Issue link: https://publications.tfs.ca/i/1421996
Parents' Handbook 2021– 2022 1 Table of Contents OUR TFS COMMUNITY Our Vision, Mission, Values and Motto 2 Leadership Team 2 Board of Directors 2 TFS Foundation 3 Alumni Association 3 Health Unit 4 Campuses 4 Websites 4 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 10 Business Office - Financial Matters 11 Admissions and Student Re-registration 10 Financial Assistance 11 Accident Insurance 11 Tuition Refund Insurance 11 TFS Shop 11 Food Services and Catering 12 Rent our Facilities 12 Parent Volunteers 12 Transportation and Safety 12 Pedestrian Safety 12 Bicycles, Scooters & Skateboards 12 Parking and Traffic Flow 12 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 14 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 16 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 Activities 28 Physical Education and Athletics 29 Lunch Programs 31 Lockers 32 Lost and Found 32 COMMUNITY POLICIES Code of Conduct (Abridged Version) 32 Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy Highlights 41 Vulnerable Sector Policy 42 Language Policy 42 Uniform Requirements 42 Academic Honesty Policy 44 Assessment Policy 44 Tutoring Policy and Program 44 Harassment Policy Highlights 45 Religious/Cultural Observances Policy Statement 46 Accessibility Statement 47 Health, Safety and Security 47 Money and Valuables 52 Dogs 52 Locations and Maps 53 Contact Information 55