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Parents' Handbook 2024– 2025 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 4 Health Team 4 Campuses 4 Websites 5 PARENT INFORMATION Parents' Association 6 Parent Volunteer 7 School Calendar 7 Religious and Cultural Observances 8 Activities on Religious Holidays 8 Operational Information by Branch 9 Arrival, Dismissal and Absences 9 Communicating With the School 10 Messages to Your Child 10 Emergency School Closings 10 Before and After School Care 10 Admissions and Student Re- registration 11 Business Office - Financial Matters 11 Financial Assistance 11 Accident Insurance 11 Tuition Refund Insurance 11 TFS Shop 11 Rent our Facilities 12 Transportation and Safety 12 Pedestrian Safety 12 Bicycles, Scooters & Skateboards 12 Parking and Traffic Flow 13 Parties and Invitations 14 Invitation Policy 14 In-class Celebrations 14 Communicating to Parents 14 Parent Portal 14 Other Branch-level Communications 14 Parent Information Sessions 14 Privacy Statement 15 Textbooks and Supplies 15 Used Uniform Sales 16 TEACHING AND LEARNING Learning Through Academic Ambition 17 Range of Programs 17 The Learning Forum 18 Library Information Centres 21 Information Technology 22 Homework 22 Assessment And Evaluation 23 Report Cards 23 Diplomas 24 Class Placements 25 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND STUDENT LIFE Citizenship and Mentorship 25 Assemblies 26 Outreach and Community Engagement 26 Excursions (Field Trips) 26 Overnight and International Trips 26 Co-curricular Activities 26 Physical Education and Athletics 28 Food Services and Catering 29 Lockers 30 Lost and Found 30 COMMUNITY POLICIES Code of Conduct 31 Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy Highlights 31 Community Policies 32 Vulnerable Sector Policy 32 Language Policy 32 Uniform Requirements 32 Academic Honesty Policy 33 Assessment Policy 34 Tutoring Policy and Program 34 Harassment Policy Highlight 35 Religious/Cultural Observances Policy Statement 36 Accessibility Statement 36 Health, Safety and Security 36 Money and Valuables 41 Dogs 41 Locations and Maps 42 Contact Information 44