Havergal College Course Calendar, 2020-21 Academic Year

Duty to Report Ontario’s Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA) section 125 states that the public, including professionals who work with children, must promptly report any suspicions that a child is or may be in need of protection to a children’s aid society (society). The CYFSA defines the phrase “child in need of protection” and section 72(1) describes the specific circumstances that must be reported, including physical, sexual and emotional abuse, neglect and risk of harm. A child is anyone under 16 (or appears to be) or who is 16 or 17 and subject to a child protection order. Any professional or official who fails to report a suspicion is liable on conviction to a fine of up to $5,000, if they obtained the information in the course of their professional or official duties. [CYFSA s. 125 (5), (8), (9)] (Source: http://www.children.gov.on.ca/ htdocs/English/childrensaid/reportingabuse/abuseandneglect.aspx) At Havergal College, we recognize the individuality of each child and that each person explores the world in different ways and possesses different strengths and weaknesses. We work together to help students come to understand themselves as learners and learn how to properly self-advocate. We celebrate the individuality of each girl and encourage every student to be her own person, to challenge herself, to learn from her challenges and to celebrate her successes. Learning Support Specialists are available to help all students (Junior, Middle and Senior Schools) understand their learning strengths and weaknesses and to assist teachers in working with students with different learning needs. They identify students needing accommodations, review extended assessments completed by private specialists, develop strategies to meet the needs of identified students, plan for any necessary accommodations, design professional development for teachers, coordinate meetings with families and teachers to discuss accommodations and recommendations and may help coordinate out-of-school support. The Learning Support Specialists review all psycho-educational assessments and create Individual Education Plans (IEP), which identify annual program goals and describe the support that is available for that student. The accommodations are aligned to those of universities, colleges, provincial assessments and other standardized tests. Havergal will accommodate but not modify the curriculum. Accommodations include instructional, assessment and environmental strategies and supports. Accommodations are determined based on the recommendations of the psycho-educational assessment and in consultation with the student, parents and teachers. Students need a current psycho-educational assessment (within the last four to five years) on file. Generally, student assessments are completed in Grades 4, 8 and 12. Students going to university will be counselled to seek a current psycho-educational assessment. Learning Support Services

Inclusive Education at Havergal At Havergal College, we recognize the individuality of each child and recognize that each person learns in different ways. Working with students, we aim to develop their self-knowledge as learners, encourage confidence and nurture their agency. We encourage every student to be their own person, to challenge themselves and to celebrate successes. The Learning Support Team is responsible for supporting students, families and faculty in a collaborative model with the goal of improving student learning. The team collectively monitors student progress, manages accommodations and liaises with outside service providers to ensure students experience an education that builds on their strengths and supports their areas of challenge. Havergal College upholds the principles of respect for human rights as enshrined in the Ontario Human Rights Code , R.S.O. 1990, c. H.19, (the “Code”). Havergal commits to provide reasonable academic accommodations for needs related to the grounds of the Ontario Human Rights Code, unless to do so would cause undue hardship. Duty to Accommodate Reasonable accommodations will be provided to students in accordance with the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion. Havergal College will work cooperatively, and in a spirit of respect, with all partners in the accommodation process.[i] The accommodation process is a shared responsibility and everyone involved must work cooperatively, share information and work toward reasonable potential accommodation solutions. It is in everyone’s best interests that congenial and respectful relationships be maintained throughout the accommodation process in order to work together in identifying reasonable accommodations that support the student’s documented restrictions and limitations.[ii] Anyone requesting accommodation is required to cooperate in the accommodation process and to comply with reasonable requests for information by the school, as may be needed to determine reasonable accommodations for a student in support of their restrictions and limitations.[iii] Reasonable accommodations will be provided to a student up to the point of undue hardship.[iv] [i] “Policy on Accessible Education for Students with Disabilities.” Ontario Human Rights Commission , Mar. 2018, ohrc.on.ca/en/policy- accessible-education-students-disabilities. p 51 [ii] A Policy Primer: Guide to Developing Human Rights Policies and Procedures. Ontario Human Rights Commission . Government of Ontario. December 2013, ohrc.on.ca/en/policy-primer-guide-developing- human-rights-policies-and-procedures. p 29 [iii] “Policy on Accessible Education for Students with Disabilities.” Ontario Human Rights Commission , Mar. 2018, ohrc.on.ca/en/policy- accessible-education-students-disabilities. p 62 [iv] “Policy on Accessible Education for Students with Disabilities.” Ontario Human Rights Commission , Mar. 2018, ohrc.on.ca/en/policy- accessible-education-students-disabilities. p 63

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