Family Handbook 2025-26

OUR COMMUNITY

Student Publications ●​ Behind the Ivy (BTI) : the student-run school newspaper. ●​ The Bluestocking : a literary magazine, published annually. ●​ Ludemus : the student yearbook, published annually. ●​ Gator Zone : an electronic athletics newsletter written by students.

Community Rights and Responsibilities

All members of the school community are expected to follow the Havergal Code of Conduct and Rights and Responsibilities (linked at the end of this section). As a school, we are guided by our values of courage, compassion, integrity and inquiry. Junior School Expectations: ●​ Arrive at school on time and be present in their Homeroom by 8:25 am (Monday to Thursday and by 8:55 am (Friday). ●​ Practise the “Junior School Norms” (greet one another by name; invite and include others in work and play; wear the uniform with pride; open doors for others). ●​ Only leave campus when signed out. ●​ Smartphones and smartwatches are to remain in student lockers or backpacks throughout the Middle School Expectations: ●​ Arrive at school on time and be present in Form by 8:30 am (Monday to Thursday) and in Period 1 by 9:30 am (Friday). ●​ Wear proper uniform at all times. ●​ If a student has a class and needs to leave for an appointment, their parent or guardian must sign them out with the DSO (using the Veracross Student Logistics Module). Students are to sign back in at the DSO when they return to campus. ●​ Smartphones and smartwatches should be locked away in their lockers during the school day. Students are expected to comply with Havergal’s Digital Device Policy . ●​ Middle School students are not permitted to leave campus during the day (at breaks or during lunch time). day. Students are expected to comply with Havergal’s Digital Device Policy . ●​ Follow recess and lunchtime expectations, as outlined by faculty and staff.

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