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STUDENT HANDBOOK 2021-2022 · 5782
TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 MISSION STATEMENT
4 WELCOME FROM RABBI GRAUER
7 CONTACT DETAILS
8 TEFILLA AND SCHEDULE
9 STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
14 ATTENDANCE
16 CURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS
18 EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS: FIRE DRILL
21 CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
23 STUDENT COUNCIL AND YEARBOOK
ULPANAT OROT Note: Photos may have been taken prior to COVID-19 safety protocols
2 STUDENT HANDBOOK 2021-2022
President
MISSION STATEMENT Aaron Ames
Chair
The mission of Ulpanat Orot is to inculcate within our students an Moishe Kesten
appreciation for and a commitment to Torah observance and values.
Vice President
Ulpanat Orot, founded in 1975, was established in Toronto with several
Mordechai Katzman (’92)
specific goals in mind:
Treasurer
• To create an environment where religiously committed girls will be able to Ezra Lauterpacht
grow intellectually, socially, emotionally, and religiously in a vibrant Jewish Secretary
setting. Jonathan Straus
• To offer a dual curriculum of Judaic and General Studies that will arm our Executive Officer
students with the methodological tools needed to become self-reliant in Hadassa Pertman (’04)
classical Jewish texts and give them a broad-based secular grounding in the Immediate Past President
classical world disciplines. Howard Wasserman
• To deepen and strengthen the centrality of Eretz Yisrael and Medinat Yisrael Past Presidents
Nachman Sokol ז״ל
as a fundamental element of our Torah beliefs and, to this end, to stress the
Saul Koschitzky
importance of lashon hakodesh as a manner of achieving these goals.
Eli Rubinstein
• To encourage and fervently support the notion of our students continuing I. Berl Nadler
their Judaic studies at seminaries in Eretz Yisrael and in other institutions of Naftali Winter
higher Jewish learning. Jeff Shumacher
Steve Mayer
Board of Directors
Ahuva Edell
Alon Kronenberg
Ruthie Mammon
Joel Muscat
Devora Paskowitz
Dan Rabinovitch
Talia Samson (’96)
Aryeh Samuel (’08)
Sendy Shorser (’05)
Marcia Shumacher (’82)
Jeremy Silver (’05)
Shana Strauss (’91)
Life Members
Aron Frankel ז״ל
Henry Koschitzky
Saul Koschitzky
Michael Lax
Bessie Orfus ז״ל
Kurt Rothschild
Phil Schwartz
Jack Weinbaum ז״ל
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STUDENT HANDBOOK 2021-2022 3
WELCOME FROM RABBI GRAUER
Dear Students,
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks zt”l explained that after their nighttime battle, Yaakov Avinu refused to allow the
angel to leave without first giving Yaakov a blessing, because he wanted to take something positive
away from a challenging situation.
Rabbi Sacks teaches us that this should be our attitude through all difficult situations: I won’t leave it –
and I won’t let the struggle leave me – until I take something positive away from it, such that I can grow
from it.
COVID wreaked havoc on our schools and communities, but there are many possible blessings we can
take from it to help us grow into the coming year.
• Many of us were able to spend quality time with our close nuclear family that, prior to this,
might have felt impossible. Travel was reduced and home offices were created throughout our
community. In many ways the locus of educational and even religious growth was moved from
our schools and shuls to our homes, and our families came together as best as possible.
• Our collective technological skills improved, as well as the use of online platforms and strategies
we never imagined we’d be using. Zoom and others certainly open up great possibilities for what
our future educational initiatives might look like. While we might need a break from the intensity
and total hours of online education, there is no doubt our online proficiency was propelled
forward and once we are back in class and able to evaluate which parts we want to keep, our total
educational experience will be enhanced.
• Teachers were able to experiment and take risks within their classrooms and assignments that
forced educators of all kinds to re-evaluate and renew their thinking, and look for ways to grow
within an untraditional educational environment. While many teachers might return to more
traditional methods of teaching and assessments there will undoubtedly be improvements and
new ideas that remain.
• The pandemic helped us become more attentive to the stress and trauma our students
experience. While many of its causes are beyond the purview of school, we learned the
importance of shifting some levers to reduce our students’ stress and anxiety and thus providing
greater support for their mental health and wellbeing. This can also include greater mutual
awareness of peers in distress, thereby nurturing community building and greater resilience as
individuals and as a group.
There is no doubt we are all looking forward to a new school year with less COVID and less uncertainty,
but we would be remiss if we didn’t also apply lessons learned and look for ways to grow from these
challenges.
May Hashem bless us all with good health and happiness, and help us make 2021-22/5782 our most
successful year ever!
