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Parents' Handbook 2022– 2023 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 Parent Volunteers 6 School Calendar 6 Religious and Cultural Observances 7 Activities on Religious Holidays 7 Operatioal Information by Branch 8 Arrival, Dismissal and Absences 8 Emergency School Closings 9 Business Office - Financial Matters 10 Admissions and Student Re-registration 10 Financial Assistance 10 Accident Insurance 10 Tuition Refund Insurance 10 TFS Shop 10 Food Services and Catering 10 Rent our Facilities 11 Transportation and Safety 11 Pedestrian Safety 11 Bicycles, Scooters & Skateboards 11 Parking and Traffic Flow 11 Student Parking 12 Carpooling 12 Walking Wednesdays 13 Parties and Invitations 13 Invitation Policy 13 In-class Celebrations 13 Communicating to Parents 13 Parent Portal 13 Other Branch-level Communications 13 Parent Information Sessions 13 Privacy Statement 14 Communicating with the School 14 Messages to Your Child 14 Textbooks and Supplies 14 Used Uniform Sales 15 TEACHING AND LEARNING Learning Through Academic Ambition 16 Range of Programs 16 The Learning Forum 17 Library Information Centres 20 Language Lab and Resource Centre 21 Information Technology 21 Homework 22 Assessment And Evaluation 23 Report Cards 23 Diplomas 24 Class Placements 24 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND STUDENT LIFE Citizenship and Mentorship 25 Assemblies 25 Outreach and Community Engagement 26 Excursions (Field Trips) 26 Overnight, International Trips and Exchanges 26 Co-curricular Activities 26 Physical Education and Athletics 28 Lunch Programs 29 Lockers 30 Lost and Found 30 COMMUNITY POLICIES Code of Conduct (Abridged Version) 31 Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy Highlights 40 Vulnerable Sector Policy 41 Uniform Requirements 41 Academic Honesty Policy 42 Assessment Policy 42 Tutoring Policy and Program 43 Harassment Policy Highlights 44 Religious/Cultural Observances Policy Statement 44 Accessibility Statement 45 Health, Safety and Security 45 Money and Valuables 49 Dogs 50 Locations and Maps 51 Contact Information 53