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Parents' Handbook 2017 – 2018 1 Table of Contents OUR TFS COMMUNITY Our Vision, Mission, Values and Motto 2 Leadership Team 2 Board of Directors 2 Office of Advancement & Alumni Relations 3 Alumni Association 3 TFS Foundation 4 Campuses 4 Websites 4 TFS Shop 4 Rent our Facilities 5 Catering 5 PARENT INFORMATION Parents' Association 5 School Calendar 7 Religious and Cultural Observances 8 Activities on Religious Holidays 8 Hours of Operation by Branch 9 Arrival, Dismissal and Absences 9 Before and After School Care 10 Emergency School Closings 11 Financial Matters 11 Student Re-registration 11 Financial Assistance 11 Accident Insurance 12 Tuition Refund Insurance 12 Parent Volunteers 12 Transportation and Safety 12 Pedestrian Safety 12 Bicycles & Skateboards 13 Parking and Traffic Flow 13 Student Parking 13 Carpooling 14 Walking Wednesdays 14 Parties and Invitations 14 Invitation Policy 14 In-class Celebrations 14 Communicating to Parents 14 Branch Websites 14 Other Branch-level Communications 15 Social Media 15 Public Website 15 Parent Information Sessions 15 Privacy Statement 15 Communicating with the School 16 Messages to Your Child 16 Textbooks and Supplies 16 Used Uniform Sales 17 Swimming for TFS Families 17 TEACHING AND LEARNING Range of Programs 18 The Learning Forum 18 Language Lab and Resource Centre 21 Information Technology 22 Library Information Centres 23 Homework 24 Examinations 24 Report Cards 24 Diplomas 25 Class Placements 25 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND STUDENT LIFE Citizenship and Mentorship 26 Assemblies 26 Societies 26 Outreach and Community Engagement 27 Excursions (Field Trips) 27 Overnight and International Trips 28 Co-curricular Actvities 28 Physical Education and Athletics 30 Lunch Programs 31 Lockers 32 Lost and Found 33 COMMUNITY POLICIES Code of Conduct (Abridged Version) 33 Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy Highlights 40 Vulnerable Sector Policy 41 Language Policy 41 Uniform Requirements 41 Academic Honesty Policy 43 Assessment Policy 43 Tutoring Policy and Program 43 Harassment Policy Highlights 44 Religious/Cultural Observances Policy Statement 45 Accessibility Statement 46 Health, Safety and Security 47 Money and Valuables 50 Dogs 50 Locations and Maps 51 Contact Information 53