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Parents' Handbook 2019 – 2020 1 Table of Contents OUR TFS COMMUNITY Our Vision, Mission, Values and Motto 2 Leadership Team 2 Board of Directors 2 TFS Foundation 4 Alumni Association 4 Campuses 4 Websites 4 TFS Shop 4 Rent our Facilities 5 Catering 5 PARENT INFORMATION Parents' Association 5 School Calendar 7 Religious and Cultural Observances 8 Activities on Religious Holidays 8 Hours of Operation by Branch 9 Arrival, Dismissal and Absences 9 Emergency School Closings 11 Financial Matters 11 Student Re-registration 11 Financial Assistance 11 Accident Insurance 12 Tuition Refund Insurance 12 Parent Volunteers 12 Transportation and Safety 12 Pedestrian Safety 12 Bicycles & Skateboards 12 Parking and Traffic Flow 13 Student Parking 14 Carpooling 14 Walking Wednesdays 14 Parties and Invitations 14 Invitation Policy 14 In-class Celebrations 14 Communicating to Parents 14 Branch Websites 15 Other Branch-level Communications 15 Parent Information Sessions 15 Privacy Statement 15 Communicating with the School 16 Messages to Your Child 16 Textbooks and Supplies 16 Used Uniform Sales 17 Swimming for TFS Families 17 TEACHING AND LEARNING Learning Through Academic Ambition 17 Range of Programs 18 The Learning Forum 18 Language Lab and Resource Centre 21 Information Technology 21 Library Information Centres 22 Homework 23 Assessment And Evaluation 24 Report Cards 24 Diplomas 25 Class Placements 25 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND STUDENT LIFE Citizenship and Mentorship 26 Assemblies 26 Societies 27 Outreach and Community Engagement 27 Excursions (Field Trips) 27 Overnight and International Trips 27 Co-curricular Actvities 28 Physical Education and Athletics 30 Lunch Programs 31 Lockers 32 Lost and Found 32 COMMUNITY POLICIES Code of Conduct (Abridged Version) 33 Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy Highlights 40 Vulnerable Sector Policy 40 Language Policy 41 Uniform Requirements 41 Academic Honesty Policy 42 Assessment Policy 43 Tutoring Policy and Program 43 Harassment Policy Highlights 44 Religious/Cultural Observances Policy Statement 45 Accessibility Statement 45 Health, Safety and Security 45 Money and Valuables 50 Dogs 50 Locations and Maps 51 Contact Information 53