Family Handbook 2018-19

The school reserves the right to expel a student when the continued attendance of that student  would not be in the best interests of that student or the school. The school also reserves the right  to expel a student when her behaviour is in breach of the Havergal College Code of Conduct,  seriously jeopardizes the school’s ability to guarantee the dignity and safety of its students and  interferes with learning, or involves conduct that has or will have a negative impact on the school  climate. In these circumstances, the school will make reasonable efforts to assist the student’s  family in securing suitable alternative education arrangements.  9. Progressive Discipline  Progressive discipline is an approach used by the school to address inappropriate incidents and/or  behaviours. It makes use of a continuum of interventions, supports and sanctions that builds upon  strategies that promote positive behaviours. This may include reminders, review of expectations,  detentions, contact with parents/guardians, loss of privileges, written reflection, conflict mediation  and resolution, behavioural and/or academic agreements, referral for support services, suspension  and expulsion.   In general, the severity of punishment and the steps taken by the school will be consistent with the  nature and degree of the misbehaviour in relation to the school’s progressive disciplinary approach.  Each case will be dealt with individually. No two infractions of the Code of Conduct are exactly  alike, nor are the needs of offenders necessarily similar. We recognize that each student is a unique  individual and that every situation that requires disciplinary action has its own set of extenuating  circumstances, which are duly considered in every case.   Students who are found to be be in breach of the Code of Conduct will receive a consequence that  is age and developmentally appropriate. For students with a psycho‑educational assessment,  consequences must be consistent with the students’ strengths and needs reflecting the  recommendations articulated in the assessment.  It is important to note that in some instances a student’s breach of the Code of Conduct may be  serious enough to warrant the school issuing a suspension or expulsion as a direct consequence of  the breach. In these cases, the Principal or designate will be informed. 

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

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