Family Handbook 2018-19

Local Partnerships  Middle School and Senior School students have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of  local partnerships across Toronto, each with a different focus. All of our partnerships have our  students working with diverse groups of people toward a shared purpose. In the Junior School,  students design initiatives with the Forum for Change club that meets three times a week with the  Forum for Change and Junior School staff. Students can pursue their classroom learning further, ask  questions, follow their passions, pitch their ideas for engaging in the world and explore how to act  on them.  Exchange Program  The Exchange Program at Havergal College offers students an opportunity to take part in  experiential learning and personal development through living and studying in another country  and, in return, hosting a visiting Exchange student. The Exchange experience enables students to  see themselves as part of the international community and develop into confident, capable,  compassionate young women who can contribute to the global community. Students who  participate in the Exchange program must comply with Havergal’s Extended Absence policy.  Academic Policy for Students Going on Exchange  The school highly values exchange opportunities; however, students are responsible and  accountable for Havergal course content. Our goal is to provide support to students such that they  can benefit from the exchange without academic penalties. Exchange guidelines are specified in  materials made available to parents and students.  1. To ensure that students going on Exchange receive the support that they need, students will  inform all of their teachers of their Exchange dates and discuss academic requirements well  in advance of their departure.   2. In all subjects, course teams with the support of the Department Head will decide what is  considered essential material that must be covered and how it will be covered while  students are away on Exchange. Where feasible, students will not be expected to complete  assessments due when they were away, although they are responsible for the material  covered. In some courses, this may not be possible.   3. Teachers and students must meet prior to the student leaving on Exchange to determine  what work must be completed and how/when it will be completed. This information will be  recorded on the Google Academic Agreement Form, which will be shared with the Forum 

Last Updated August 17, 2018 Havergal College Family Handbook 2018–19

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