Rabbi Seth Grauer
Rosh Yeshiva & Head of School
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ADMINISTRATION
RABBI DR. SETH N. GRAUER MR. HILLEL RAPP
Rosh Yeshiva and Head of School Principal
MRS. SHARON FIXLER MRS. SHARI WEINBERG MRS. SHIRA LIPNER MS. MIRIAM BESSIN MRS. MIRIAM KLEIN
Assistant Principal Director of Guidance Director of Judaic Studies Director of Student Life Director of Educational Support
SHLICHIM & SHLICHOT
RABBI EITAN AVINER MRS. RACHEL AVINER RABBI MENACHEM BURKIS MRS. EFRAT BURKIS RABBI HILLEL HOROVITZ MS. ORTAL MUADA MS. RACHELI PERETZ
Director of Judaic Advancement
and Israel Guidance
MRS. PRIELLE RAKOVSKY MS. NETAAYA SCHWARZ RABBI BENTZI SHOR MRS. ESTHER SHOR RABBI AZ THAU MRS. HADASSAH THAU
DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
RABBI GAVRY MANDEL MS. TAMARA COLODNY MS. RONIT BENDAYAN MR. COREY ISENBERG MRS. ROBERTA NEWMAN MRS. SOHEILA SABETI MR. DANIEL SAFRAN MR. GABI SHULL
Managing Director Development Coordinator Development Associate Development Associate Development Associate Executive Assistant to Rabbi Grauer Graphic Designer and Director, ETA (Experiences,
and Development Associate
Communications Associate Trips and Adventures)
BUSINESS OFFICE EDUCATIONAL OFFICE
MS. ESTHER MENDLOWITZ MS. SANDY GUO MRS. GEOULA OSIPOV MRS. ROSANA SALAMA RABBI DOV SITNIK MRS. ASNETTE OSIPOV MRS. STACEY FRIENDLY-DANIELS
Manager, Business Bookkeeper and Controller Administrative Assistant Operations Associate Office Manager Administrative Assistant
Administration Administrative Assistant
FACILITIES STAFF
MR. MORRIS BRAND MR. STEVE HYSTEK
Information Technology Manager Building Maintenance
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FACULTY
MRS. SARIT ANSTANDIG MRS. SARAH BEHL MRS. RACHEL BELZBERG MS. ALLISON BEULA MRS. MONICA CHOCRON RABBI AKIVA DANZINGER MRS. RINA DEUTSCH
Judaic Studies English Mathematics Dance Science and Mathematics Arts and Engineering Judaic Studies
MR. EZER DIENA MS. ATARA ENGLISH MRS. SARA ERLICH MRS. NADIA GLICK MRS. FAIGY GRUNFELD RABBI NOAM HOROWITZ MS. DEVORAH JACOBS
Science Social Worker Ivrit Mathematics and Judaic Studies Judaic Studies Mathematics
Social Sciences
MRS. LEORA KASPER MRS. SHYNDEE KESTENBAUM RABBI YOSEF KURTZ MS. ILANA LAZAR DR. SHLOMIT LEVY MRS. ROCHELLE LIPSON MRS. YAEL LIPSON
Mathematics Judaic Studies Judaic Studies and Health and Physical Education, Arts Science Arts Social Sciences and Learning
Social Sciences and Development Strategies
RABBI SHLOMO MANDEL DR. JANNA NADLER MRS. LEA NEW-MINKOWITZ MR. EFI PALVANOV MRS. ELISHEVA REICHMANN MRS. ARLENE RIPSMAN MS. ESTHER RUTLEDGE
Judaic Studies English Judaic Studies, English Science Religious Guidance Mathematics and Mathematics
and Social Sciences Computer Science
RABBI PINI SACK MR. ERIC SALTSMAN MR. ELI SCHNEIDER MR. GORD SKAROTT MRS. RIFKA SONENBERG MS. LEORA STERLIN MR. MICHAEL TEVERSHAM
Judaic Studies English, Social Sciences and Arts English, Social Sciences Health Student Support Social Sciences Social Sciences
and Learning Strategies
MRS. KENDRA THOMPSON MR. BRYAN WEINBERG
Social Sciences and Mathematics Social Sciences
BEIT MIDRASH ZICHRON DOV
RABBI MORDECHAI RABBI JARED ANSTANDIG RABBI YEHUDA MANN RABBI STEVEN GOTLIB RABBI CHAIM METZGER MRS. SHIRA METZGER RABBI IDAN RAKOVSKY RABBI MOSHE YERES
TORCZYNER Sgan Rosh Beit Midrash Sgan Rosh Beit Midrash Avreich Avreich Shlicha and Director, Avreich Director, Seder Boker
Rosh Beit Midrash Women’s Beit Midrash
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CONTACT DETAILS TEL: 416-538-5434 FAX: 416-638-7905
EDUCATIONAL OFFICE BUSINESS AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICES
TEL: 416-630-6772 FAX: 416-398-5711
NAME EXT. EMAIL
NAME EXT. EMAIL
Rabbi Seth Grauer 450 rabbigrauer@bastoronto.org
Ms. Esther Mendlowitz 241 emendlowitz@bastoronto.org
Mr. Hillel Rapp 442 hrapp@bastoronto.org
Ms. Sandy Guo 248 sguo@bastoronto.org
Mrs. Sharon Fixler 434 sfixler@bastoronto.org
Mrs. Geoula Osipov 234 gosipov@bastoronto.org
Mrs. Shira Lipner 433 slipner@bastoronto.org
Mrs. Rosana Salama 246 rsalama@bastoronto.org
Ms. Miriam Bessin 426 mbessin@bastoronto.org
Rabbi Dov Sitnik 233 dsitnik@bastoronto.org
Mrs. Asnette Osipov 431 aosipov@bastoronto.org
Rabbi Gavry Mandel 224 gmandel@bastoronto.org
Mrs. Stacey Friendly-Daniels 432 sdaniels@bastoronto.org
Ms. Tamara Colodny 267 tcolodny@bastoronto.org
STUDENT SUPPORT Ms. Ronit Bendayan 270 rbendayan@bastoronto.org
Mrs. Shari Weinberg 438 sweinberg@bastoronto.org Mr. Corey Isenberg 249 cisenberg@bastoronto.org
Mrs. Miriam Klein 430 mklein@bastoronto.org Mrs. Soheila Sabeti 235 ssabeti@bastoronto.org
Ms. Atara English 427 aenglish@bastoronto.org Mr. Gabi Shull 225 gshull@bastoronto.org
TO WHOM DO WE GO?
CATEGORY NAME EXT. EMAIL
Any Issues, Thoughts or Concerns Rabbi Seth Grauer 450 rabbigrauer@bastoronto.org
Admissions Mrs. Sharon Fixler 434 sfixler@bastoronto.org
Attendance Notifications Mrs. Asnette Osipov 431 uoattendance@bastoronto.org
Class Placements: General Studies Mrs. Sharon Fixler 434 sfixler@bastoronto.org
Class Placements: Judaic Studies Mrs. Shira Lipner 433 slipner@bastoronto.org
Discipline Mrs. Sharon Fixler 434 sfixler@bastoronto.org
Donation Receipts Mrs. Geoula Osipov 416-630-6772 234 gosipov@bastoronto.org
Donations Mrs. Tamara Colodny 416-630-6772 267 tcolodny@bastoronto.org
Educational Programming Questions Mr. Hillel Rapp 242 hrapp@bastoronto.org
Educational Support Mrs. Miriam Klein 230 mklein@bastoronto.org
Educational Technology Rabbi Menachem Burkis — mburkis@bastoronto.org
Emergencies Mrs. Shari Weinberg 438 sweinberg@bastoronto.org
Guidance Mrs. Shari Weinberg 438 sweinberg@bastoronto.org
Health and Safety (incl. COVID Screening) Mrs. Shari Weinberg 438 sweinberg@bastoronto.org
Israel Advisement Ms. Miriam Bessin 426 mbessin@bastoronto.org
Judaic Studies Curriculum and Grades Mrs. Shira Lipner 433 slipner@bastoronto.org
Parent-Student Events Ms. Miriam Bessin 426 mbessin@bastoronto.org
Religious Guidance Mrs. Shira Lipner 433 slipner@bastoronto.org
Student Activities Ms. Miriam Bessin 426 mbessin@bastoronto.org
Transcripts: Copies Mrs. Asnette Osipov 431 aosipov@bastoronto.org
Transcripts: Questions or Concerns Mr. Hillel Rapp 442 hrapp@bastoronto.org
Tuition and Scholarship Ms. Esther Mendlowitz 416-630-6772 241 emendlowitz@bastoronto.org
University Counselling Mrs. Shari Weinberg 438 sweinberg@bastoronto.org
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TEFILLA AND SCHEDULE
One of the most fundamental elements of Judaism is prayer. into one’s prayers when one is rushing to catch up to be in sync
Tefilla is a reflection of the innermost thoughts and emotions of a with the tzibbur or deleting passages in order to do so.
