Family Handbook 2017-18

People and Program Evenings  O en  referred  to as Curriculum Night,  the People and Program Evenings provide parents with an  opportunity  to  learn about  the academic program,  teacher expecta ons and  classroom  rou nes  that  your daughter will experience during  the  school  year.  It  is an  me  for parents  to meet  their  daughter’s  teachers. There are  separate evenings  for  the  Junior, Middle and Senior Schools—all of  which are noted on  the Veracross  calendar. Parent‐Teacher Conferences  Two parent‐teacher  conferences are  scheduled during  the  school  year: one  in October and a  second  in February. During  conferences, parents and  teachers discuss  the academic progress of  your daughter(s). Conferences are booked online  through pickA me and  instruc ons  for booking  are emailed  to parents  in advance of  the opening date. Parents are also welcome  to  schedule  mee ngs with  teachers, Guidance Counsellors,  Learning  Support  Specialists and/or administrators  at other  mes  in  the  year on an as needed basis.   Full Report  The purpose of a Full Report  is  to  communicate  your daughter’s progress  in  terms of her  academic achievement as well as demonstrated  learning  skills and work habits. You  can expect  to  read  subject‐specific  comments  from each  teacher  that  contextualize  you daughter’s  standing.  Full  reports are provided  to parents and  students  in December and  June.  Update Report  The purpose of an Update Report  is  to provide parents with a  snapshot of a  student’s academic  achievement  in each  subject as well as  indica ng a  student's demonstrated  learning  skills and  work habits  to  that point  in  me. Teachers are not  required  to write  comments on Update  Reports. However, depending on  the  circumstances,  comments may be wri en  to expand upon  the  learning  skills descrip ons or provide more  context  for  the  current academic  standing noted  on  the  report. An Update Report  is provided  to parents and  students  in April.   Report Cards  Wri en  reports at Havergal  take  two  forms: an Update Report or a Full Report.  

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

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