Family Handbook 2017-18

ma er within 15 working days, absent excep onal  circumstances necessita ng a  longer  review  period. 

Correc ve Ac ons  If  the  complaint has been  substan ated,  the  seriousness of  the occurrence will determine  the  school’s disciplinary  response. Responses may  include, but not be  limited  to:  (a) inform  the parent/guardian of a  student’s behaviour and  the  corresponding  consequences;  (b) temporarily  remove privileges  (i.e.  recess,  lunchroom/cafeteria,  school ac vi es);  (c) refer  to  counselling and/or guidance  interven on;  (d) suspend  the  student; and/or  (e) involve  the police where a  criminal offence may have occurred.  The  complainant will be  informed  in wri ng by  the  school of  the outcome of  inves ga on and  correc ve ac on  that has been  taken and asked  to  report any  further  incidents of harassment or  reprisal.  In order  to prevent a  reoccurrence of harassment,  the  respondent’s  conduct will be  monitored by  the Principal’s Designate. School Rela onship  At  the  conclusion of an  inves ga on  involving  students,  considera on  should be given  to  encourage  the  students  to work out  their  rela onship with each other. The  school may appoint an  adult or peer mediator/facilitator  to assist  in helping  the par es  reach a  resolu on.  In  circumstances where a  complaint has been  substan ated,  the onus  is on  the  school  to  consider  first and  foremost  the  impact on  the  complainant. 

Formal Complaint  Student Harassed by a Staff Member or Volunteer  1.

The  student will  submit a wri en  complaint  to  the VP School  Life & Opera ons/Designate.  A  signed, wri en  complaint  should  include  iden fica on of  the  individual(s)  involved and a  clear descrip on of  the  incident(s) of harassment  including  mes, dates, places and names  of witnesses,  if any. Where  the VP School  Life & Opera ons  is  the alleged harasser,  the  wri en  complaint  should be  forwarded  to  the Principal of  the School. 

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

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