Jew trying to engage in a dialogue with her Creator. It, therefore, It is therefore one of the goals of our schools to imbue our
is an art that must be methodologically cultivated, developed students with the value of the tefilla experience. Students are
and nurtured. The depth of commitment of a Jew to Torah and encouraged to arrive at least five minutes before the zman tefilla,
to her religion is evident in the way she behaves and in her at 7:55 am, to give each person ample time to prepare physically
demeanor during tefilla. and spiritually for tefilla. Students who are late for tefilla should
Being on time for tefilla is critically important in setting the stage report to the shul immediately upon their arrival and not go to
for a meaningful experience. It is most difficult to infuse kavana their lockers until after tefilla has ended.
MONDAY– Regular Short Day
Extended Short Day &
Fast Day AM Assembly PM Assembly
THURSDAY Tefilla Ext’d Tefilla
Period 1 8:00-8:52 8:00-8:44 8:00-8:50 8:00-8:42 8:00-8:45 Period 1 8:00-8:45 Period 1 8:00-8:44
Tefilla & Tefilla &
Tefilla & Breakfast 8:54-9:46 8:46-9:46 8:52-10:05 8:44-9:56 8:47-9:37 8:47-9:47 8:46-9:46
Breakfast Breakfast
Period 2 9:51-10:43 9:51-10:35 10:10-11:00 10:01-10:43 9:42-10:27 Period 2 9:52-10:37 Period 2 9:51-10:35
Break 10:43-10:48 10:35-10:40 11:00-11:05 10:43-10:48 10:27-10:32 Assembly 10:37-11:40 Break 10:35-10:40
Period 3 10:50-11:42 10:42-11:26 11:07-11:57 10:50-11:32 10:34-11:19 Period 3 11:42-12:27 Period 3 10:42-11:26
Period 4 11:44-12:36 11:28-12:12 11:59-12:49 11:34-12:16 11:21-12:06 Period 4 12:29-1:14 Period 4 11:28-12:12
(Break)
Lunch 12:36-1:21 12:12-12:48 12:49-1:34 12:16-12:56 Lunch 1:14-1:54 Lunch 12:12-12:52
12:06-12:26
Period 5 1:23-2:15 12:50-1:34 1:36-2:26 12:58-1:40 12:28-1:13 Period 5 1:56-2:41 Period 5 12:54-1:38
Period 6 2:17-3:09 1:36-2:20 2:28-3:18 1:42-2:24 1:15-2:00 Period 6 2:43-3:28 Period 6 1:40-2:24
Mincha 3:09-3:14 (Mincha) Mincha &
2:20-2:33 3:18-3:31 2:24-2:37 Mincha 3:28-3:41 2:24-3:43
Break 3:14-3:27 1:50–2:30 Assembly
Period 7 3:29-4:21 2:35-3:19 3:33-4:23 2:39-3:21 Period 7 3:43-4:28 Period 7 3:45-4:29
Dismissal
at 2:00
Period 8 4:33–5:25 3:31–4:15 4:38–5:28 3:34–4:15 Period 8 4:30-5:15 Period 8 4:31-5:15
FRIDAY Regular Friday Short Friday Friday Extended Tefilla Short Friday & Ext’d Tefilla Friday AM Assembly
Period 1 8:00-8:50 8:00-8:40 8:00-8:50 8:00-8:40 8:00-8:42
Tefilla & Breakfast 8:50-9:50 8:40-9:40 8:50-10:05 8:40-9:55 8:42-9:42
(Assembly) 9:42-10:22
Period 2 9:52-10:42 9:42-10:22 10:07-10:54 9:57-10:33 (Period 2) 10:24-11:06
Break 10:44-11:34 10:24-11:04 10:56-11:43 10:35-11:11 11:08-11:50
Period 3 11:36-12:18 11:06-11:38 11:45-12:24 11:13-11:46 11:52-12:32
Lunch 12:18-1:08 11:38-12:18 12:24-1:11 11:46-12:22 12:34-1:16
Period 4 1:10-2:00 12:20-1:00 1:13-2:00 12:24-1:00 1:18-2:00
Period 5 1:09–2:00 12:19–1:00 1:13–2:00 12:23–1:00 1:16–2:00
Consult the UO schedule cards for a full listing of all schedules and the calendar to see which days are short days.
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STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
Bnei Akiva Schools recognizes the importance of secondary school education and has a commitment to reach every
student, to the best of our ability. Bnei Akiva Schools considers interpersonal behaviour to be the highest priority in our students’
education. We strive to be a community of teachers, parents, and students who are invested in promoting values and behaviours
that demonstrate what is best for the individual and school community as a whole. Students are expected to treat everyone with
respect. The use of inappropriate language and behaviours which demonstrates a lack of respect of others, of the property of others,
or of the learning process is deemed wholly unacceptable.
Tzniut applies to behaviour and speech as well as to dress. Students are expected to speak and conduct themselves in a manner
befitting Bnot Torah. The students of Bnei Akiva Schools are our ambassadors and role models throughout the community. They
exemplify by word and deed the values of Bnei Akiva Schools. A young woman who chooses to attend Ulpanat Orot undertakes
a commitment to halachic observance and behaviour which reflects positively on herself and her school. Consequently, students
of Bnei Akiva Schools are expected to adhere to the lifestyle and behaviour of a Bat Torah both within the school and beyond the
school day.
DERECH ERETZ or online harassment of others, all created by God in His image,
Student to teacher: While in class, students are expected to be is not acceptable. Specifically, there is zero tolerance for any form
engaged in the serious endeavour of learning and education. As of derogatory language towards another individual.
well, students must demonstrate derech eretz in their social inter- No student should feel targeted or singled out; all individuals in
actions. Should a student be so unruly or inappropriate that the the school have the right to feel safe and welcome within our
teacher asks her to leave class, the student must report to the community.
school office for further instruction. As such, comments that are negative or pejorative, made directly
Students within the building: Students are expected to respect or indirectly about people’s appearance, race, gender or identity
the property of the school. The buildings, furnishings, and equip- are considered entirely inappropriate and not reflective of the
ment must not be harmed in any way. Posters or notices may school’s values. The mental health and well-being of our students
only be posted on the appropriate bulletin boards after being is paramount.
cleared by a school administrator. A student who believes she is the victim of harassment is encour-
Student to student: Ulpanat Orot students and faculty pride aged to speak to a member of the school’s administration.
themselves on creating a welcoming, family environment. The Complaints will be handled expeditiously, confidentially and with
Torah states, “God created man in His image; in God’s image He the utmost sensitivity. A student who harasses others, verbally,
created him” (Bereshit 1:27). Therefore, physical, verbal, written physically, written or online, will be subject to disciplinary action.
