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Optional Attendance\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Students have the right to attend schools based on their home address. Students also have the opportunity to access schools outside of the school that is designated to serve their residential address by applying for optional attendance. Acceptance at these schools is subject to space availability and program suitability. Check the status of schools\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The procedures, conditions, and timelines relating to optional attendance are described in the\u00a0Optional Attendance Policy<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0Optional Attendance Operational Procedure<\/a>. You can apply to two\u00a0regular programs and two specialty programs out of area.
\nElementary Form<\/a>\u2014Applications must be received by Friday, February 15, 2019.<\/strong>
\nSecondary Form<\/a>\u2014Applications must be received by Friday, February 1, 2019.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Policy Reviews\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The TDSB would like to know your thoughts about their policy decisions. Please click on the policy of your interest to see the current draft. You are welcome to provide your comments, including suggestions on the wording and provisions of the draft policies, questions, or recommendations using the contact information below.<\/p>\n

Restrictions on Alcohol, Drug and Tobacco Use Policy (P0XX):\u00a0<\/strong>To promote a working and learning environment that is free from the harmful effects of drugs, alcohol, and substance use, including tobacco, cannabis, and its related products.\u00a0Draft Policy<\/a>.\u00a0Closes January 31<\/strong>, 2019.<\/strong>Contact:\u00a0Gillian.Venning@tdsb.on.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (P0XX):\u00a0<\/strong>To establish the framework for the Board\u2019s compliance with the MFIPPA and other applicable legislations; and to demonstrate the Board\u2019s commitment to protection of personal information while recognizing and supporting the public\u2019s right of access to information in the custody and control of the Board and its third party providers.\u00a0Draft Policy<\/a>.\u00a0Closes February 4, 2019.\u00a0<\/strong>Contact:\u00a0Gillian.Venning@tdsb.on.ca<\/a>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Home Instruction Policy (P060):\u00a0<\/strong>To establish the Board’s commitment to providing home instruction services for all eligible pupils in accordance with the requirements of Ontario Regulation 298, Operation of Schools\u2014General under the\u00a0Education Act.<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>Draft Policy<\/a>\u00a0Closes February 22, 2019.\u00a0<\/strong>Contact:\u00a0Ron.<\/a>Felsen@tdsb.on.ca<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Student Dress Code Policy (P042):\u00a0<\/strong>To establish standards and fair and equitable practices for student dress in schools; centered on student engagement and student voice. To recognize that students need the freedom to express themselves and experience school as an important social environment, not a professional work environment, and that dress plays a fundamental role in how students build healthy relationships and express themselves.\u00a0Draft Policy<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Student Dress Code Policy Survey<\/a>.\u00a0Closes\u00a0<\/strong>February 28, 2019.\u00a0<\/strong>Contact:\u00a0Kenneth.Jeffers@tdsb.on.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

Employment Opportunity Fair<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Toronto District School Board is excited to host the first-ever TDSB Employment Opportunity Fair.<\/p>\n

Date:\u00a0<\/strong>Saturday, January 26, 2019
\nTime:\u00a0<\/strong>10:00 a.m.\u20132:00 p.m.
\nLocation:<\/strong>\u00a0Montecassino Hotel & Event Venue, 3710 Chesswood Dr.<\/p>\n

Learn more about exciting opportunities in the following areas:<\/p>\n