Boarding School Handbook 2023-24

It is very important for you and the guardian(s) to understand the responsibilities of the guardian that you have named. Guardian responsibilities include: ● acting on behalf of parents in the event of an emergency or illness when, for example, quarantine is required or the Health Center is closed; ● hosting your child on occasional weekends and holidays or in the event of an unexpected school closing (at the discretion of the Head of Boarding, Deputy Principal or Principal); ● making decisions pertaining to overnight invitations and co-curricular activities; and ● providing housing for said students in the event of suspension or expulsion from Boarding. In the event that a designated Local Guardian is unable to accommodate hosting their assigned Havergal Boarding student, the parent(s) must arrange alternative accommodation and transportation within 24 hours of being notified by the school. We strongly encourage you to identify the guardian of your choice, as it is preferable that you make this decision. If you do not identify a guardian, Havergal requires that you be prepared to attend the school within 24 hours after notification of a health or disciplinary issue concerning your child. In the event of a school closing, Havergal will temporarily assign your child to a host family. Once you have selected a Local Guardian for your child, you give standing permission to the Boarding Staff to allow your child to leave Havergal College Boarding overnight throughout the year to stay at the Local Guardian’s home address (i.e. the Boarding Staff does not need to obtain your permission each time your child goes to their guardian’s home). This includes during any school breaks and holidays when Boarding is closed and your child is staying with your Local Guardian. Some Boarding students do not require a guardian because their parents live in close-enough proximity to the school. The Admissions Office will make clear what your guardian obligations are. The Guardian Agreement form is accessible for new Boarding students on the New to Havergal page, located on the Parent Portal. Returning students will receive the form in a Back to School email sent out in August. Community Living Expectations When living in our Boarding School community, there are certain behaviours and attitudes that are constructive to the wellbeing and happiness of all Boarding students and staff. Boarding students are expected to respect and comply with the Havergal College Code of Conduct as well as the policies created to address the issues of community life. The co-operation of each student and their family is vital to providing a supportive, functional, comfortable and healthy environment.

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