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE SCHOOL PROPERTY
Bnei Akiva Schools are a signatory on the Yeshiva Day Schools All students are assigned a school locker. School lockers are the
National Substance Abuse Prevention Policy (June 2018). As such, property of Bnei Akiva Schools and may be opened for inspection
our policies include: by a member of the administrative team or a designee.
1. Students can be assured that they are welcomed and A locker and lock rental fee of $10 per year must be paid before
encouraged to seek help from the school guidance faculty a locker will be assigned. Should the lock be damaged or lost,
or administration, and that the involved faculty members a new one will be issued for a $10 replacement fee. Lockers
will support them with sensitivity and will only notify should be kept clean and locked at all times. No decals, writing,
appropriate adults (including, always, parents) without or other material are to be placed on the outside of the lockers.
disclosing their conversations to anyone else. Upon Only materials or pictures appropriate to a Torah environment,
learning of a student’s substance use, the appropriate as determined by school administration, should be in the lockers.
school faculty will assist a student in seeking treatment, Food should not be eaten during class time, in the Beit Midrash or
based on conversations with the student, his parents, and in the gym. Students are expected to clean up after themselves.
a professional therapist. Anyone holding a school key without proper authorization of
2. Any student found to be in possession of or using drugs, Bnei Akiva Schools will be subject to disciplinary action and will
alcohol, cigarettes, e-cigarettes or any other controlled be held financially accountable for the cost of replacing all the
substance in school, on school property, or while locks which can be opened by the unauthorized key.
participating in a school event, may be asked to leave the During lunch or spares, students may be in the student lounge,
school. unused classrooms, or the Beit Midrash. The gym may only
3. As an extension of our commitment to provide a safe and be used when supervised. The teachers’ lounge is off limits to
wholesome environment for our students, a student who students. Students are not permitted to be in the art room or
is found to be distributing and/or providing drugs or other science lab without supervision.
substances, whether in or out of school, may be asked to
leave the school. DISMISSAL PROCEDURES
4. Students may not host other students at their homes for If a student becomes ill and must go home, she must sign out
parties that include any form of controlled substance use. with parental permission through the office.
Ulpanat Orot enjoys a partial open campus policy. To take advan-
It is our fervent and sincere hope that this policy will encour-
tage of the open campus policy, a blanket permission form,
age our students to feel safe turning to school faculty for help
signed by a parent/guardian, must be submitted to the office.
in addressing substance abuse issues, with the knowledge that
Assuming a parent/guardian signs the blanket permission form,
they will be supported and respected.
students may leave the buildings during lunch and spares only.
SECURITY CAMERAS Prior to leaving the buildings, students must sign out and must
sign back in upon returning to school. To sign out at any other
There are security cameras located in classrooms, hallways, public time, students will need specific parental permission via email
spaces and outside of the building. The school is committed to or phone.
keeping the data collected on these cameras secure. The cameras
may be used to review reported incidents. Requests to review Ulpanat Orot does not take responsibility for loss or injury when
the camera footage can be made to a member of the administra- students leave campus for a non-school activity. Students are
tion. Review of the camera footage will take place based on the not permitted to leave school without permission. Students who
seriousness of the incident at the discretion of the administration. drive to school are expected to drive responsibly and to park in
the rear parking lot.
Students are not permitted to cover the cameras at any time,
and will be subject to disciplinary action if they tamper with a
security camera in any way.
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10 STUDENT HANDBOOK 2021-2022LETTER OF CENSURE POLICY CELL PHONES AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Activities and behaviors taking place outside of school that are Cell phones or any electronic communication devices may not be
not in the spirit of the rules and expectations of the school and used during class for any purpose other than education, deter-
its mission fall under the mandate of this policy. This includes, mined solely by the teacher. This includes, but is not limited
but is not limited to, the specific behaviours already outlined in to: texting, photographing, video recording or any form of
the Student Handbook. Under this policy the school takes the communication.
following position: Students are not to use electronic devices (i.e. cellphones, laptops,
etc.) without permission during class. Earpieces or headphones
• The school will not seek to generate a set of adverse may not be worn during the school day with the exception of
consequences or punitive measures for the behaviour lunch or school breaks. The first and second offence will result
of students outside of school, school programs and in confiscation of the electronic device for the remainder of the
activities beyond the measures listed below, save for day. A third offense will result in further disciplinary action. Only
exceptional circumstances as determined by the school approved electronic devices (e.g. laptop or calculator) may be
administration. taken into the class during any test or examination.
• If, in the course of reviewing an incident that has been Audio/videotaping of either students or faculty is strictly
brought to the school’s attention, it is of the opinion that prohibited without advance permission. This includes for school
certain students acted in a manner not in the spirit of the projects, as well as for social media purposes.
school’s personal code of conduct, the school may issue
a letter of censure to be delivered to the student and COMPUTER USAGE
temporarily placed in her OSR file. The letter will serve to
It is the responsibility of each individ-
rebuke the behaviour in question and identify it as out of
ual to use her electronic devices and
sync with the values and norms we seek to express within
the school’s Wi-Fi legally, ethically
our community. This letter should serve to encourage
and in accordance with the halachic
personal reflection and reparative measures as applicable.
principles espoused by Bnei Akiva
A first letter will be removed from a student’s file after
Schools. Internet access is a privilege
a 12-month period, assuming no further disciplinary
and not a right. If a user violates any
measures have been implemented in that span.
of the acceptable use provisions outlined here, her account will
• In the event of a second incident, another letter will be terminated, and future access will be denied. Some violations
be issued along the aforementioned lines while also may also constitute a criminal offense and may result in legal
making clear that failure to comport oneself according action. Any user violating these provisions, applicable provin-
to the agreed upon code of conduct could result in a cial and federal laws, or posted classroom, Beit Midrash, lab or
student forfeiting his place of membership in the school school policies, is subject to loss of access privileges and other
community. A second letter will be removed from a disciplinary measures.
student’s file following no further disciplinary measures
We are all familiar with the plethora of social media platforms
at the conclusion of High School. The school may share
that are used for positive means of keeping in touch, for sharing
information from a student’s file at its discretion.
photos, connecting with people near and far. Communications
• In the event of a third incident a final letter will be issued via the Internet must always reflect the same degree of dignity
based on a clearly established pattern of behaviour, and sensitivity for all members of our school community as
which may threaten the student’s standing in the school is expected in face-to-face interactions. Please be aware that
community and recommend that the student find a fresh cyber-bullying, harassment, biased and discriminatory language,
start in a new community effective at the conclusion of and/or insensitivity to any member of our school community will
the school year. In the event of a third letter issued in be regarded as a serious offense and may result in suspension
Grade 12, a student may forfeit her privilege to attend or expulsion.
graduation and graduation related activities.
