Family Handbook 2017-18

COSSOT Events  The Coali on of Single Sex Schools of Toronto  (COSSOT)  is made up of 11  independent  schools  in  the Greater Toronto area.  Interschool  co‐curricular ac vi es organized by  staff and  student  leaders are  communicated  through  the Assistant Heads at each  school  in order  to  respect  the  programs, dates and procedures of  the different  schools.  In all  cases, when a guest at another  school, Havergal  students are expected  to uphold  the Havergal College Code of Conduct and  represent Havergal College admirably.  Middle School Social Events  In planning  these events, one of  the objec ves at  the Middle School  level  is  to provide  opportuni es  for  students  to meet and  socialize with other  students  from a  variety of  schools.  The number of  students able  to a end each event  varies and, as a  result, each par cipa ng  school  is allo ed a predetermined number of  spots. O en, we have more  interest  than  spots.  Therefore, we must place  limits on  the number of girls who a end. Effort  is made  to ensure  that  each girl  is able  to a end at  least one event,  if  she  so  chooses. All  students are able  to a end  the  dance held at Havergal College.  Permission  Forms  All  students  in Grade 7 and 8  require parental/guardian permission  in order  to a end a COSSOT  event. The privilege of a ending a COSSOT event depends upon  students  taking  responsibility  for  picking up and  returning a  completed permission  form as well as adhering  to expecta ons of  COSSOT  in  terms of dress and behaviour at events. Permission  forms will be made available  via  email  to  students and  in  the Middle School Office prior  to each event and  should be  returned  to  the  same office by  the deadline  stated on each permission  form.  

Dress Code  for All  “Non‐Uniform” COSSOT Events  The  standard of dress  is  “Smart Casual,” which does not  include:  ● sweatpants;  ● ripped pants or  tops; 

● undergarments  showing;  ● pants worn below  the hips;  ● midriff  showing;  ● spaghe  strap/low  cut  top/halter  top/tank  top/tube  top  (students must  cover  shoulders); 

Last Updated Aug. 18, 2017  Havergal College Family Handbook 2017–18

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