Family Handbook 2019-20

School Rules

Havergal students will: 1. abide by the Havergal Code of Conduct; 2. comply with all published school policies, protocols and rules; 3. uphold and demonstrate the school’s core values: Integrity, Inquiry, Compassion and Courage; 4. attend all classes, Grade, Form, TA meetings, Prayers and assemblies on time; 5. wear the school uniform correctly at all times; 6. not smoke or vape while on school property, at a school sanctioned function or while wearing the school uniform; 7. not have any liquor—in any form—or illegal drugs on the school grounds and buildings at any time; 8. meet friends / guests at the school in the Rotunda and sign them in (and out) with Security; 9. not take or forward digital photographs, videos or audio recordings of people without their consent; and 10. comply with the Acceptable Use of Technology Agreement and Student Loan Agreement. Progressive Discipline The breach of school rules and policies by students at any grade stand in relation to a progressive discipline approach that is used by Havergal to address inappropriate incidents and / or behaviours. Progressive discipline is duly noted in the Havergal Code of Conduct. 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.

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

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