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STUDENT HANDBOOK 2021-2022 11While social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twit- or other electronic devices are not permitted in the detention
ter, etc., can be useful networking mechanisms and valuable room; students are not allowed to carry on conversation during
communication tools, faculty and students are not permitted to detention. Further specific guidelines are set out by campus
“friend” one another or to otherwise connect on these forums administration at the beginning of the year.
without prior approval from the school administration. Staff
can connect with students via Google Classroom. Exceptions for SUSPENDABLE OFFENCES
educational technology tools, such as Google Drive programs, • Refusal to follow instructions from a teacher or person of
will be determined by the administration. Parents are strongly authority
encouraged to regularly monitor and be aware of their child’s
• A pattern of classroom misbehaviour
online accounts and activities.
• Directing profanities at a teacher or authority figure
Consistent with our technology use policy outlined here, students
are responsible for appropriate use of their personal devices. Our • A pattern of unexcused absences and/or tardiness to
School’s Acceptable Use Policy for Technology policy can be classes
found on our School website. All students are required to agree • Vandalism or causing damage to school property
to the terms and conditions of our policy in order to gain access
• Threats to inflict bodily harm
to our network.
• Inappropriate social networking or Internet postings
POLICY FOR LOST OR MISPLACED ITEMS • Dress code violations
Students are encouraged to be careful and respon- • Behaviour outside of school that contradicts the schools’
sible with their belongings and to label all items. basic core values
Belongings such as clothes, shoes and binders that
are turned in as lost and found will be discarded OFFENCES THAT MAY RESULT IN EXPULSION
regularly. We will continue to make every attempt • Drugs and/or alcohol abuse including, using, possessing,
to return electronics as soon as they are turned in. selling or sharing
CONSEQUENCES OF MISBEHAVIOUR • Theft
Most misbehaviour that takes place is easily addressed within • Assault – physical or sexual
the context of the school through progressive discipline includ- • Bullying or harassment in person or electronically, directly
ing conversations, warnings, and detentions for infractions or indirectly
addressed throughout these pages. Some misconduct, however, • Endangering the welfare of other students
necessitates seeking outside support or may require further
disciplinary consequences. In certain cases, suspension may • A pattern of misbehaviour contrary to the standards of the
be appropriate, while for others, expulsion from school may be school
necessary. In the event that a student is suspended or subject to dismissal
What follows is a list of some infractions that may result in a from school, the family will be contacted. In many cases, an
suspension or expulsion from school. The lists are not exhaust- in-person meeting with parents will be required.
ive, they are merely illustrative. The school reserves the right to
apply disciplinary measures as it sees fit to the occasion and to IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
do so at its discretion. Ministry regulations, responsible behaviour, and efficient
management require that certain forms or documents be
DETENTION completed by students and parents and returned promptly to
Detention is served either during the lunch period or after school. school. Failure to return such a document in a timely manner
If a student receives a detention, she must report immediately at may result in a student being withheld from class or sent home
the beginning of the period to the detention room. Cell phones to bring back the required information.
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12 STUDENT HANDBOOK 2021-2022• No slits will be permitted in any skirt, and no sheer fabric
will be permitted.
• Pants may not be worn under skirts (however, leggings are
permissible).
Shirts
• Tops must have sleeves at least
reaching the elbow.
• Lightweight T-shirts and
see-through or low-cut tops may
not be worn. Tops that are lower
and wider than the perimeter of
Please help us operate as smoothly as possible by reading our the collarbone are not permitted.
correspondence and replying promptly. Shirts must be long enough to
cover the top of the skirt at all
DRESS CODE times. Midriffs, front and back,
may not be exposed at any time.
Our dress code is based both upon halachic norms and upon the
desire to create an environment which is conducive to learning. Other
Proper dress and good grooming is a reflection of one’s inner
• Clothing with inappropriate graphics is prohibited.
state of mind.
• Only natural toned hair – namely, only natural-coloured
Students should dress in comfortable, modest clothing. The
brown, black, blonde and red – is permitted.
following dress regulations are in effect for the entire student
body whenever students are in the building or when on school • No ‘colour-blocked’ hair or hair that has distinctive,
trips or programs, or school-run events. Violation of either the contrasting colours is permitted.
spirit or particulars of our dress code will be determined by our • No open-toed sandals or flip-flops, or any slippers at all,
professional staff and dealt with accordingly. may be worn.
Be advised that students who are not in compliance with the • Appropriate gym clothing may be worn during physical
dress code will be asked to change into a garment provided by education, intramurals, or sport activities only.
the school office. Recurring offenders will face further disciplinary
• Only earlobe piercings are permitted.
action that may include detention, a conversation with parents
and an administrator, and possibly suspension. RELIGIOUS GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR
Please note a student who is given a school garment to change Every student will have her own RGC (Religious Guidance Coun-
into is in possession of school property. Refusal to return the sellor) within the school. RGCs will, in addition to their time with
item of clothing within a 24-hour period will incur a $20 fee to students in the classroom, have a dedicated period once each
replace the item of clothing. week to work with the students in smaller groups on establish-
Students are required to comply with the following dress ing relationships, teaching respect, resilience and other elements
regulations: of character development. Working as a second level of restora-
tive discipline, teachers, parents, and administrators alike will
Skirts discuss students’ social needs with the RGC on a regular basis. The
• Students are required to wear ONLY black, flared designated RGC periods will be delivered using character-based
(non-fitted) skirts, worn in a manner that covers the curriculum developed by the school.
knees.
• Black, flared midi and maxi skirts are also acceptable.
