Havergal College Course Calendar, 2016-17 Academic Year

HAVERGAL’S CODE OF CONDUCT

Students and parents must agree to comply with the Havergal College Code of Conduct.

1. Introduction

Havergal College is a community of students, faculty, staff and parents dedicated to:

i. excellence in education;

ii. fostering personal and social growth in an environment of individual responsibility;

iii. the development of independence and self-discipline in each student; and

iv. the expansion of student’s interests and skills through pursuits both inside and outside of the

classroom.

The Havergal College Code of Conduct is based on principles that promotes respect, civility, and

responsible citizenship in a safe learning and teaching environment defined by the highest standards of

academic excellence and of personal behaviour. A positive school climate exists when all members of

the school community feel safe, comfortable and accepted.

All students, parents, faculty and staff have the right to be safe, and feel safe, in the school community.

With this right comes the responsibility to contribute to a positive school climate. The promotion of

strategies and initiatives, such as character development, along with the employment of prevention

and intervention strategies to address inappropriate behaviour, fosters a positive school climate that

supports academic achievement and the well-being of all students.

Responsible citizenship involves appropriate participation in the civic life of the school community.

Active and engaged citizens are aware of their rights, but more importantly, they accept responsibility

for protecting their rights and the rights of others.

The Havergal College Code of Conduct sets out school-wide standards of behaviour. These standards

of behaviour apply to students whether they are on school property, at school-related events and

activities or in other circumstances that could have an impact on the school climate. They also apply

to all individuals involved in the Havergal College community—the Principal, faculty, staff, parents,

volunteers (including Governors) and community groups.

2. Standards of Behaviour

By enrolling in Havergal College, students automatically assume the obligation to comply with the

provisions of the Code of Conduct. Central to the Code of Conduct is the understanding that each

community member will follow certain standards of behaviour. Self-discipline and a willingness to

accept responsibility for one’s actions and conduct are fundamental to the Code of Conduct.