Frequently Asked Questions

In an emergency please call our 24-hour front desk at 973-792-5739.

The school’s Main Phone number is (973) 792-5700. You can dial a specific extension and leave a message for a teacher, the administration or staff.

Prep Division parents must call the Attendance Hotline at (973) 792-5783 so that the school is aware of the student’s lateness or illness.

Students are divided into groups that meet every day in the morning and afternoon. Each ‘Group’ is identified by a deceased monk/teacher’s name.

In general, beginners are 9^th grade students or any student in their 1st year of studies at SBP. A student may also be a Beginner if they have not yet completed the requirements of Beginners, regardless of grade. Members are students who have successfully completed their beginner requirements and are returning for the next year.

Homework is usually assigned each night, but depends on the class. It is the responsibility of the student to complete all assignments on time. Ask your son or daughter to check his/her homework assignment book. All teachers use Google Classroom to post assignments, resources and information. Some teachers also post student grades for students and parents to be able to track progress. Check with your child's teacher for more information.

Ninth graders will receive summer reading assignments via the freshman level team's Google Classroom.

All other students can find the summer reading assignment on the school’s web page at www.sbp.org by navigating to the “Academics” tab, then to the “Summer Reading Assignment" tab. The tab is posted at the end of Spring Phase.

The following are non-athletic activities offered at SBP:

520 Corporation  
Admissions Team  
Art Club  
Benedict News  
Boy's Scouts  
Broadcasting  
Chess Club  
Content Marketing  
Drama Guild  
Drumline  
Gardening Club  
Gray Bee Garden  
Gray Bee Ministry  
Gray Bee Urban Farm  
Investment Club  
Jazz Band  
Model Building Club  
Model UN  
National Honor Society  
National Society of Black Engineers  
Robotics Club  
World Cultures Club  
Yearbook

SBP School utilizes an automated tuition payment plan program called FACTS and all parents must be registered in FACTS to pay tuition. Once a parent has a FACTS account with SBP, parents are able to utilize FACTS to update information or make payments electronically online. Parents can contact FACTS at 1-800-624-7092. For further direction, you can contact Mrs. Assadourian SBP at 973-792-5764.

Sarah Ramos is our Financial Aid Director. If you have questions concerning your student account you can reach her at (973) 792-5755.

Please contact Mrs. Assadourian at (973) 792-5764.

Each Prep Division family is expected to support our annual fundraising events, which includes our parent raffle. Parents are required to sell or purchase $250 in raffle tickets. Failure to comply with raffle ticket requirements will result in the unsold tickets added to a student’s tuition at the end of the year for payment. There are no exceptions. Families who are able to contribute more than tuition and the fund-raising minimum are encouraged to do so as a tax deductible gift to the Parents Annual Giving Program.

School begins on the last Monday of July.

Freshmen must report for the overnight the night before the first day of school. (Students should have eaten dinner and showered before arriving.)

For other dates, please consult the school calendar.

Aside from the first day (see above), school will begin each morning at 8:00 AM. Members will be dismissed around 1:30 each day. Lower Division and Transfer Students may be required to stay a little later.

Freshmen must report each day at 7:40 and will finish around 3:00.

Ulla Golden can help you with paperwork for the National School Breakfast and Lunch Program. Her phone number is 973-792-5762.

The Overnight is a freshman experience. It is only for 9^th graders.

For The Overnight: Sleeping bag and sheet or blanket and sheet; good slacks and shirt for evening meal; shoes and shorts for recreation. Students must wear a shirt and tie each day and khaki pants or dress pants (jeans and cargo pants are not acceptable). Underwear and socks (5 sets); gym clothes: shorts, T‑shirt, socks, towel, sneakers. Clean‑up kit: washcloth and towel, soap, shampoo, toothbrush and toothpaste, deodorant.

DO NOT BRING: You do NOT need money, laptops, cell phones, tablets, I-Pod’s, MP3’s, CD players, ANY games or gaming systems or any other electronic equipment, jewelry, or air mattresses. Do not bring any of these items!

Every day needs for First Team are pens, pencils and books

The dress code is as follows:

Boys Prep Division: Gray SBP quarter-zip sweatshirt with embroidered logo, black dress pants and black dress shoes

Girls Prep Division: Gray quarter-zip sweatshirt with embroidered logo, black/white plaid skirt with black knee-high socks or black opaque tights or black pants, and black loafers

Middle Division Boys: Maroon SBP quarter-zip sweatshirt with embroidered logo, black dress pants and black dress shoes

Middle Division Girls: Maroon quarter-zip sweatshirt with embroidered logo, black/white plaid skirt with black knee-high socks or black opaque tights or black pants, and black loafers

During the warmer months students may be allowed to wear the SBP polo: Maroon for Middle Division and Gray for Boys and Girls Prep Division

Click below for the full dress codes.

Boys Prep Division

Girls Prep Division

Middle Division

Uniforms can be purchased through Flynn & O'Hara school uniforms online (www.flynnohara.com/register), via telephone (800-441-4122) or at their store:
544 Raymond Blvd. Newark, NJ 07105

Store hours:
Monday: 10AM-7PM
Tuesday - Wednesday: 10AM-6PM

Thursday - Friday, Sunday: Closed
Saturday: 10AM-5PM

Please do not drop off money or order forms at the school. You must purchase directly from Flynn & O’Hara. The school has no ability to submit or fill orders.

