Family Handbook 2019-20

6. Students may communicate, if necessary, with Havergal teachers while they are away, but this communication should be very limited in order to allow the student to fully participate in the host school’s academic and co-curricular program.

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 absence, 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 of Junior School, the VP School Life & Student Wellness and/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. 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 Edited: August 20, 2019 Havergal College Family Handbook 2019–20

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