Welcome to Tilbury Area Public School. This has been posted so that you will have the necessary information to be familiar with our school’s organization, policies and procedures.

Please take the time to familiarize yourself with the contents of the handbook as this will help you to know who we are, what our goals and expectations are, and how our school operates.

Working together, as students and staff, we form an effective educational team. We look forward to your positive contributions and participation during this school year.

At Tilbury Area Public School we believe that schools must focus upon the development of each individual to promote growth intellectually, but also physically, socially and emotionally. Education at Tilbury Area Public School stands for:

• The importance of each student
• Caring, nurturing schools
• Positive discipline which leads to good citizenship
• Responsible behaviour
• Development of basic skills
• Excellence in all curriculum areas
• Development of work skills
• Successful learning for all students
• Involvement of students, parents and community members in the school

If you have any questions or concerns or if you wish to discuss the contents of this handbook, please do not hesitate to bring them to your teacher’s attention.

The Staff of Tilbury Area Public School