Havergal College Course Calendar, 2020-21 Academic Year

School Policies Progressive Discipline (OS 1.1.7)

cannabis for the person’s own medical purposes in accordance with applicable federal law. Currently medical cannabis users are authorized under the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. School Premises: a building or portion of a building occupied by a private school within the meaning of the Education Act and the grounds surrounding the buildings of a private school where a private school is the only occupant of the premises, and the grounds annexed to a private school, where a private school is not the only occupant of the premises. Policy This policy is reviewed and approved by the school’s Board of Governors. All members of the school community are required to understand their responsibility under this policy to create a smoke-free and drug-free school community. Minimizing the health and safety risks associated with cannabis use is the responsibility of all members of the school community. Anyone who breaches this policy will be subject to disciplinary measures as set out in the Code of Conduct. Zero Tolerance of Impairment Cannabis is a substance that can cause impairment. Impairment at school creates health and safety risks for the school community and impedes the ability to learn. The school does not tolerate impairment at school, whether by students or employees. For students under age 19, cannabis remains an “illegal drug” within the meaning set out in the Code of Conduct. Attending school under the influence of cannabis remains unlawful and is a violation of the Code of Conduct. While there may be certain limited circumstances where cannabis use is lawful for adults in Ontario over age 19, the school strictly prohibits students over age 19 and adults from being impaired on school premises and such action will be considered a violation of the Code of Conduct. strict compliance with the Cannabis Act , the Ontario Cannabis Act, 2017 , the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017 and any other law applicable to cannabis. No person is permitted to possess, consume, purchase, attempt to purchase or distribute cannabis on school premises. Pursuant to the Cannabis Act, 2017 , anyone under age 19 is prohibited from possessing, consuming, purchasing, attempting to purchase or distributing cannabis anywhere in Ontario. Further, no one under age 19 in Ontario may cultivate, propagate or harvest, or offer to cultivate, propagate or harvest, cannabis. Youth under age 19 should be aware that violations of the Cannabis Act, 2017 can result in fines of up to $200 and the requirement to participate in an approved youth education or prevention program. Cannabis use, including by medical cannabis users on school premises, is subject to the restrictions in the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017 . No person is allowed to do the following on school premises: 1. smoke or hold lighted tobacco; 2. smoke or hold lighted medical cannabis; 3. use an electronic cigarette; and 4. consume any cannabis-based prescribed products or substances, in a prescribed manner. The following acts are strictly prohibited on school premises or during any off-site school-sponsored field trips, excursions or activities: Restrictions on Cannabis To help ensure a safe and healthy school community, the school requires

Progressive discipline is an approach used by the school to address inappropriate incidents and/or behaviours. It makes use of a continuum of interventions, supports and sanctions that builds upon strategies that promote positive behaviours. This may include reminders, review of expectations, detentions, contact with parents/guardians, loss of privileges, written reflection, conflict mediation and resolution, behavioral and/or academic agreements, referral for support services, suspension and expulsion. In general, the severity of punishment and the steps taken by the school will be consistent with the nature and degree of the misbehaviour in relation to the school’s progressive disciplinary approach. Each case will be dealt with individually. No two infractions of the Code of Conduct are exactly alike, nor are the needs of offenders necessarily similar. We recognize that each student is a unique individual and that every situation that requires disciplinary action has its own set of extenuating circumstances, which are duly considered in every case. Students who are found to be in breach of the Code of Conduct will receive a consequence that is age and developmentally appropriate. For students with a psycho-educational assessment, consequences must be consistent with the students’ strengths and needs reflecting the recommendations articulated in the assessment. It is important to note that in some instances a student’s breach of the Code of Conduct may be serious enough to warrant the school issuing a suspension or expulsion as a direct consequence of the breach. In these cases, the Principal or designate will be informed. Havergal is fully committed to ensuring the safety and security of its students, faculty, staff and members of the school community. This policy is intended to inform members of the school community of their obligations associated with maintaining a smoke-free and drug-free school and must be read in conjunction with the School Code of Conduct. Definitions Cannabis: includes the definition provided in the Cannabis Act (Federal) and the Cannabis Act, 2017 (Ontario) any part of a cannabis plant, including the phytocannabinoids produced by, or found in, such a plant, regardless of whether that part has been processed or not, except a non- viable seed, a mature stalk without any leaf flower seed or branch, fibre derived from a stalk, the root or any part of the root of a cannabis plant. a. Any substance or mixture of substances that contains or has on it any part of such a plant. b. Any substance that is identical to any phytocannabinoid produced by, or found in, such a plant, regardless of how the substance was obtained. Drug: any substance, chemical or agent including those for which the use or possession is: • unlawful in Canada or; • requires a personal prescription from a licenced treating physician. Employee: an individual employed by the school. Medical Cannabis User: a person who is authorized to possess Restriction of Cannabis

• possession of cannabis; • consumption of cannabis; • purchase or attempted purchase of cannabis; and • distribution of cannabis.