Family Handbook 2017-18

Please note  that  if  your daughter  is par cipa ng  in  clubs or athle cs,  they will have a  later  dismissal  me  (4:45  ‐ 5 pm).  In  this  case, parents are asked  to wait  in  the  foyer  to  collect  their  daughter.  

Gator Care Procedures  Contact  informa on: gatorcare@havergal.on.ca

Before School Gator Care  ● Before School Gator Care Program begins at 7:15 am and  supports parents whose  schedules  require  them  to drop off  their  children at  school before 8 am, as well as  to  accommodate  siblings of girls who are  involved  in early morning ac vi es.  ● There  is no  charge  for Before School Gator Care.  ● If a  student has a  sister who has an athle cs prac ce prior  to 7:15 am,  she  is  to accompany  her  sister  to  the prac ce un l Gator Care opens.  A er School Gator Care  ● The A er School Gator Care Program operates each day  from 3:15  to 6 pm.  ● Supervision  cannot be provided on  school holidays  (refer  to  the Parent Portal  for  school  holidays and half‐day holiday dates).   ● The A er School Gator Care Program  format  is flexible and  responsive  to  the needs of  the  students.  It allows  for  the  following: 

○ a healthy and nutri ous  snack;  ○ unstructured,  supervised play; 

○ organized ac vi es by Gator Care Staff  (e.g.,  cra s, games, etc.); and  ○ a quiet area where  students are able  to  complete homework assignments. 

A er School Gator Care Billing Rates   ● The  cost  for  the Gator Care  service  is $15 an hour.  ● Billing occurs  in 15‐minute  increments.  ● Late Fees a er 6 pm: $25 flat  fee  (this  is  in addi on  to  the  regular  fee).  A er School Gator Care Registra on 

● Parents must  register  their  children  for  the A er‐School Gator Care Program, by email or  by phone. This  is a ma er of  safety as  the  school MUST know where  the  child  is  supposed  to be.  

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

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