Issue link: https://publications.tfs.ca/i/1484703
Parents' Handbook 2022– 2023 11 at the start of each term. Refunds are provided if there is an absence of more than five days. RENT OUR FACILITIES TFS facilities are available for rent during the year. Please email eventsandrentals@tfs.ca. 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. Under no circumstances should any students walk between parked cars or cross driveways! BICYCLES, SCOOTERS AND SKATEBOARDS Under provincial law, all children under the age of 18 must wear a helmet while biking. Similarly, TFS strongly recommends that students wear helmets while using a scooter or skateboarding. All staff and students are expected to walk their bikes and scooters or carry their skateboards while on school property. Bike racks are available in front of the Senior School, to the west side of the Junior School, in front of La p'tite école and next to the administration building (306 Lawrence) on the Toronto campus. There is a bicycle rack at the West Campus as well. PARKING AND TRAFFIC FLOW Toronto Campus Your co-operation in safe driving and parking on campus is appreciated. Fire route enforcement: The school must maintain a clear access at all times to fire routes for emergency vehicles. Please observe the posted fire routes, noted in the illustration on this page. Vehicles that are parked in fire routes may be fined by police or bylaw officers ($250 per occurrence) or towed off the premises; fines, towing and impound storage of vehicles are the responsibility of the vehicle owner. While briefly stopping for student drop-off and pickup is permitted, parents are strongly urged not to park in the fire routes. - Please do NOT arrive more than 30 mins before pick-up; - Remain in your vehicle if not parked in a designated parking area. (i.e. do NOT leave your vehicle unattended in the - Never leave your vehicle unattended when double parked or in the pick-up/drop-off area. Wait for the traffic to advance to safely pick up/drop off your child. Have your child's name card displayed on your dashboard