Havergal College Course Calendar, 2020-21 Academic Year

c. gravity of offence; d. offender’s documented history with regard to similar behaviour; and e. age of the offender and victim. vii. The complainant, at any stage, may choose to withdraw the complaint. Havergal, however, may still be obliged to investigate. Please note: If there is a suspicion of sexual assault or sexual abuse, based on the information received, then any applicable procedures required by law for investigation of sexual abuse or sexual assault should be followed. Appeal Process The decision may be appealed by the complainant or respondent in writing to the Principal within seven (7) working days of receipt of the decision. The Principal will receive the material and refer the matter to the appropriate Reviewer. The Reviewer will review the decision and make a determination in this matter. The Principal will make the final determination in the matter within 15 working days, absent exceptional circumstances necessitating a longer review period. Corrective Actions If the complaint has been substantiated, the seriousness of the occurrence will determine the school’s disciplinary response. Responses may include, but are not be limited to: a. inform the parent/guardian of a student’s behavior and the corresponding consequences; b. temporarily remove privileges (i.e. recess, lunchroom/cafeteria, school activities); c. refer to counselling and/or guidance intervention; d. suspend the student; e. expel the student; and/or f. involve the police where a criminal offence may have occurred. In circumstances where a complaint has been substantiated, the onus is on the school to consider first and foremost the impact on the complainant. The complainant will be informed in writing by the school of the outcome of investigation and corrective action that has been taken and asked to report any further incidents of harassment or reprisal. In order to prevent a reoccurrence of harassment, the respondent’s conduct will be monitored by the Principal’s designate. School Relationship At the conclusion of an investigation involving students, consideration should be given to encourage the students to work out their relationship with each other. The school may appoint an adult or peer mediator/facilitator to assist in helping the parties reach a resolution.

Reviewed December 2019