Vancouver Talmud Torah, 998 West 26th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2G1, 604.736.7307
[email protected], www.talmudtorah.com Parent Handbook 2019-20 Table of Contents PAGE Mission, Vision and Values 2 Leadership at VTT 4 • Board of Directors 5 • Got A Question? We’ve Got Answers! (or “Where to Get Help”) 6 Observance of Shabbat and Jewish Holidays 8 • Religious Policies 9 Academic Life • Admissions 11 • Class Placements and Lists 13 • Student Progress, Parent Teacher Conferences and Homework 14 • Assessment Scales and Rubrics 17 • Code of Conduct and Discipline Policy 19 Student Life • Uniform Policy and Student Appearance 24 • Arrivals, Dismissals, Absences and School Closures 25 • Immunization and Health and Diet Issues 28 • Technology Use: Student Rights and Obligations 31 • Traffic and Parking 33 • Miscellaneous 38 • Shabbat Challah Recipe 43 Communications and Development 44 • The VTT Calendar at a Glance 47 2 “And you shall teach your VTT’s Mission, Vision and children diligently” Values – Deuteronomy 6:7 Vancouver Talmud Torah is an inclusive Jewish community day school committed to academic excellence and nurturing lifelong learners who engage the world through Jewish traditions and values. VISION FAMILIES in Greater Vancouver will recognize VTT as the premiere Jewish day school for students from a broad spectrum of Jewish practice and belief. THE JEWISH COMMUNITY in Vancouver will recognize VTT as a partner in educating Jewish students and an integral part of the fabric of Jewish life in the community. THE GREATER VANCOUVER COMMUNITY will recognize the active role VTT plays as a contributor to social justice in the community, across Canada, and around the world.