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STUDENT HANDBOOK 2021-2022 13ATTENDANCE
CLASS ATTENDANCE class approaches 30% of the course-hours may put her academic
Attendance plays an integral role in successful learning and is standing and credit in jeopardy.
therefore compulsory in all classes. LIVESTREAM ATTENDANCE POLICY
The Ministry of Education requires a minimum of instructional Learning in-person can be a critical factor in learning, assess-
time to receive a credit. The Ministry stipulates that “Where, in ment, mental health, and building a healthy school culture. To
the Principal’s judgment, a student’s frequent absences from that end, the policy at Bnei Akiva Schools is that all students
school are jeopardizing his success, school staff should meet will attend their “live” classes in-person. If a student has a
with the student and the parents to explain the potential conse- reasonable need to access the livestream instead of coming
quences of the absences and discuss steps to be taken to improve to school in-person (e.g. quarantine), her parents must
attendance” (Ontario Schools, Kindergarten to Grade 12: Policy request access to the livestream 24 hours in advance by
and Program Requirements, 2011, pg. 43). It is important to sending an email to uoattendance@bastoronto.org and provid-
understand that frequent absences from classes that jeopardize ing the following information:
a student’s learning may result in the loss of a credit. Students
are required to attend every class and make arrangements for • The reason for requesting remote learning access;
missed material when they are absent. • Approximately how long the student will need to access
An unauthorized absence from any class will result in after-school the livestream.
detention. An administrator will contact a parent when a student Each request will be reviewed by the administration based on the
skips a class. Additional unexcused class absences will result in nature of the request, any potential impacts on student learning
more serious consequences. A student whose absence from and/or standing within the school community. When approval is
granted, both the student and her parents will be notified within
STUDENT DISCIPLINARY PROCESSES 24 hours of the initial request.
Multiple warnings and conversations Please be aware that unless otherwise noted, all assessments
from staff
of learning (e.g. tests) will be done in-person in class. Students
who miss these evaluations must follow the missed-test policy
Reflective detention and/or relevant in the Student Handbook.
consequence
STUDENT ATTENDANCE PROCESSES
Meeting with Student Services and/or Rebbe/
Religious Guidance Counselor and parents informed Three lates
Reflective detention and/ Reflective detention and/ Reflective detention and/
In-school detention In-school detention In-school detention
or relevant consequence or relevant consequence or relevant consequence
Three lunchtime-detentions equals
one after-school detention After-school detention
Meeting with parents and Skipped classes
administration
Consequence relevant Half of a class yields An entire class yields
Suspension Behaviour contract
to the infraction two in-school detentions one after-school detention
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14 STUDENT HANDBOOK 2021-2022LATENESS TO SCHOOL of classes from one or more courses may be ineligible for honour
roll or other academic awards.
Students arriving late to school must have a parental note
explaining the circumstances. Sleeping in or studying is not a DAILY ABSENCE LIST
valid excuse for tardiness to school.
A daily attendance list will be generated at tefilla. After 15
If a test is given and a student arrives after the test has started, minutes a student will be considered absent from tefilla. Parents
the student is generally expected to make up the test immedi- of students who miss tefilla will be contacted to discuss the
ately upon her arrival. reason for the absence. Students on the daily attendance list who
A student must arrive to davening on time, despite having a are absent from a given class will be considered skipping class.
spare during the first class period, except if prior administrative
approval has been granted. Students arriving past 10:30am with- SHABBATONIM
out pre-arranged circumstances (e.g. medical appointment, a Students who wish to participate in a shabbaton (Bnei Akiva,
simcha, etc.) are subject to not being permitted to attend classes NCSY, or other) should notify teachers and administrators well
that day. Students may not miss davening/classes prior to a test in advance of the shabbaton. The administration may suggest
without special circumstances. that a student not attend if it is felt that the student is abusing
the privilege or will be negatively impacted academically. The
LATENESS TO CLASS student is expected to catch herself up for classes missed. It is
Students are expected to be prompt for all classes and school important to reiterate that students are expected to be in school
programs. The bell schedule will signal when class begins. Late- unless they are ill or excused by the school.
ness to class disrupts the flow of learning. After a third late
arrival, the student will serve detention. Continued late arrivals ATTENDANCE FOR ONLINE COURSES
to class will result in further detentions and a parent and student In order to receive a credit for completion of a course being
meeting with a school administrator. Lateness is defined as arriv- taught online, regular attendance must be maintained. For such
ing after the second bell. A student who arrives more than 10 courses, to be marked as ‘present’ in our attendance systems,
minutes late may be issued a detention. students must do the following each week:
• Login regularly and complete tasks assigned on Google
ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL
Classroom by the posted deadline;
If a student is ill or has an appointment, a parent should send
• Attend every mandatory “live” class, with video on.
an email to UOattendance@bastoronto.org. The email should
include the dates of the absences and the signature of the parent Students are responsible for being aware of their class schedules.
or guardian. An administrator will determine whether an absence Please note that this is a minimum level – most importantly,
is excused or unexcused. A student may not participate in a students should be able to meet posted course deadlines andbe
co-curricular activity if she has been absent from school the day prepared to attend and be successful with any in-person assess-
of the activity, unless there are extenuating circumstances as ments (for example, term tests and final exam). A student who
determined by an administrator. believes that she will not be able to meet the attendance require-
ments in a given week (for example, for taking part in a school
ABSENCE FROM CLASS trip), should contact the course instructor.
Students should arrange appointments around public holidays, Online courses are self-paced, but structured – there will be set
early dismissal days, lunch hours and spares. Every effort should deadlines through the course that students will need to meet
be made to sign out from class as seldom as possible. Signing and are encouraged to work ahead of.
out from school will be closely monitored by the administration.
Students in online courses must earn the right to leave the build-
Generally, students should only be absent from a test for neces- ing by keeping up with their workload and acting responsibly
sary medical reasons. A student who misses a significant number with their time during online classes.
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STUDENT HANDBOOK 2021-2022 15CURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS
A secondary school education is meant to provide each student designed to broaden and deepen one’s commitment to Torah
a chance to realize and pursue her interests, goals and strengths. learning and observance of mitzvot. Students are required to take
At Bnei Akiva Schools, our goal is to enable all our students to all Judaic courses every year for their four years of high school.
earn an Ontario Secondary Schools Diploma (OSSD) through an The following course offerings are included:
educational program that enables students to become self aware
learners with a clear path toward a promising future. • ְּגמָ ָרא/ Gemara
OSSD REQUIREMENTS • ֶ ּ ַ ּת ֹו ָרה ׁ ֶש ְ ּבע/ Oral Law
פה-ל
The high school program is based on the Ontario Ministry of • ּת ֹו ָרה/ Torah
Education’s credit system, towards an Ontario Secondary School • ִ ִ נְב/ Prophets
יאים
Diploma (OSSD). In Ontario, students are required to remain • הֲ ָלכָה/ Jewish Law
in high school until the age of 18, or until they have earned
their OSSD. Students must earn a total of 30 credits (one for • אֱ מוּנָה/ Jewish Philosophy and Thought
every 110-hour course successfully completed) to obtain a high • יסט ֹו ְריָה
ְ ִה/ Jewish History
school diploma. Eighteen of the credits are compulsory, earned • עִ בְ ִרית/ Hebrew Language and Literature
in a specific number of courses from a list of subjects that every
student is required to take by the ministry. The remaining 12
credits are optional, earned in courses that the student may
select from among the full range of courses offered by the school.
