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40 Parents' Handbook 2019 – 2020 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY HIGHLIGHTS TFS asks that all students, volunteers and parents/ guardians obey all laws/regulations and the Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy in connection with the use of TFS' computers, email, Internet and intranet access, databases and other computer and communication systems, including without limitation cloud-based servers that are accessible through TFS' computers (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Computer Network"). Members are expected to use the Computer Network in a responsible and productive manner. The school expects students to use the Computer Network, since it is an integral part of the TFS curriculum, and grants them the privilege of using the Computer Network to further learning. By accessing the Computer Network, members consent and agree to be bound by the terms of this policy, as may be amended from time to time in the sole discretion of TFS. We ask that adults and students demonstrate courtesy and good judgment in their cell phone usage and adhere to the following guidelines. 1) Cell phones and other handheld or wearable electronic communication devices are to be turned off, placed in lockers and, in the Junior School and West Campus, not used at any point during the school day. At the Senior School, they cannot be used during class time, unless otherwise specified (this includes classes, assemblies and concerts, or other special events). This will minimize disruptions and ensure that teachers have the students' full attention. 2) Cell phones and other handheld or wearable electronic communication devices are strictly forbidden in test or exam rooms, unless otherwise specified. Students are asked to keep these items in their lockers. 3) No pictures or videos are to be taken with cell phones or other handheld or wearable electronic communication devices without the subject's explicit consent. 4) The use of cell phones, handheld or wearable electronic communication devices is strictly forbidden in washrooms, change rooms, and the pool area. 5) Members should not post student names via tagging on TFS social media sites, such as Facebook and Twitter. If that occurs, the name will be removed and the user informed, if possible, of the reason for the deletion. 6) Members must not publish, distribute or post online photographs or video of other members or of TFS staff that may embarrass the individuals photographed. Notwithstanding the guidelines, the school at its sole discretion reserves the right to restrict cell phone and wearable electronic communication device use at any time. Please go to your branch website under: Resources > IT Acceptable Use Policy to read a full description of this policy. VULNERABLE SECTOR POLICY (FOR VOLUNTEERS) TFS has updated its Vulnerable Sector Policy to ensure the safety of all TFS students. It applies to all parents, guardians and community members volunteering for the school in any capacity, including in the classroom, on trips, supporting school events or initiatives (including those outside of school hours) or participating on parent committees and/or the school and Foundation boards. Volunteers at the Jardin d'éveil and in PK classes, in any capacity, will continue to be required to complete a vulnerable sector check as per the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA). Parents or community members invited to attend a concert, a Parent-Teacher night, or a school event, are not considered to be volunteering.

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