Family Handbook 2026-27

Art Co-Curriculars...........................................................................................................77 Student Leadership..........................................................................................................81 Student-Led Events and Initiatives......................................................................................84 Upper School Affinity Groups & Alliances..........................................................................85 Upper School COSSOT Events..........................................................................................87 Forum for Change About the Forum for Change............................................................................................94 Community Engagement..................................................................................................94 Global Exchange Program..............................................................................................101 HC-X: Havergal’s Innovation Hub What is HC-X?..............................................................................................................106 HC-X Micro-Credentials (Grades 9 to 12): ​ Learning Experience Opportunities..................................................................................110 Security School Access...............................................................................................................114 Transportation............................................................................................................... 116 Student Parking.............................................................................................................116 Swipe Cards.................................................................................................................116 Valuables and Personal Items.......................................................................................... 117 Emergency Procedures Evacuation................................................................................................................... 120 Hold and Secure...........................................................................................................120 Shelter in Place.............................................................................................................120 Lockdown..................................................................................................................... 121 Bomb Threat.................................................................................................................121 Agreements, Policies and Procedures..............................................................................122 Accessing IT Support for Families ​ JK to Grade 12..............................................................................................................122 Junior School Daily Schedule..............................................................................................................126 Excursions.................................................................................................................... 127 Attendance................................................................................................................... 127 Birthdays and Invitations.................................................................................................127 Digital Devices..............................................................................................................128 Lost and Found.............................................................................................................128 Upper School School Day Schedule.....................................................................................................132 Attendance................................................................................................................... 133 Lost and Found.............................................................................................................135 Glossary of Havergal Terms Havergal Terminology....................................................................................................138

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