Credits derived from the Judaic Studies program are applied to UES
GRADE VAL
vels
Achievement Le
the 12 optional credits.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
All students are expected to be enrolled in the full Judaic Studies A+
program, as well as a minimum of four General Studies credits 90–100
per year.
Students must also complete 40 hours of community involve- A
ment activities throughout the course of their four years of high 80–89
school and must pass the Ontario Secondary School Literacy
Test, which is taken in Grade 10. Accommodations for writing B
the Literacy Test are provided following the Education Quality 70–79
and Accountability Office’s (EQAO) protocols.
Note: If a student wishes to take a course in summer school C
she must receive approval from the administration. 60–69
JUDAIC STUDIES
D
The study of Torah is the loftiest goal that Judaism espouses. A 50–59
significant goal of Bnei Akiva Schools is to teach our students
the skills necessary to become proficient at learning Torah on
their own and instill in our students with a true love of Torah. To
F
50
LESS THAN
this end, we offer a variety of obligatory Judaic Studies courses
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16 STUDENT HANDBOOK 2021-2022GENERAL STUDIES CREDIT SYSTEM • Group 3: French as a Second Language, Science (Grade
11 or 12), Computer Studies, Technological Education, or
Compulsory Credits (total of 18)
Cooperative Education
• 4 credits in English (1 credit per grade)
REPORT CARDS
• 3 credits in Mathematics (at least 1 credit in Grade 11/12)
Report cards are a means of informing students how they are
• 2 credits in Science
progressing in each subject. The mark or grade for each subject
• 1 credit in the Arts (Drama, Music, Dance, Integrated Arts is a compilation of different evaluation methods utilized by one’s
[Movie-Making] or Visual Arts) teachers. Each teacher distributes a precise description of his or
• 1 credit in Canadian Geography her marking scheme at the beginning of each course. Report
cards are emailed to parents twice yearly in January and June.
• 1 credit in Canadian History
Interim academic reports are mailed home midway through
• 1 credit in French as a Second Language or approved each marking period.
substitute
Students must complete a Drop/Add form and receive written
• 1 credit in Health and Physical Education permission from an administrator before dropping any General
• ½ credit in Career Studies Studies course. Students may drop a course within five instruc-
tional days following the issue of the first report card. Students
• ½ credit in Civics
may enter a new course until the tenth meeting of that course.
PLUS: Three (3) additional credits, consisting of one (1) credit Withdrawals from Grade 9 and 10 courses are not recorded on the
from each of the following groups: Ontario Student Transcript (OST). Only successfully completed
courses are recorded on the OST.
• Group 1: English (including the Ontario Secondary School
Literacy Course), French as a Second Language, Classical If a student (including a student with a completed Individual
Languages, International Languages, Native Languages, Education Plan) withdraws from a Grade 11 or 12 course within
Canadian and World Studies, Native Studies, Social five instructional days following the issue of the first provincial
Sciences and Humanities, Guidance and Career Education, report card, the withdrawal is not recorded on the OST.
Cooperative Education If a student withdraws from a course after five instructional days
• Group 2: French as a Second Language, the Arts, Business following the issue of the first provincial report card in a semes-
Studies, Health and Physical Education, or Cooperative tered or a non-semestered school, the withdrawal is recorded
Education on the OST by entering “W” in the “credit” column. The student’s
mark at the time of the withdrawal is recorded in the “Mark”
column.
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STUDENT HANDBOOK 2021-2022 17FULL DISCLOSURE POLICY: QUIZZES, TESTS, MID-TERMS AND EXAMS
ONTARIO STUDENT TRANSCRIPT Students will be continuously assessed so that the teacher,
Since the 1999-2000 school year, schools have been required to parent, and student are aware of the student’s progress. 70% of
provide a complete record of a student’s performance in Grades the course work will consist of quizzes, mid-terms, tests and other
11 and 12 courses. Under this requirement, both successful and assessment instruments. 30% of the course work will consist
unsuccessful attempts at completing Grades 11 and 12 courses of a final examination or culminating project. Exams, tests and
will be recorded on the OST. The OST will include: quizzes are a critical part of the learning process for they compel
• All Grade 9 and 10 courses successfully completed by the the student to review and consolidate the material that has been
student, with percentage grades obtained and credits taught. All teachers will utilize tests and/or quizzes.
earned All tests, major projects and major submissions for Independ-
• All Grade 11 and 12 courses successfully completed or ent Study Projects (ISP) or Final Summative Tasks (FST) are to
attempted by the student, with percentage grades earned be entered in the online calendar (to be found on the school’s
and credits earned website) by the teacher. Every effort will be made to limit tests
to one per day. No students should have more than two tests
• An indication that a course has been substituted for one
per day.
that is a compulsory diploma requirement
• Confirmation that the student has completed the forty DEFINITIONS OF QUIZZES AND TESTS
hours of community involvement • Quizzes cover not more than two [2] days worth of
• Confirmation that the student has passed the provincial material and take not more than 15 minutes to administer.
secondary school literacy test Quizzes can be considered Assessments for/as Learning or
as formative Assessments of Learning. Quizzes that count
toward a student’s mark (Assessments of Learning) will be
announced with at least one class’s notice, and as a whole
must not account for more than 15% of a student’s overall
EMERGENCY mark in the course.
INSTRUCTIONS: • Tests cover complete topics or units, usually take from 30
to 60 minutes to complete, and have a significant impact
FIRE DRILL on one’s grade.
• Mid-term tests may occur in semestered courses and cover
All students should evacuate the building approximately half of the course content. No test, major
following the guidelines in the Emergency project or assignment is permitted on a day on which a
Management Plan. This might include the mid-term test will be administered.
gym doors that exit onto Bathurst Street. • Every effort will be made to limit major assessments (tests,
Once the students and teachers have left reports, projects, ISPs or papers) to no more than six major
the building, everyone is to congregate by assessments per week.
class on the south side of Canyon Avenue, • Exams are administered at the end of a semester and are
furthest away from Bathurst Street. cumulative in nature. They count for 30% of a final grade
in a course. Teachers will inform students at the beginning
of the school year how their grades will be determined.
