Havergal College Course Calendar, 2020-21 Academic Year

Determining Reasonable Academic Accommodations • Havergal makes decisions about the accommodations for an individual child in the context of our school environment, while maintaining the integrity of our academic program, our mission, vision and values as well as the teaching and learning philosophy of the school. • Each student’s situation is individually assessed and reasonable accommodations are put into place, short of undue hardship. • Academic accommodations may include instructional, assessment and environmental strategies and supports. • Academic accommodations are determined based on the recommendations of the psycho-educational assessment and in consultation with the student, parents/guardians and faculty. • As a general rule, accommodations for Senior School students are aligned to those of universities, colleges, provincial assessments and other standardized tests. • An accommodation will be deemed reasonable where it results in equal opportunity for a student to attain the same level of performance or to enjoy the same level of benefits and privileges experienced by others, and where it respects the principles of dignity, inclusion and individualization.[v] • The Ontario Human Rights Code does not guarantee “perfect” accommodation, nor does it guarantee the right to any one particular form of accommodation: if there is a choice between accommodations that respond equally to a student’s restrictions and limitations in a dignified way, then the school is entitled to select the accommodation.[vi] • [v] “Policy on Accessible Education for Students with Disabilities.” Ontario Human Rights Commission , Mar. 2018, ohrc.on.ca/en/policy- accessible-education-students-disabilities. p 66 [vi] 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 27 Meeting Education Requirements • The aim of accommodations is for students to be able to perform the essential requirements of the education service: the duty to accommodate does not require the school to exempt a student from meeting bona fide academic requirements.[vii] • Once receiving reasonable accommodations, a student must be able to meet bona fide academic requirements, such as meeting academic standards for admission, demonstrating specific skills, mastering the curriculum, and passing the class, course or program. Essentially, accommodation does not alter the academic standards by which success in a course is determined.[viii] • Havergal does not modify the curriculum. • [vii] 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 [viii] 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 27

Duties and Responsibilities in the Accommodation Process The accommodation process is a shared responsibility. Everyone involved should co-operatively engage in the process, share information and consider 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.[ix] [ix] Policy on Accessible Education for Students with Disabilities. Ontario Human Rights Commission . March 2018. p 39 Local Health Integration Network Service Providers As part of our agreement with the Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), Havergal is able to offer consultative support from designated service providers (such as an Occupational Therapist and Speech Language Pathologist, who provide services at the school one day a week). The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides specific consultation in the areas of fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing, self care, executive functioning and visual spatial concerns. The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) provides consultation and therapy around speech articulation problems. These services require a formalized recommendation from a Havergal College Learning Support Specialist to LHIN, who then consider whether or not services will be supported. If LHIN approves the services, those services will be provided at the school, at no charge to the parents, for a limited number of sessions. School/LHIN Responsibilities: • In-school services are subject to LHIN approval. This process can take as long as six to eight weeks. • Appointments are booked by Learning Support Specialists and are offered during the school day. Parent/Student Responsibilities: • An appointment may be cancelled in advance by contacting the service provider and appropriate Learning Support Specialist for a particular grade. • If a student misses an appointment without first contacting the therapist and learning support specialist, it will count as an authorized session. • Students may not miss an in-class assessment scheduled by a teacher under any circumstance. Furthermore: • Once a student is discharged from a LHIN service, they are ineligible for the same LHIN services for one calendar year. • Under extenuating circumstances, upon acceptance of a formal request directed to the VP, Teaching & Learning, a limited number of private sessions with the same therapist may be provided at the school. Parents are responsible to cover the cost of these additional appointments and pay the service provider directly. • These extenuating circumstances must be agreed upon by the Havergal College Senior Administration prior to additional sessions being booked.

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