Family Handbook 2024-25

OUR COMMUNITY

Communication with Families

Parent Communication with the School Havergal is committed to openly communicating with every parent and/or guardian who is legally entitled to receive information from the school. Custodial changes that restrict and/or prevent information sharing by the school with parents and guardians in this way must be supported by legal documentation, which the school keeps confidentially on file. Ms. Lindsay Norberg, Deputy Principal, oversees students JK to 12. The Head of Junior School, Head of Middle School, Head of Senior School and Head of Boarding School report to her and ensure there is an effective management of information regarding student wellbeing. Should an issue arise, you are encouraged to connect first with your daughter’s Homeroom (Junior School), Form Teacher (Middle School) or Teacher Advisor (Senior School). Should you require greater support, contact the appropriate Head of School. In the Upper School, if a specific academic issue arises, contact the Course teacher. If the issue is not resolved, it should be raised with the appropriate Head of Department. If it is still not resolved, please contact Dr. Seonaid Davis, Vice Principal, Teaching and Learning. Guidance Counsellors can be helpful in supporting students developing their own voice and agency when challenges arise. They can be a helpful resource for students and their families when looking to navigate the natural ups and downs of adolescence. They can also support looking at overall academic pathways, course selection and post-secondary applications and scholarships. If you have further questions about these topics, reach out to the Director Guidance, Student Support & Wellbeing or Director Guidance, Academic and University Counselling. Krista Koekkoek, Vice Principal, Student Life & Wellbeing can be contacted if issues are not resolved. Additionally, there are numerous roles within Havergal that comprise the wellbeing network of adults with the expertise and care to support your child and you: Homeroom, Form teachers, Teacher Advisors, Assistant Head of Junior School, learning support specialists, guidance counsellors, school nurses, the school-based Upper School social workers and vice principals. Please feel welcome to contact members within this group at any time throughout the year to share behind-the-scenes information you feel is important for the school to know about your daughter.

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