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STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020-2021 · 5781
TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 MISSION STATEMENT
4 WELCOME FROM RABBI GRAUER
5 ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY AND STAFF
7 CONTACT DETAILS
8 TEFILLA AND SCHEDULE
9 STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
15 ATTENDANCE
16 CURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS
18 EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS: FIRE DRILL
21 CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
23 STUDENT COUNCIL AND YEARBOOK
ULPANAT OROT
2 STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020-2021
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
as a fundamental element of our Torah beliefs and, to this end, to stress the Nachman Sokol ז"ל
importance of lashon hakodesh as a manner of achieving these goals. Saul Koschitzky
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 2020-2021 3
WELCOME FROM RABBI GRAUER
Dear Students,
We are about to embark on perhaps one of the most challenging years in our school’s history.
Even as I write this, we still don’t know how the COVID-19 regulations will affect our return to school, but I
do know the challenges will be significant.
Nevertheless, I have the fullest confidence in you, our students and in our amazing teaching and adminis-
trative team here at BAS.
Just as we coped with the surprises and uncertainties of this past year, so will we grow stronger together
over this coming academic year.
Why am I so convinced?
Because a) I know the quality of the people I work with, and b) although the external circumstances are
ever-changing, our internal compass and eternal Jewish values remain steady and secure.
• We remain as committed as ever to academic excellence in both Judaic and General Studies.
• We remain focused on nurturing our students to acquire the practical tools and skills to cope with
the ups and downs in their own lives.
• And our devotion to Eretz Yisrael and Religious Zionism remains as fervent as ever.
As we reflect upon this past year we all realize that there were so many aspects to school life that we
took for granted. Our ability to socialize in person with our friends, daven together each and every day,
learn bechavruta sitting across a table from someone, to sing and dance on Yom Haatzmaut and Yom
Yerushalayim as well as celebrate together at annual end-of-year events.
None of us truly know what this school year will look like and for how long we will be able to remain phys-
ically in our campuses and as such – I believe we need to work hard to appreciate what is so special about
being at Ulpana and Or Chaim and enjoy every day that we have together.
• We need to appreciate the camaraderie and family-like feel that is created daily in our halls and
classes and find ways to be there for our friends and support each other as best as possible.
• We should try and maximize the opportunity to doven together as a community in a minyan and
use that collective to inspire each other towards a more meaningful tefilla experience.
• We need to be more mindful to thank our teachers after being able to learn with them in person, in
class, recognizing how devoted and committed they are to each and every one of us.
As we enter this school year, let us bear these ideas in mind – for our own benefit, and for the benefit of
those with whom we share our classrooms. Ultimately, we need to focus on giving greater care and respect
to everyone we interact with throughout our day recognizing the many sacrifices that are required and the
incredible hard work by so many to build such a special school that we are blessed to have.
We are all committed to your individual growth and success.
We can only do this together and with Hashem’s help, we look forward to 2020-2021/5781 being a special,
meaningful and memorable school year!
