Havergal College Course Calendar, 2019-20 Academic Year

Roles and Responsibilities of Parents Parents should provide assistance to their child in the selection of their community involvement activities. Parents are also encouraged to communicate with the community sponsor and the Institute Program and Project Coordinator if they have any questions or concerns. A parent must sign the “Notification of Planned Community Involvement Activities” form and the “Completion of Community Involvement Activities” form if the student is under the age of 18 years. The Ontario Ministry of Education’s Ineligible Activities The Ontario Ministry of Education has developed a list of activities that may not be chosen as community involvement activities. An ineligible activity is an activity that: • is a requirement of a class or course in which the student is enrolled (e.g,. Cooperative Education portion of a course, job shadowing, work experience); • takes place during the time allotted for the instructional program on a school day. However, an activity that takes place during the student’s lunch breaks or “spare” periods is permissible; • takes place in a logging or mining environment, if the student is under 16 years of age; • takes place in a factory, if the student is under 15 years of age; • takes place in a workplace other than a factory, if the student is under 14 years of age and is not accompanied by an adult; • would normally be performed for wages by a person in the workplace; • involves the operation of a vehicle, power tools or scaffolding; • involves the administration of any type or form of medication or medical procedure to other persons; • involves handling of substances classed as “designated substances” under the Occupational Health and Safety Act; • requires the knowledge of a tradesperson whose trade is regulated by the provincial government; • involves banking or the handling of securities, or the handling of jewellery, works of art, antiques or other valuables; • consists of duties normally performed in the home (i.e., daily chores) or personal recreational activities; and • involves a court-ordered program (e.g., community-service program for young offenders, probationary program). Havergal College’s Ineligible Activities Havergal College will not approve student participation in any activities that are on the Ministry of Education’s list of ineligible activities. However, subject to administrative approval, students may be able to accumulate up to 10 community service hours volunteering at school- sanctioned events, such as parent-teacher conference meetings. Participation in fundraising activities are subject to approval by the Forum for Change Program Manager. For more information, contact the Forum for Change Program Manager at ext. 6505.

The 40 Hour Community Involvement Requirement (OS 6.1.4)

In Ontario, every secondary school student must complete a minimum of 40 hours of community involvement activities as part of the requirements for an OSSD. The purpose of the community involvement requirement is to encourage students to develop awareness and understanding of civic responsibility and of the role they can play and the contributions they can make in supporting and strengthening their communities. Another purpose of the community involvement requirement is to develop strong ties between the students and their community, fostering valuable partnerships and long-term relationships. Students will select one or more community involvement activities in consultation with their parents. Selection of activities should take into account the age, maturity and ability of the student, the location and environment of the proposed activity and the need for any special training, equipment and preparation. The safety of the student is paramount. A parent is not required to sign a form or to be consulted if the student is 18 years of age or older. Community involvement activities may be completed at any time prior to graduation. Although this diploma requirement applies to students in Grades 9 to 12, students in Grade 8 will be able to start accumulating community involvement hours in the summer before they enter Grade 9. (Canada. Ministry of Education, Ontario. Policy and Program. Ontario Schools Kindergarten to Grade 12 : Policy and Program Requirements. Toronto: Ministry of Education, 2011. Print. Section 6.1.4 p 60) Students who enter Havergal College in Grades 9 and 10 must complete 40 hours of community involvement. The Principal will determine the number of hours of community involvement required for students who have successfully completed two or more years in a secondary school program outside of Ontario. (Canada. Ministry of Education, Ontario. Policy and Program. Ontario Schools Kindergarten to Grade 12 : Policy and Program Requirements. Toronto: Ministry of Education, 2011. Print. Section 6.1.4 p 60, 91, PPM124a) Roles and Responsibilities of Students In consultation with their parents, students will select a community involvement activity or activities. This activity must not be on the Ontario Ministry of Education’s lists of ineligible activities. If a student is unsure about the eligibility of any particular activity, the student should obtain approval from the Forum for Change Program Manager before beginning the activity. Students are encouraged to consult with the Forum for Change Program Manager to discuss their ideas regarding potential community involvement activities. The “Completion of Community Involvement Activities” form must be completed by the student, the student’s parent (if the student is under 18 years of age) and the community sponsor (that is, the person or organization that provided the community involvement opportunity for the student). The student must submit the form to the Forum for Change Program Manager upon completion of the 40 hours or at appropriate intervals throughout the school year. Students are also responsible for recording this information in the Community Involvement Tracker, which they can access through their Veracross page. They can access the necessary forms at the Forum for Change or in Veracross.

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