Pants should be in the form of dress pants - no jeans, carpenter pants, sweat pants, jumpers etc. Dickies pants are acceptable.

Shoes also must be of the correct color, but there is not a specific shoe style required. However, shoes must be ‘dress’ shoes (hard or rubber sole is acceptable). Other styles of casual, walking shoes, etc. are not acceptable. If in doubt, consider what kind of shoes would be appropriate for more formal dress.

For convenience, you can purchase pants and shoes through Flynn & O’Hara.

Please contact Flynn & O’Hara directly (information above).

Yes, they are located at:

544 Raymond Blvd. Newark, NJ 07105

Store hours:
Monday: 10AM-7PM
Tuesday - Wednesday: 10AM-6PM

Thursday - Friday, Sunday: Closed
Saturday: 10AM-5PM

There is no set gym uniform at this time. If there is anything specific that your child needs, they will be informed by their gym teacher.

There is no specific sneaker requirement.

Letters, automated phone messages or E-mail notices will be used to communicate with parents. Please do not ignore your SBP mail. Open and read it.

All contact information inputted to FACTS SIS will be used to reach families via our School Messenger system. This system allows us to email and call parents/guardians. Email is our main form of school to home communication for emergencies, reminders, and other notifications. Please keep contact information up to date and contact registrar@sbp.org if your email, phone number, or home address has changed.

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Ulla Golden can help you with paperwork for the National School Breakfast and Lunch Program. Her phone number is 973-792-5762.

Dr. Glenn Cassidy can answer questions related to Magnus Health. His phone number is 973-792-5740.

Parents can deposit money into their student's account in 2 ways:

1. Students or parents can give money directly to the cashier’s in the cafeteria.
2. Money can be deposited online by creating an account at https://www.payschoolscentral.com/. You will need to know your student’s ID number to create the account.

The school nurse can be reached at (973) 792-5782. The infirmary is located outside of the cafeteria. Physicals forms and immunizations need to be submitted through Magnus Health.

Yes, it is helpful for the school to have a lunch form on file for each and every student.

No, by law, we may not use the personal financial information on the lunch forms for any other purpose, including financial aid and other programs. To apply for financial aid, please call Sarah Ramos at 973-792-5755.

It is true that the school is eligible for certain grants and programs from both the government and private foundations based on the number of students who are eligible for free or reduced lunch. In reporting this information, only the percentage of students eligible is reported, not individual names or information.

Each form should be attached to an instructions sheet and frequently asked questions. However, if additional assistance is necessary, please call Ulla Golden at 973-792-5762.

Yes, every student needs a new physical each school year. Students are required to have an annual physical by July 30th.

A physical is good for one year from the date of the physical. If your son has a physical that has not yet expired, we can accept that until the new physical date. However, on the date of expiration, a new physical will be required or your son will not be able to be in school.

Students must have the physical completed by a physician and use the form issued by the school and the state Department of Education. The form has two sections, one for parents to complete before the physical and one for the doctor to complete during the physical. This form is available on the Student Services page of the school’s web site www.sbp.org.

Physicals are due on July 30th.

There will not be any opportunities for physicals to be conducted at school this year. Please make arrangements with your own physician or a clinic to have the physical completed before school begins.

Cardiac and Concussion tests are conducted for all of our students who are engaged in athletics or intramurals each year. However, students only need to complete these once every 2 years.

Cardiac testing consists of an EKG and screening of family history. We offer opportunities to get this completed here at the school, or parents can take students to their own doctor or someone referred by their doctor to complete the screening. Once completed, please supply us with a 'cardiac clearance' from the doctor.

St. Benedict’s Prep provides transportation only for students traveling to and from school and school related events. The school does not provide transportation between a student’s home and school.

Newark Bus Ticket Program

Students and families who live in the City of Newark may apply for bus tickets through the Newark Board of Education.

To apply, a parent or guardian must complete a Transportation Application, also known as a B6T form.

• Paper copies of the B6T form should be submitted to Mr. Hodge at school

• Electronic copies may be emailed to transportation@sbp.org

Mr. Hodge will forward all completed applications to the Newark Board of Education, Department of Pupil Transportation for review.

Students/Families that do not reside in the City of Newark, may apply for Transportation Reimbursement from your Board of Education. Your local Board of Education may or may not participate in a Transportation Reimbursement Program. This something you need to find out.

If your city/town participates in a Transportation Reimbursement Program, you must submit a B6T Transportation Reimbursement Form

Note: New Transportation Applications must be submitted on a yearly basis. Applications do not get carried over from previous years.

Private School Transport Application

The current deadline for the form for the 2026/2027 school year is March 1st.

St. Benedict’s Prep does not provide train passes for students. However, students may be eligible to purchase a Student Monthly Rail Pass through NJ TRANSIT at a 25% discount.

Who Is Eligible

To qualify, a student must attend an elementary or secondary school, including an accredited private or parochial school, in New Jersey, New York, or Pennsylvania.

How to Apply

Students must complete a Rail Student Monthly Pass Application and have it approved by the school before submitting it to NJ TRANSIT.

• Applications are available at any NJ TRANSIT rail ticket office

• Completed applications may be brought to Mr. Hodge for school approval

Once approved, the application is submitted to NJ TRANSIT for processing.

For questions about the school approval portion of the process, students and families may contact Mr. Hodge.

These can be found in Mr. Hodge's office. They are needed to purchase student bus tickets from NJ Transit.

Note: These are not the same as the St. Benedict’s Prep student ID cards that each student is issued.