Rabbi Seth Grauer
Rosh Yeshiva & Head of School
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ADMINISTRATION
MR. MORDECHAI SABETI RABBI DR. SETH N. GRAUER MR. HILLEL RAPP
Executive Director Rosh Yeshiva & Head of School Director of Education
MRS. SHARON FIXLER MRS. SHARI WEINBERG MRS. SHIRA LIPNER MS. MIRIAM BESSIN MRS. MIRIAM KLEIN MRS. ELISHEVA REICHMANN
Assistant Principal Director of Guidance Director of Judaic Studies Director of Student Life Director of Educational Support Mechanechet
SHLICHIM & SHLICHOT
RABBI EITAN AVINER MRS. RACHEL AVINER RABBI MENACHEM MRS. EFRAT BURKIS RABBI HILLEL HOROVITZ MRS. SHIRA METZGER MS. ORTAL MUADA MS. NETAAYA SCHWARZ
Director of Judaic BURKIS
Advancement
BUSINESS OFFICE EDUCATIONAL OFFICE
MS. ESTHER MENDLOWITZ MRS. GEOULA OSIPOV MRS. ROSANA SALAMA MRS. ASNETTE OSIPOV MS. SARAH RAIZEL AVALIS
Manager, Business Administration Controller Administrative Assistant Office Manager Logistics Coordinator
DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
MS. TAMARA COLODNY MRS. RONIT BENDAYAN MR. DANIEL GOFINE MS. ILANA LAZAR MS. SOHEILA SABETI MR. DANIEL SAFRAN MRS. RACHELI SPIEGEL MS. MAYA WASSERMAN
Development Coordinator Development Associate Special Projects Development Associate Executive Assistant to Rabbi Grauer Graphic Designer & Special Projects Alumni Coordinator
& Development Associate Communications Associate
FACILITIES STAFF
MR. MORRIS BRAND MR. STEVE HYSTEK
Information Technology Manager Building Maintenance
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FACULTY
MS. RITA AL-LOOS MRS. LAILA ALTER MRS. RACHEL BELZBERG MS. ALLISON BEULA MRS. MONICA CHOCRON RABBI AKIVA DANZINGER MR. EZER DIENA
Coding Guidance Science Dance Mathematics & Science Judaic Studies & Arts Sciences
MRS. RINA DEUTSCH MRS. SARA ERLICH MRS. DINA GEORGIE MRS. NADIA GLICK MRS. FAIGY GRUNFELD RABBI NOAM HOROWITZ MS. DEVORAH JACOBS
Judaic Studies Ivrit Mathematics Mathematics Judaic Studies Judaic Studies Mathematics
MRS. LEORA KASPER MRS. SHYNDEE KESTENBAUM RABBI YOSEF KURTZ MS. ILANA LAZAR DR. SHLOMIT LEVY MRS. ROCHELLE LIPSON MRS. YAEL LIPSON
Mathematics Judaic Studies & Media Arts Judaic Studies Dance & Physical Education Science Visual Arts English, Judaic Studies
& Strategies for Success
DR. JANNA NADLER MS. LEA NEW-MINKOWITZ MR. EFI PALVANOV MRS. ARLENE RIPSMAN RABBI PINI SACK MR. ERIC SALTSMAN RABBI DOVID SAPIRMAN
English Judaic Studies & Social Sciences Science & Judaic Studies Mathematics Judaic Studies English, Media Arts Judaic Studies
& Student Support
MR. ELI SCHNEIDER MR. GORD SKAROTT MRS. RIFKA SONENBERG MS. LEORA STERLIN MR. MICHAEL TEVERSHAM MRS. KENDRA THOMPSON MR. BRYAN WEINBERG
English & Student Support Health Sciences Student Support Social Sciences Social Sciences Mathematics & Social Sciences Social Sciences
BEIT MIDRASH ZICHRON DOV
RABBI MORDECHAI TORCZYNER RABBI SAMMY BERGMAN RABBI ALEX HECHT RABBI NETANEL KLEIN
Rosh Beit Midrash Sgan Rosh Beit Midrash Avreich Avreich
RABBI CHAIM METZGER MRS. SHIRA METZGER RABBI DR. MOSHE YERES
Avreich Director, Women’s Beit Midrash Director, Adult Seder Boker
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EDUCATIONAL OFFICE
CONTACT DETAILS NAME EXT. E-MAIL
Rabbi Seth Grauer 50 rabbigrauer@bastoronto.org
TEL: 416-638-5434 FAX: 416-638-7905
Mr. Hillel Rapp 42 hrapp@bastoronto.org
Mrs. Shira Lipner 33 slipner@bastoronto.org
BUSINESS & DEVELOPMENT OFFICES Mrs. Sharon Fixler 34 sfixler@bastoronto.org
TEL: 416-630-6772 FAX: 416-398-5711
Ms. Miriam Bessin 26 mbessin@bastoronto.org
NAME EXT. E-MAIL
Mrs. Asnette Osipov 31 aosipov@bastoronto.org
Ms. Esther Mendlowitz 241 emendlowitz@bastoronto.org
Ms. Sarah Raizel Avalis 32 savalis@bastoronto.org
Mrs. Geoula Osipov 234 gosipov@bastoronto.org
Mrs. Ronit Bendayan 270 rbendayan@bastoronto.org
Mrs. Tamara Colodny 267 tcolodny@bastoronto.org
Ms. Soheila Sabeti 235 ssabeti@bastoronto.org STUDENT SUPPORT
Mr. Daniel Safran 243 dsafran@bastoronto.org NAME EXT. E-MAIL
Ms. Maya Wasserman 249 mwasserman@bastoronto.org Mrs. Shari Weinberg 38 sweinberg@bastoronto.org
Ms. Rosana Salama 246 rsalama@bastoronto.org Mrs. Miriam Klein 30 mklein@bastoronto.org
TO WHOM DO WE GO?
