TFS - Canada's International School

36 Parents' Handbook 2024– 2025 embarrassment. Any reprisal will constitute an instance of harassment. FRIVOLOUS COMPLAINTS A person making a false, frivolous or malicious complaint will be subject to discipline. A copy of the full text of the TFS Harassment Policy is available through each branch office. RELIGIOUS/CULTURAL OBSERVANCES POLICY STATEMENT TFS IS A NON-DENOMINATIONAL SCHOOL We welcome students and staff from all cultures, religions and faiths. We value the diversity and uniqueness of our students, employees and community. We understand that people from diverse cultures and religious communities need to work and study in an environment that is respectful, accepting and safe. As a result, every year we include a calendar in this handbook of the main cultural and religious celebrations that we will accommodate. 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. EVACUATION AND LOCKDOWN Some emergency situations may prevent the safe

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