Issue link: https://publications.tfs.ca/i/1294378
12 Parents' Handbook 2020– 2021 If funds are available after that date, the school will consider emergency situations. Please contact the Business Office at ext. 4277 for additional information. French Government Bursaries Available For French Citizens Children of French citizens living in Canada may be eligible for a French government bursary. Detailed information and downloadable forms are available on the homepage of the Consulat Général de France à Toronto's website at www.consulfrance-toronto.org. ACCIDENT INSURANCE Optional coverage is available from IAP Kids Plus Accident Insurance. This may interest some families as primary or supplementary insurance. To obtain more information or purchase insurance, please go to www.iapkidsplus.com. TUITION REFUND INSURANCE The school strongly recommends that parents take advantage of the optional Tuition Refund Insurance Plan. This program offers parents an opportunity to insure fees in the event of student withdrawal or dismissal, provided the student has attended more than 14 consecutive calendar days commencing with the student's first class day of attendance in the academic year. Details are in the Registration Guide: Terms and Conditions. RENT OUR FACILITIES Due to space and safety challenges, TFS will not be able to commit to any facility rentals for the 2020- 2021 school year. For more information, please email eventsandrentals@tfs.ca. PARENT VOLUNTEERS TFS loves its volunteers! In fact, we depend on their participation during school events, on class trips, and through a variety of committees. The goal of TFS' Vulnerable Sector Policy (VSP) is to ensure the safety of all TFS students. All of our volunteers (parents, caregivers, community members, etc.) are required to follow this policy, prior to volunteering for the school in any capacity. See the Community Policies section for details. For at least the first part of the 2020-2021 school year, volunteering at the school will not be possible. TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY ALWAYS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF OUR PARKING ATTENDANTS. Remind your child regularly of the potential traffic hazards and have him/her follow the established routines: - Cross at crosswalks or designated areas; - Walk, do not run; always look both ways before crossing the driveway; - Use the passenger-side door; - Be aware of others; - Never use wireless devices while walking; - Phone use while driving should be hands-free only; - Arrive and leave the premises promptly; - No playing at any time during the dismissal period; - Do not walk between cars in a kiss'n ride lane. At all times: - Follow our parking attendants' instructions; - Observe all parking and traffic signs and regulations; - Do not turn in neighbours' driveways or make U-turns; - Be courteous and patient; your children are watching! PEDESTRIAN SAFETY Toronto campus: By TTC: students arriving or departing should cross Lawrence Avenue with the crossing guard at the corner of Mildenhall Road or at the 318 Lawrence traffic lights. On foot: students should use the campus walkways. By car: students should enter and leave from the side of the car closest to the walkway. If a child is arriving in a taxi at La p'tite école or the Junior School, the taxi driver should bring the child to the branch front door.