CATEGORY NAME EXT. E-MAIL
Any Issues, Thoughts or Concerns Rabbi Seth Grauer 50 rabbigrauer@bastoronto.org
Admissions Mrs. Sharon Fixler 34 sfixler@bastoronto.org
Attendance Notifications Mrs. Asnette Osipov 31 uoattendance@bastoronto.org
Class Placements: General Studies Mrs. Sharon Fixler 34 sfixler@bastoronto.org
Class Placements: Judaic Studies Mrs. Shira Lipner 33 slipner@bastoronto.org
Discipline Mrs. Sharon Fixler 34 sfixler@bastoronto.org
Donations Mrs. Tamara Colodny 416-630-6772 267 tcolodny@bastoronto.org
Donations Receipts Mrs. Geoula Osipov 416-630-6772 234 gosipov@bastoronto.org
Educational Support Mrs. Miriam Klein 30 mklein@bastoronto.org
Educational Technology Rabbi Menachem Burkis mburkis@bastoronto.org
Emergencies Mrs. Shari Weinberg 38 sweinberg@bastoronto.org
Educational Programming Questions Mr. Hillel Rapp 42 hrapp@bastoronto.org
Guidance Mrs. Shari Weinberg 38 sweinberg@bastoronto.org
Health & Safety Mrs. Shari Weinberg 38 sweinberg@bastoronto.org
Israel Advisement Ms. Miriam Bessin 26 mbessin@bastoronto.org
Judaic Studies Curriculum and Grades Mrs. Shira Lipner 33 slipner@bastoronto.org
Parent-Student Events Ms. Miriam Bessin 26 mbessin@bastoronto.org
Religious Guidance Mrs. Shira Lipner 33 slipner@bastoronto.org
Student Activities Ms. Miriam Bessin 26 mbessin@bastoronto.org
Transcripts: copies Mrs. Asnette Osipov 31 aosipov@bastoronto.org
Transcripts: questions, concerns Mr. Hillel Rapp 33 hrapp@bastoronto.org
Tuition and Scholarship Ms. Esther Mendlowitz 416-630-6772 241 emendlowitz@bastoronto.org
University Counselling Mrs. Shari Weinberg 38 sweinberg@bastoronto.org
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STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020-2021 7
TEFILLA AND SCHEDULE
One of the most fundamental elements of Judaism is be in sync with the tzibbur or deleting passages in order to
prayer. Tefilla is a reflection of the innermost thoughts and do so.
emotions of a Jew trying to engage in a dialogue with her Cre-
It is therefore one of the goals of our schools to imbue our
ator. It, therefore, is an art that must be methodologically cul-
students with the value of the tefilla experience. Students are
tivated, developed and nurtured. The depth of commitment
encouraged to arrive at least five minutes early, at 7:55 am, to
of a Jew to Torah and to her religion is evident in the way she
give each person ample time to prepare physically and spirit-
behaves and in her demeanor during tefilla.
