Parent Playbook
Engagement
De La Salle parents play a large part in ensuring our boys experience excellence here at De La Salle.
Our volunteer opportunities are designed so that parents can choose how to give back to the school in a way that will not interfere with their day to day lives. We encourage our parents to stay involved with the school whether it be joining Moms’ or Dads’ club, volunteering for a specific event, or following and interacting on social media!
The inherent value of volunteers cannot be debated. One of the things that makes De La Salle Collegiate so special is that there are so many people who are willing to give their time and energy to volunteer for our sons’ sake. The hours donated are given from the heart and they are performed with love. The Board, the CBA, the Dads’ Club, Music Boosters, and many other parent-led groups are dedicated and determined to make De La Salle the best high school that it can be.
We thank you for your commitment to De La Salle, we could not do it without you!
Volunteer
Parents and friends who wish to volunteer at De La Salle are required every 3 years to complete a background check. This is for all parents who volunteer at school in any way – chaperoning events, field trips, Dads Club, CBA functions, Band Boosters, WAMS volunteers, Senior All-Night party, etc.
If you are able to volunteer, please remember that you are truly appreciated even when we don’t see you in action or we forget to stop you that day to tell you. You are a very important part of our school community.
Christian Brothers Auxiliary (CBA)
The Christian Brothers Auxiliary, our mothers’ club, is built on traditions that date back to 1926 when the founding women gathered to meet the needs of the Christian Brothers who were here to educate the young men in the Detroit area.
From that time, the CBA has expanded its mission to include fundraising events to support the needs of the school and its students. The CBA is proud to have contributed over $1.7 million since 1982.
Just as in the past, the CBA today is made up of many dedicated women, from freshmen moms to the more experienced members who stay on long after their sons have graduated. In addition, grandmothers, aunts, friends, and siblings of current or former students are also members.
The CBA meets monthly during the school year. The wonderful feeling of accomplishment and the rewards of many lifelong friendships are only two of the reasons that members enjoy being part of the CBA.
Did you know?
• CBA established the Christian Brothers Auxiliary Endowment Scholarship in the spring of 2017 with a donation of $25,500. In 2018, the CBA donated an additional $2,500 to the fund.
• In Sept. 2017, the CBA established the CBA Angels Fund providing additional tuition assistance with a donation of $25,000. Another $35,000 was added to the fund in May 2018.
• CBA provides a current year’s tuition (plus $1,000) through its longstanding Co-Pilot Scholarship.
• CBA provided $17,000 to purchase and install new heating and cooling units in the Brother Robert Activity Center in March 2017.
• CBA provided $7,500 in assistance for the 2018 De La Salle March for Life pilgrimage to Washington, D.C., which allowed a large group of De La Salle students to live their faith.
The official mission of the De La Salle Dads Club is:
• To support and further the Lasallian mission of the De La Salle Christian Brothers and De La Salle Collegiate.
• To foster a closer relationship between the Fathers and the De La Salle Christian Brothers.
• To maintain high standards of Fatherly interest in the students’ scholastic, spiritual, social, and athletic affairs.
• To assist in the maintenance and improvement of the physical plant and grounds.
• To create and maintain a social bond among the members.
• To encourage the participation of all new and inactive members as possible.
Dads’ Club
The De La Salle Collegiate Dads’ Club is 70-plus years of being Men of Service, Men of Faith. But most importantly, being a part of the Dads Club means you are choosing to take an active role in your sons complete De La Salle experience, from the moment he walks in the door, to the moment he leaves.
You are leading by example for your sons that volunteering your time and talents is one of the most important ways to foster a true Lasallian community. Our membership is open to dads, stepfathers, grandfathers, uncles, or any adult male figure who serves as a vital male role model to any one of our students. There is no cost to be a member of the Dads Club other than your time and talents. Dads’ Club Meetings are the fourth Monday of the month.
Transportation
CARPOOL LIST
De La Salle Collegiate has an extensive carpool list that can be shared with registered families. Please contact Mrs. Angie Aldini in the Admissions Office at 586-541-6220 to join the carpool listing.
BUS TRANSPORTATION
De La Salle Collegiate provides morning bus transportation to both De La Salle Collegiate and Regina High School. The cost is $700 per student for the entire year. Please see the list of routes for pick-up locations and times. The morning route will arrive at Regina High School by 7:40 a.m. and at De La Salle by 7:45 am.
If you have any questions about bus services, please contact the De La Salle Collegiate Operations Office at 586-541-6261.
BUS ROUTES
Please Note: All routes are subject to change based on availability.
Route 1
• Walgreens 13664 23 Mile Rd, Utica, MI 48315
• St. Isidore Church 18201 23 Mile Rd, Macomb, MI 48042
• St. John Vianney 54045 Schoenherr Rd, Shelby Twp, MI 48315
Route 2
• Yates Cider Mill 1950 E Avon Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307
• Holy Family Regional School South Campus 2633 John R Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307
• Nino Salvaggio 6835 Rochester Rd, Troy, MI 48085
• St. Lawrence Catholic School 44429 Utica Road, Utica, MI 48317
Route 3
• St. Paul on the Lake 170 Grosse Pointe Blvd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
• St. Joan of Arc 22415 Overlake St, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080
• St. Issac Jogues 21100 Madison St, St. Clair Shores, MI 48081
• Corner of Fernwood and Frazho (Roseville)
• Corner of Park and Common (Roseville)
Register for De La Salle Bus Transportation here!
Download the BusWhere School App for your phone to know where the bus is and when it will arrive at your stop! Once you have downloaded the app to your mobile device, scan here to register for updates.
PILOT HANGAR
The Pilot Hangar is your one-stop shopping site for De La Salle products and services. Find everything in our store from DLS uniform bundles, apparel, accessories, to gifts and collectibles!
FINALFORMS
All De La Salle Collegiate student-athletes are required to be registered in our online athletic registration program, FinalForms. FinalForms allows parents to complete and sign athletic participation forms for their son online. The most exciting news is that FinalForms saves data from season-to-season and year-to-year, meaning that you will never need to enter the same information twice!
SCHOOL CALENDAR
Check out our calendar to stay up to date with what is happening around De La Salle!
INFINITE CAMPUS
Infinite Campus is our Student Information system that tracks grades, attendance, conduct, etc. Parents can also add funds to their students Food Service accounts through Infinite Campus! Access Infinite Campus here!
DLS MOBILE APP
Download the NEW De La Salle Collegiate App for quick access to important news, announcements, calendars, and links. Find the De La Salle App on Google Play or the Apple App Store. All parents are encouraged to download the app and use this as their primary source of information for announcements, staff directory, and calendars! Scan here to learn more about our Mobile App!
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EASY MEDIA SHARING WITH DLS
De La Salle has implemented a new media sharing option called DropEvent. This application will allow you to upload all photos you take of De La Salle students, faculty, events, etc. for direct access for our staff and your peers to view and use. Never miss a game, musical, or magical moment again!
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