Havergal College Course Calendar, 2018-19 Academic Year

iii. communicate regularly and meaningfully with parents; iv. maintain consistent standards of behaviour for all students; v. demonstrate respect for all students, parents, faculty, staff, volunteers and the members of the school community; and vi. prepare students for the full responsibility of citizenship. Faculty and staff shall also assist the Principal in maintaining close cooperation with the school community and establishing and maintaining consistent disciplinary practices in the school. In addition, faculty and staff must assist the Principal by reporting incidents and assisting the Principal in conducting an investigation. In return, they must demonstrate respect for themselves, others and the responsibilities of citizenship through acceptable behaviour. Respect and responsibility are demonstrated when a student: i. comes to school prepared, appropriately dressed, on time, and ready to learn; ii. shows respect for herself, her peers and all members of the school community; iii. refrains from bringing anything to school that may compromise the safety and well-being of others; iv. complies with all published school rules, codes of conduct, agreements, policies and frameworks; v. takes responsibility for her own actions. Parents and Guardians Parents and guardians play an important role in the education of their children and have a responsibility to support the efforts of school staff in maintaining a safe and respectful learning environment for all students. Parents and guardians fulfill their role when they: i. comply with Havergal College’s Code of Conduct; ii. show an active interest in their daughter’s school work and progress; iii. communicate regularly and respectfully with the school; iv. help their daughter be appropriately dressed and prepared for school; v. ensure that their daughter attends school regularly and on time; vi. promptly report to the school their daughter’s absence or late arrival; vii. demonstrate support for the Havergal College Code of Conduct and school rules and policies; Students Students are to be treated with respect and dignity.

viii. encourage and assist their daughter in following the Havergal College Code of Conduct and school rules; and ix. assist and support school staff in addressing disciplinary issues involving their daughter. 5. Bullying Prevention and Intervention The Accepting Schools Act, known as Bill 13, requires all schools to prevent and address inappropriate and disrespectful behaviour among students in our schools. These behaviours include bullying, discrimination and harassment. The law promotes respect and understanding for all students regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or any other factor. Bill 13, Accepting Schools Act (2012) begins with a preamble. It says: • believe that education plays a critical role in preparing young people to grow up as productive, contributing and constructive citizens in the diverse society of Ontario; • believe that all students should feel safe at school and deserve a positive school climate that is inclusive and accepting, regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status or disability; • believe that a healthy, safe and inclusive learning environment where all students feel accepted is a necessary condition for student success; • understand that students cannot be expected to reach their full potential in an environment where they feel insecure or intimidated; • believe that students need to be equipped with the knowledge, skills, attitude and values to engage the world and others critically, which means developing a critical consciousness that allows them to take action on making their schools and communities more equitable and inclusive for all people, including LGBTTIQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirited, intersex, queer and questioning) people; • recognize that a whole-school approach is required, and that everyone—government, educators, school staff, parents, students and the wider community—has a role to play in creating a positive school climate and preventing inappropriate behaviour, such as bullying, sexual assault, gender-based violence and incidents based on homophobia, transphobia or biphobia; • acknowledge that an open and ongoing dialogue among the principal, school staff, parents and “The people of Ontario and the Legislative Assembly:

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