Family Handbook 2017-18

Learning Support Specialists  (JK–Grade 12)   Our  Learning  Support  Specialists  support  the  learning needs of all  students  in  the  school. Working  one‐on‐one with  students who have  iden fied  learning needs as well as  teachers, our  Learning  Support Team puts  into place  the accommoda ons  required  for  student  success.   Guidance Counsellors  (Grades 7–12)  The Guidance department provides  services and  informa on  to assist Upper School  students and  their parents  in making educa onal,  career and personal development decisions. The Guidance  Counsellors acts as  liaisons with  teaching  staff, Boarding  staff, Wellness  staff, Chaplains and,  where appropriate, external agencies.  In Grades 9 and 10, Guidance Counsellors  focus on  the  developmental and academic needs of  students, academic planning and  transi on.  In Grades 11  and 12, Guidance Counsellors  focus on  the university planning and applica on process.  Addi onally, Guidance Counsellors  support  students’  social and emo onal needs. Students are  placed with  their  respec ve Guidance Counsellor by House.  School‐Based Social Worker  (Grades 7–12)   The School‐Based  Social Worker  is available  in  the  school on a part  me basis. Counselling  appointments are  confiden al and at no  cost  to  students and  their  families.   Chaplains  (JK–Grade 12)  Havergal’s  roots are  steeped  in  the Anglican  tradi on and  the  school  is  fortunate  to have  two  ordained Anglican priests working with  the  school  to meet  the pastoral and  spiritual needs of  the  Havergal  community. While our  school  tradi ons have an Anglican  focus, major  religious  fes vals  of other  faiths are  celebrated and honoured at Prayers.   Nurses  (JK–Grade 12)  Staffed by Registered Nurses,  the Wellness Centre  supports  the physical well‐being of Havergal  students. Wellness Centre  staff work  to educate  students with  respect  to health and wellness,  while  trea ng medical  concerns according  to medical direc ves  issued by  the  school’s physician  consult.  

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

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