Family Handbook 2017-18

2. review policies  regularly with  students, parents,  faculty,  staff,  volunteers and  the  community;  3. seek  input  from  the Board of Directors,  students, parents,  faculty,  staff, and  the  school  community;   4. establish a process  that  clearly  communicates  the Havergal College Code of Conduct  to all  students, parents,  faculty,  staff, and members of  the  school  community  in order  to obtain  their  commitment and  support;  5. develop effec ve  interven on  strategies and  respond  to all  infrac ons  related  to  the  standards  for  respect,  civility,  responsible  ci zenship, and  safety; and  6. provide opportuni es  for all of  the  faculty  to acquire  the  knowledge,  skills, and a tudes  necessary  to develop and maintain academic excellence  in a  safe  learning and  teaching  environment.  Principal  The Principal  takes a  leadership  role  in  the daily opera on of  the  school. The Principal will provide  this  leadership by:  1. demonstra ng  care  for  the  school  community and a  commitment  to academic excellence  in a  safe,  inclusive, and accep ng  teaching and  learning environment;  2. empowering  students  to be posi ve  leaders  in  their  school and  community; and   3. holding everyone under her authority accountable  for his or her behaviour and ac ons;  4. communica ng  regularly and meaningfully with all members of  the  school  community.  Faculty and Staff  Under  the  leadership of  the Principal,  faculty and  staff maintain order  in  the  school and are  expected  to hold everyone  to  the highest  standard of  respec ul and  responsible behaviour. As  role models,  faculty and  staff uphold  these high  standards when  they:  1. help  students work  to  their  full poten al and develop  their  sense of  self‐worth;  2. empower  students  to be posi ve  leaders  in  their  classroom,  school, and  community;  3. communicate  regularly and meaningfully with parents;  4. maintain  consistent  standards of behaviour  for all  students;  5. demonstrate  respect  for all  students, parents,  faculty,  staff,  volunteers, and  the members  of  the  school  community; and  6. prepare  students  for  the  full  responsibility of  ci zenship. 

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

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