Issue link: https://publications.tfs.ca/i/1030232
Parents' Handbook 2019 – 2020 41 Instructions for completing the screening is included in the Back to School Information packages, and includes three steps: annually signing and submitting the online offence declaration form to the branch administrator; every five years submitting a Vulnerable Sector Screening form to Toronto Police Services or the appropriate jurisdictional service; and providing the processed form to your branch. Please note that all teachers, educators and administrative staff hired by TFS undergo Vulnerable Sector Screening as a condition of their employment, and every five years thereafter. If you have any questions and/or concerns regarding the Vulnerable Sector Policy, please contact your branch principal. LANGUAGE POLICY The Language Policy outlines the goals for language teaching and learning at TFS. It is also a statement of action for achieving and evaluating these goals. Our policy is consistent with the principles and practices of the International Baccalaureate, and with recent research in language acquisition and brain development. Please go to your branch website under Teaching and Learning > Academics to read the full Language Policy. UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS The TFS uniform should be worn with pride and care, both in and out of school. Students are expected to adhere to the Uniform Dress Code and parent support is expected for the proper wearing and cleanliness of the school uniform. All uniform items should be clean, pressed and worn (tucked-in) as intended. Kilts should be worn at a suitable length, no shorter than four inches above the knee. Girls should wear Spandex shorts or tights under their kilts. UNIFORM DRESS CODE FOR JARDIN D'EVEIL, PK, JK AND SK STUDENTS First Dress First Dress must be worn by students on First Dress days (every Monday), for field trips, outings and other special occasions (as determined by the branch). - TFS white long-sleeved dress shirt with TFS bowtie OR - TFS white long-sleeved blouse - TFS grey pants OR - TFS grey tunic - TFS grey cardigan - Grey socks or tights - Black shoes (leather preferred) Everyday Uniform - TFS burgundy long-sleeved or short-sleeved polo shirt OR - TFS long-sleeved dress shirt or blouse - TFS grey flannel pants OR - TFS grey tunic OR - TFS grey flannel shorts - TFS grey cardigan (optional) - Grey socks or tights - Black shoes – running shoe style is acceptable UNIFORM DRESS CODE FOR STUDENTS FROM GRADE 1 TO LEVEL V First Dress First Dress must be worn by all students from Grade 1 to Level V for trips, outings and other special occasions (or as determined by the branch). Senior School students are expected to wear First Dress every Monday. - TFS white long-sleeved dress shirt with TFS tie (Grade 2 and up) - TFS grey flannel pants OR - TFS tunic (Grade 1 to Grade 3) OR - TFS kilt (Grade 4 to Level V) - TFS blue blazer (Level I to Level V) - Grey socks - (girls must wear grey knee socks or tights with tunic or kilt)