Family Handbook 2018-19

student’s academic support where possible. Additionally, the school may ask for supporting  documentation before it sanctions an extended absence request. 

Once the school has been approached by the parent and permission given for the student to miss  an extended period of time by the VP Teaching & Learning or Head, Junior School, teachers will  provide appropriate face‑to‑face and online support. As well, students are expected to take  responsibility for meeting with their teachers in advance of a planned absence and to meet the  expectations established by the teacher in every course. This includes the completion of all  assignments in a timely manner, as specified by the teacher. Students must check their Veracross  class page to see what they missed during their absence.  Unplanned Extended Absences  Sometimes it is necessary for students to miss school for an extended period of time when they are  sick, injured or otherwise unwell. These, and other kinds of unplanned absences, can present at any  time during the school year. In these instances, Havergal will do everything it can to reasonably  accommodate and support the student. In general, however, when students are unexpectedly  absent from school due to illness, they should check their Veracross class pages to see what was  missed during their absences, talk to their teachers about missed assessments and take  responsibility for catching up on what they missed.  In more serious cases, the school will do whatever it can to support the learning needs of unwell  students with compassion and resolve to help the student through a difficult personal time. These  are uniquely considered on a case by case basis by the Head Junior School, the VP School Life &  Student Wellness or the VP Teaching & Learning.  Returning from an Extended Absence  Upon returning to school after an extended absence due to illness, parents are asked to send an  email of explanation that will be shared with the School Nurse, who keeps this note on file. To  prevent the spread of infection, students should not come back to school until they have  completely recovered from any kind of infection. In the case of communicable diseases such as  measles, chickenpox, etc., the school must be provided with a medical certificate indicating that all  danger of infection is over and that the student is fit to return to school. 

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

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