Havergal College Course Calendar, 2018-19 Academic Year

4. Roles and Responsibilities Havergal College It is the responsibility of the school to: i.

viii. treat one another with dignity and respect at all times, especially when there is disagreement; ix. show proper care and regard for school property and the property of others; x. take appropriate measures to help those in need; and xi. seek assistance from a member of the school staff, if necessary, to resolve conflict peacefully. Safety, Security and Integrity All members of the school community must not: i. act in a way that is injurious to the moral tone of the school or to the physical or mental well-being of others; ii. engage in bullying behaviours; iii. engage in hate propaganda and other forms of behaviour motivated by hate or bias; iv. be in possession of cigarettes, e-cigarettes/vape, alcohol or illegal drugs; v. be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs; vi. provide alcohol, cigarettes and/or drugs to a minor; vii. commit robbery; viii. commit physical or sexual harassment and/or assault; ix. be in possession of, or traffic in, weapons; x. use any object to threaten, intimidate or cause injury to another person; xi. inflict bodily harm on another person; xii. encourage others to inflict bodily harm on another person; and xiii. commit an act of vandalism that causes damage to school property or to property located on the premises of the school. 3. The Importance of Speaking Up Havergal College is committed to providing a healthy school environment that is nurturing, caring and respectful of everyone. If a student has been bullied, intimidated or threatened she needs to confide in an adult at the school. If a student witnesses an act of peer bullying, intimidation or threats, she is a bystander and as such is expected to take steps to help. If the school is not aware of an incident, it cannot act. A student is not tattling by contacting an adult; she is, in fact, upholding Havergal College’s core values by demonstrating courage, compassion and integrity. No one has the right to bully, intimidate or threaten another person. Bystanders who witness others being bullied, intimidated and threatened—and choose not to act responsibly—are complicit in the hurtful behaviour. At Havergal, it is important for people to speak up against intolerance, bigotry, ignorance and willfully hurtful behaviour.

develop policies that set out how the school will implement and enforce its Havergal College Code of Conduct and other rules that promote and support respect, civility, responsible citizenship and the safety and well-being of others; ii. review policies regularly with students, parents, faculty, staff, volunteers and the community; iii. seek input from the Board of Directors, students, parents, faculty, staff and the school community; iv. establish a process that clearly communicates the Havergal College Code of Conduct to all students, parents, faculty, staff and members of the school community in order to obtain their commitment and support; v. develop effective intervention strategies and respond to all infractions related to the standards for respect, civility, responsible citizenship and safety; and vi. provide opportunities for all faculty members to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to develop and maintain academic excellence in a safe learning and teaching environment. Principal The Principal takes a leadership role in the daily operation of the school. The Principal will provide this leadership by: i. demonstrating care for the school community and a commitment to academic excellence in a safe, inclusive and accepting teaching and learning environment; ii. empowering students to be positive leaders in their school and community; iii. holding everyone under her authority accountable for his or her behaviour and actions; and iv. communicating regularly and meaningfully with all members of the school community. Faculty and Staff Under the leadership of the Principal, faculty and staff maintain order in the school and are expected to hold everyone to the highest standard of respectful and responsible behaviour. As role models, faculty and staff uphold these high standards when they: i. help students work to their full potential and develop their sense of self-worth; ii. empower students to be positive leaders in their classrooms, school and community;

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