administration look forward to Monday, August 27th, and to welcoming the Classes of 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 to what promises to be another fantastic year of Lasallian community education.

Families can find back-to-school information on varying topics below. If the information you are looking for is not found here, please use the "Search" box at the top of this page. You may also submit an online information request or call the Main Office at 612.676.7600 for direct assistance.
 

Orientation Programs

There are four distinct orientation programs offered in late July and throughout August to provide families with important information regarding the 2012-2013 school year.

Technology

All DeLaSalle students and a parent or guardian are required to attend one of the Islander Net Community orientations in which the student will receive a school-issued iPad for academic use throughout the school year. Orientations are filling quickly. If you have not registered, please do so here.  DeLaSalle welcomes all new families and reminds you of three other orientation programs that may benefit you and your student!

New Student

All members of the Class of 2016 and all transfer students entering grades 10, 11, 12 are required to attend New Student Orientation on Thursday, August 23. Students should plan to arrive, by way of their own transportation, in the Albers Atrium between 8:00 - 8:20am to check-in and pick up materials. From that point, there will be separate programs for 9th graders and transfers in different rooms on campus. Transfer student orientation will be done at 12 noon.  Ninth graders, who will be served lunch, are dismissed at 3:00pm. All students are expected to be in school uniform and do not need to bring their iPads with them.
 
New students should please complete the Orientation Evaluation Questionnaire by clicking the link. Please complete the questionnaire no later than Sunday August 26.

Activity Fair

DeLaSalle will host an Activities Eligibility Meeting on Thursday August 9 at 6:00pm to review Minnesota State High School League eligibility information and review school athletic policies and procedures.  Coaches of fall sports will hold individual meetings following the eligibility presentation. 

New Parent

Sponsored by the DeLaSalle Parent Association, this optional (yet recommended) program covers the "nuts and bolts" of what parents of a new DeLaSalle student can expect (in areas other than technology or student activities). The curriculum has been designed by parents and the program will be led by parents. This orientation is offered on Monday, August 20 at 6:30pm in the Robert Casanova room.

Activities Information

The fall athletic season begins August 13 and the Office of Student Activities has put together a summary information document which, provides practice times, locations, and dates for each fall athletic program. Families can find this information using the link below or by browsing here.  All parents and students wishing to participate in any sport throughout the school year must attend the Athletic Eligibility Meeting, Thursday, August 9 at 6:00pm in the Florance Center. After discussion of Minnesota State High School League(MSHSL) rules and DeLaSalle policies, those participating in fall activities (students and parents) will have separate meetings with coaches. To participate in practice on August 13, athletes must have on file:


Please visit the Activities Office webpage if you have questions about DeLaSalle Activities.
 

Back-to-School Night

This fun evening, Wednesday, September 12, 6:00 - 8:30pm allows parents and guardians to walk through an abbreviated version of their child's school day. After a short welcome from DeLaSalle Administration, parents visit each classroom to meet the teacher and hear about the particulars of each course. Tasty treats are served during "lunch" time!

Cafeteria Accounts

For a student to purchase lunch or breakfast at DeLaSalle, families must deposit money into a cafeteria account. Starting in the 2012 - 2013 school year, families will be able to make deposits through the Islander Net Community page. Please check back soon for more information about how the program will work.

Families can add money to their account by depositing cash or a check with the Business Office.

Islander Foundation

Tuition, fees, and expenses can add up quickly. To assist families in meeting their high school financial needs, DeLaSalle offers the Islander Foundation. Through the Foundation, parents and students work at various local arena and stadium concession stands. The Foundation is paid by the arena venue. DeLaSalle workers may then apply to the Foundation for grants to assist with school expenses such as tuition, graduation fees, or prom tickets. Please visit the Islander Foundation webpage to learn more.

School Supplies

In addition to the iPad issued to each student at an Islander Net Community orientation, each teacher and course may have specific requests for school supplies. Students will hear about this on the first day of classes. Most students will still need a few notebooks, pens and pencils, folders, and a good backpack for carrying items to and from school each day.

Note, this year the School Store will again sell draw-string bookbags that are the only approved bag for carrying items during the school day.

Transportation

School busing is available to all students. Students who live in Minneapolis do not need to request service from Monarch Bus Company.  Families will automatically receive route information directly from Monarch. DeLaSalle-owned buses and vans will service St. Paul and suburban routes to eligible families who have completed the DeLaSalle Direct Service Busing Request form.  Route information will come from DeLaSalle.

For more transportation information, contact Annie Isler at 612.676.7614.

Uniforms

Families who placed school uniform orders by June 22 and have received a confirmation phone call that their order is ready may pick up their order in the School Store on Wednesday, August 8 from 4:00 - 8:00pm; Thursday, August 9 from 4:00 - 8:00pm; and Monday, August 13 from 8:00am - 8:00pm.  All other pick-ups must be arranged by calling Douge Schildgen at 612.859.5652.

The School Store is open during the school year.  The store hours are being finalized.  Check back soon for the latest information.

Families may also refer to DeLaSalle's uniform policy in the Student-Parent Handbook.

Work-Service

Students who benefit from tuition assistance show their gratitude by performing 10 hours of service to DeLaSalle. Students who have not completed their 10 hours of work-service during the summer and wish to schedule their hours should contact Sean McMenomy at 612.676.7618 to do so.

Drivers' Education

Students wishing to sign-up for the next classroom session should complete a registration form and return it to the Administration office; days, dates, and times are listed on the form.  The next session starts on September 4.