IN AN EMERGENCY, There are two sets of examinations for both Judaic Studies
DIAL 911 and General Studies in January and June. There will be
HATZOLOH: 416-256-1000 no tests or announced quizzes a week before a set of
exams unless authorized by an administrator. Only illness
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18 STUDENT HANDBOOK 2021-2022as verified by a doctor’s note or an extreme emergency This exercise leads to enhanced skills, knowledge, and intel-
will be accepted as an excused absence during exams. An lectual maturation only if conducted in an honest and ethical
administrator will determine if the emergency in question manner. Some ISPs are so important for the student’s academic
is considered excused or unexcused. development that failure to complete the assignment may result
in not receiving credit for the course.
TEST ABSENCES
Many courses will use a Final Summative Task (FST). This task
• Students are expected to ensure their personal schedules
counts towards the summative 30% of the course grade. An FST
(e.g. out of school appointments) do not conflict
may replace an exam and must be due toward the end of the
with scheduled tests and other announced in-class
school year.
assessments. We encourage checking our online test
calendar before scheduling an appointment. INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENTS
• Students who miss a test and will be writing a make-up As a general policy, additional individual assessments are not
test are to do so in the testing room at lunch, ideally offered. A teacher may choose to allow students to:
during the next available lunch period. Make-up tests will
take place in room 11. • Apply lessons and critiques from earlier assessments to
assessments yet-to-come, and
• A test may be split into two lunch periods if necessary.
• Be given the opportunity to re-do previous assignments,
• A student who does not attend her scheduled make-up making use of comments therein, with the understanding
test may receive a grade of zero. that the two marks may be averaged together.
• Once two tests or other announced assessments are
LATE ASSESSMENTS
missed by a student, the student will be required to
present a doctor’s note explaining any subsequent Academic consequences may be assigned for late assignments.
absences from tests or other announced assessments or These consequences can impart important lessons on struc-
she will receive a zero. ture and responsibility. Teachers will remain mindful of the full
workload our students face and the varying degrees of ability in
Notes on scheduled evaluations: organization and management. Extensions on assignments can
• Attendance at tefilla on the day of exams is required. be granted at the discretion of the teacher.
• The dress code policy applies on all tutorial, test and
ACADEMIC HONESTY
examination days.
Academic integrity and honesty is expected from every student
• Exams may not be taken early. In appropriate situations,
in the Bnei Akiva Schools. We take all instances of suspected
the administration may arrange for a student to take an
dishonesty, plagiarism, or any form of “cheating” very seriously.
exam late.
Depending on the particular circumstances, actions may be
INDEPENDENT STUDY PROJECT (ISP) taken by the administration.
AND FINAL SUMMATIVE TASK (FST) A student who submits work that is, in whole or in part, plagiar-
The experience of doing an extended piece of academic research ized, will be subject to academic penalties. Repeated infractions
in a paper of some length, commonly called an Independent may result in the loss of a credit and further disciplinary action.
Study Project (ISP), is a worthwhile endeavour for its own sake Students are encouraged to submit their written work through
and invaluable preparation for study at institutions of higher Turnitin.com, which will flag any examples of possible plagiarism.
learning. Reading skills, conceptual skills, and writing skills are A student who assists another student in academic dishonesty
focused upon a subject of importance and of interest to the may face academic consequences, including revocation of a
student who has the exciting but challenging opportunity to credit.
arrive at a conclusion based upon her own efforts.
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STUDENT HANDBOOK 2021-2022 19READING DAYS GUIDANCE
Reading days may be assigned during the year to give students a The administration, guidance and support departments and
large block of uninterrupted time to work on long-term projects. faculty of our schools are involved in and concerned with each
student’s total development. We work closely with our students
HONOUR ROLL in order to achieve their goals.
In order to be named to the Honour Roll of Bnei Akiva Schools, Our hopes and aspirations are to develop and nurture personal
a student’s unweighted average, including each Judaic and relationships with our students, to support and encourage them,
General Studies course, must be 85% or higher. Students are to make them feel good about themselves and about the experi-
named to the Honour Roll each semester. ence of Torah study and their unique roles. We strive to be role
models for our students so they can internalize the eternal Torah
TEXTBOOKS values of Judaism. Our doors are always open for advice and
All students are responsible for purchasing and maintaining discussion. Students should feel free to talk to the Administra-
books and sefarim. A book and sefarim list is provided for each tors, Judaic Studies and General Studies faculty. We encourage
class level. such dialogue for it is mutually beneficial to both students and
faculty alike.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS Bnei Akiva Schools have a relationship with the Jewish Vocational
Awards take into consideration all four years of the student’s Service (JVS) and the Jewish Family and Child Service (JFCS)
high school experience at BAS, and students’ participation in and are in contact with professional consultants in the areas of
Subject Scholars and Honours-level courses are also factored emotional and educational growth.
into these decisions. Aside from the regular parent teacher conferences, parents
should, of course, feel free to confer and arrange conferences
CRITERIA FOR VALEDICTORIAN whenever the need arises.
The valedictorian represents not only her classmates but also
the school. Since one of the goals of the Bnei Akiva Schools is to HONOURS PROGRAM
produce a well-rounded, integrated personality, the following In an effort to constantly challenge our status quo, push our
criteria will be used in determining the valedictorian: academic program further and ensure that we are creating as
many opportunities for our students to grow and excel, we are
• One valedictorian will be chosen. very excited to announce that this year we will be launching a
• The person must be an outstanding student in both Judaic new honours program.
Studies and General Studies. At the core of our educational philosophy is a desire to generate
• The person must reflect the philosophy and ideals of the as many points of entry as possible, providing opportunities to
school and participate in school activities. meaningfully engage, challenge and inspire our students on
• The valedictorian will be selected by members of the their intellectual journeys as developing learners and create new
administration in consultation with the staff and students. avenues for intellectual exploration and growth.
• The valedictorian must have spent at least three years of There will be two core aspects of our new honours program:
her high school career in Bnei Akiva Schools. 1. Subject Scholars Program
VISITORS The goal of our Subject Scholars program is to provide targeted
Students who would like to bring a visitor must get permission enrichment resources for students within their areas of expertise.
from the office at least one day prior to the visit. Visitors are Subject Scholars will have the opportunity to work with their
expected to dress in conformance with the school dress code teachers to complete a guided and enriched Independent Study
and to observe school rules. Project within their course of study that is designed to generate
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