TFS - Canada's International School

Parents' Handbook 2022– 2023 45 GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR ACCOMMODATIONS When establishing school activities, the school will respect the dates listed on our calendar of cultural and religious observances. ON THESE DATES: - We will avoid scheduling outings, events, meetings or activities unless there is more than one date offered, for example, parent-teacher interview nights; - We will be attentive to the dietary restrictions of the various cultural and religious groups. Special attention will be given to overnight educational activities such as camps and field trips that include meals; and - We will avoid scheduling major tests, examinations, school trips and compulsory activities on the dates of our calendar of cultural and religious observances. LIMITATIONS TO THESE ACCOMMODATIONS TFS will not accept practices or conduct which may put at risk human rights, safety and the needs of the entire school community or of individual members. ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT TFS – Canada's International School is committed to providing services in a manner that, as much as reasonably possible, respects an individual's dignity, independence, integration and equality of opportunity, including for those with disabilities. In its ongoing efforts to strive for accessibility, the school endorses the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the regulations supporting this Act. HEALTH, SAFETY AND SECURITY The safety and security of the entire school community are of prime importance. Students, staff and parents are responsible for following procedures outlined to ensure safe conditions. If unsafe conditions or practices are observed, they must be reported immediately to the school's administration. We are committed to ensuring the safest possible environment for all members of our school community. In addition to our Safe School policies, we have a variety of school practices to ensure student safety. We have specific Anaphylaxis, Harassment and Excursion policies. We also assume a leadership role in providing staff with training sessions and materials, organizing workshops, and inviting outside experts in child psychology and health to address such topics as bullying and allergic reactions. FIRST AID Each school branch has multiple staff members trained in First Aid. Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are installed in all buildings. In addition to the many first aid responders at the school, staff has been specifically trained in the use of AEDs and are ready to attend emergency medical situations. EVACUATION AND LOCKDOWN Some emergency situations may prevent the safe evacuation of a school building and may require steps to isolate students and staff from danger by instituting a school lockdown. In a lockdown situation, all students are kept in classrooms or other designated locations that are away from the danger. The school conducts two annual lockdown drills at each branch to familiarize occupants with these procedures. STUDENT AND VISITOR ENTRANCE PROCEDURES We have additional safety measures to further enhance campus security. Keyless entry systems are in use on certain doors and security cameras monitor entrances. All visitors (including parents) are asked to report to reception, so we can know at all times who is present in the school. Access cards are in use for Senior School students and TFS staff, allowing them entry during specific times. These cards can also be used when borrowing materials from the library and purchasing food in the cafeteria or items from the TFS Shop.

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