Havergal College Course Calendar, 2017-18 Academic Year

Independent Study (OS 10.3)

Independent study is an arrangement by which a student is excused from attending some or all classes in a course in order to study independently but under the supervision of a teacher. There is no restriction on the number of periods that a teacher may allow for independent study within a given course. The teacher of the course is responsible for assigning components of the course, suggesting available resources, evaluating the achievement of the student and ensuring that the total work involved is equivalent to that expected in the time scheduled for the course. Students are expected

to demonstrate achievement of the overall curriculum expectations of the course. Permission for independent study may be granted by the Vice Principal, Teaching and Learning in consultation with the student, parents, teacher, Head of Department and Head of Guidance. Students must apply in writing to the Vice Principal, Teaching and Learning explaining why an independent study is in her best interest. (Canada. Ministry of Education, Ontario. Policy and Program. Ontario Schools Kindergarten to Grade 12 : Policy and Program Requirements. Toronto: Ministry of Education, 2016. Print. Section 10.3. p 93)

Private Study (OS 10.4)

A student may be permitted to take one or more courses through private study in one of two circumstances: 1. If the student is deemed to have a valid reason for not attending classes; 2. if the school does not offer the course(s). The school must be willing to monitor the student’s progress and evaluate her work. A student who wishes to apply for private study should submit an application to the Vice Principal Teaching and Learning as early in the school year as possible - normally not later than the first school

day in September if the student intends to complete the course by January 31, or not later than the first school day in February, if the student intends to complete the course by June 30. Permission for private study may be granted by the Vice Principal, Teaching and Learning in consultation with the student, parents, teacher, Head of Department and Head of Guidance. (Canada. Ministry of Education, Ontario. Policy and Program. Ontario Schools Kindergarten to Grade 12 : Policy and Program Requirements. Toronto: Ministry of Education, 2016. Print. Section 10.4. p 93)

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