Family Handbook 2019-20

1. Introduction

Havergal College is a community of students, faculty, staff and parents dedicated to: 1. excellence in education; 2. embracing the school’s values: Integrity, Inquiry, Compassion & Courage; 3. fostering personal and social growth in an environment of individual responsibility; 4. developing in students independence and self-discipline; and 5. expanding student’s interests and skills through curricular and co-curricular pursuits. The Havergal College Code of Conduct is based on underlying principles that promote respect, civility and responsible citizenship in a safe learning and teaching environment defined by the highest standards of academic excellence, personal behaviour and personal accountability. A positive school climate exists when all members of the school community feel safe, comfortable and accepted. All students, parents, faculty and staff have the right to be safe, and feel safe, in the school community. With this right comes the responsibility to contribute to a positive school climate. The promotion of strategies and initiatives, such as character development, along with the employment of prevention and intervention strategies to address inappropriate behaviour, fosters a positive school climate that supports academic achievement and the well-being of all students. Responsible citizenship involves appropriate participation in the civic life of the school community. Active and engaged citizens are aware of, and respectfully advocate for, their rights. As importantly, they accept the right of others within the Havergal community to do the same. 2. Standards of Behaviour By enrolling in Havergal College, members of our community automatically assume the obligation to comply with the provisions of the Havergal College Code of Conduct. Central to the Code of Conduct is the understanding that each community member will follow certain standards of behaviour. Respect, Civility and Responsible Citizenship All members of the school community must: 1. abide by the Havergal College Code of Conduct; 2. respect and comply with all applicable federal, provincial and municipal laws;

Last Edited: August 20, 2019 Havergal College Family Handbook 2019–20

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