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Parents' Handbook 2023– 2024 1 Table of Contents OUR TFS COMMUNITY Our Vision, Mission, Values and Motto 2 Leadership Team 2 Board of Directors 2 TFS Foundation 3 TFS Alumni Association 3 Health Team 4 Campuses 4 Websites 4 PARENT INFORMATION Parents' Association 5 School Calendar 6 Religious and Cultural Observances 7 Activities on Religious Holidays 7 Hours of Operation by Branch 8 Arrival, Dismissal and Absences 8 Communicating With the School 9 Messages to Your Child 9 Emergency School Closings 9 Before and After School Care 9 Admissions and Student Re- registration 10 Business Office - Financial Matters 10 Financial Assistance 10 Accident Insurance 10 Tuition Refund Insurance 10 TFS Shop 10 Rent our Facilities 11 Transportation and Safety 11 Pedestrian Safety 11 Bicycles, Scooters & Skateboards 11 Parking and Traffic Flow 11 Student Parking 13 Carpooling 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 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 Information Technology 21 Homework 21 Assessment And Evaluation 22 Report Cards 22 Diplomas 23 Class Placements 23 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND STUDENT LIFE Citizenship and Mentorship 24 Assemblies 24 Outreach and Community Engagement 25 Excursions (Field Trips) 25 Overnight and International Trips 25 Co-curricular Activities 25 Physical Education and Athletics 27 Food Services and Catering 28 Lockers 29 Lost and Found 29 COMMUNITY POLICIES Code of Conduct (Abridged Version) 30 Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy Highlights 39 Vulnerable Sector Policy 39 Language Policy 40 Uniform Requirements 40 Academic Honesty Policy 41 Assessment Policy 41 Tutoring Policy and Program 42 Harassment Policy Highlight 42 Religious/Cultural Observances Policy Statement 43 Accessibility Statement 44 Health, Safety and Security 44 Money and Valuables 48 Dogs 49 Locations and Maps 50 Contact Information 52