Family Handbook 2017-18

● length of  skirts and  shorts must  reach  to finger ps of extended arms. 

Students not adhering  to  the dress  code will be asked  to  change or wear a  school T‐shirt provided  by  the  school’s  teacher/supervisor.  If  the  student does not wish  to  change or wear  the  clothing  provided,  they may go home  (with parental permission) or  sit  in a designated area un l  the  ac vity  is over.  Behaviour Code  for All COSSOT Events  Appropriate behaviour  is expected of all  students at all  mes. The  following  is a  list of behaviours  expected  from all  students a ending a COSSOT event:  ● Be  civil and kind with  your  remark. Always  converse  in a mature and  responsible way.  ● Always be mindful,  courteous and  considerate of others.   ● It  is of  the utmost  importance  that  you  learn  to  take  responsibility  for  yourself and  your  ac ons. Remember,  you are an ambassador  for  your  school.   If  there  is a behaviour problem,  the  staff  supervisor  in a endance  from his/her  school will make a  decision  regarding  consequences or any discipline  required.  Dance Guidelines and Expecta ons  Many COSSOT events are dances and  this  type of event  requires  specific guidelines and  student  expecta ons.  ● Par cipa ng  schools are predetermined by COSSOT Middle School Coordinators/Middle  School Heads.  ● Each par cipa ng  school will distribute permission  forms with details  for  the dance  in  advance.  ● Each par cipa ng  school  is allo ed a  limited number of par cipants and each  school  determines how  individuals will be  selected.  ● Students may not  invite personal guests  to COSSOT Middle School dances.  ● Students who are on  the  list but not able  to a end  the dance must  inform  their  school  coordinator/Head prior  to  the event  if possible.  ● The  list of  students who purchased  ckets will be at  the entrance  to  the dance and only  these  students will be allowed  to a end  the dance. NOTE: We are  concerned about  your  child’s  safety—if a  student  shows up at a dance whose name  is not on  the  list,  their  parent(s) will be  contacted  immediately.  If parents  cannot be  reached  then  the  student  will go  to a  supervised  room and  remain  there un l parents  can be  contacted or  the dance  ends. 

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

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