ually for tefilla or class. Students who are late should report
Being on time for tefilla is critically important in setting the to the shul immediately upon their arrival and not go to their
stage for a meaningful experience. It is most difficult to infuse lockers until after tefilla has ended.
kavana into one’s prayers when one is rushing to catch up to
MONDAY- Extended Short Day &
THURSDAY Regular Short Day
Tefilla Ext. Tefilla
Fast Day
AM Assembly PM Assembly
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 &
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 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 1:40-2:24
Period 6 2:43-3:28
Mincha 3:09-3:14 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 Assembly
Dismissal
Period 7 3:29-4:21 2:35-3:19 3:33-4:23 2:39-3:21 at 2:00 Period 7 3:43-4:28 Period 7 3:45-4:29
Period 8 4:23-5:15 3:21-4:05 4:25-5:15 3:23-4:05 Period 8 4:30-5:15 Period 8 4:31-5:15
Regular Short Friday Ext’d Short Friday Friday AM
FRIDAY Friday Friday Tefilla & Ext’d Tefilla 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
Period 2 (Assembly) 9:42-10:22
9:52-10:42 9:42-10:22 10:07-10:54 9:57-10:33 (Period 2) 10:24-11:06
Period 3 10:44-11:34 10:24-11:04 10:56-11:43 10:35-11:11 11:08-11:50
Lunch 11:36-12:18 11:06-11:38 11:45-12:24 11:13-11:46 11:52-12:32
Period 4 12:18-1:08 11:38-12:18 12:24-1:11 11:46-12:22 12:34-1:16
Period 5 1:10-2:00 12:20-1:00 1:13-2:00 12:24-1:00 1:18-2:00
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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8 STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020-2021
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
Bnei Akiva Schools recognizes the importance of secondary school education and has a commitment to reach every stu-
dent, 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 in His image, is not acceptable. Specifically, there is zero tol-
erance for any form of derogatory language towards another
Student to teacher: While in class, students are expected to
individual.
be engaged in the serious endeavour of learning and educa-
tion. As well, students must demonstrate derech eretz in their No student should feel targeted or singled out; all individuals
social interactions. Should a student be so unruly or inappro- in the school have the right to feel safe and welcome within
priate that the teacher asks her to leave class, the student our community.
must report to the school office for further instruction.
As such, comments that are negative or pejorative, made dir-
Students within the building: Students are expected to re- ectly or indirectly about people’s appearance, race, gender or
spect the property of the school. The buildings, furnishings, identity are considered entirely inappropriate and not reflect-
and equipment must not be harmed in any way. Posters or no- ive of the school’s values. The mental health and well-being of
tices may only be posted on the appropriate bulletin boards our students is paramount.
after being cleared by a school administrator.
A student who believes she is the victim of harassment is
Student to student: Ulpanat Orot students and faculty pride encouraged to speak to a member of the school’s adminis-
themselves on creating a welcoming, family environment. tration. Complaints will be handled expeditiously, confiden-
The Torah states, “God created man in His image; in God’s im- tially and with the utmost sensitivity. A student who harasses
age He created him" (Bereshit 1:27). Therefore, physical, ver- others, verbally, physically, written or online, will be subject to
bal, written or online harassment of others, all created by God disciplinary action.
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STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020-2021 9
SUBSTANCE ABUSE Food should not be eaten during class time, in the Beit
Midrash or in the gym. Students are expected to clean up af-
Bnei Akiva Schools are a signatory on the Yeshiva Day Schools ter themselves.
National Substance Abuse Prevention Policy (June 2018). As
such, our policies include: Anyone holding a school key without proper authorization of
Bnei Akiva Schools will be subject to disciplinary action and
1. Students can be assured that they are welcomed and en- will be held financially accountable for the cost of replacing
couraged to seek help from the school guidance faculty all the locks which can be opened by the unauthorized key.
or administration, and that the involved faculty members
will support them with sensitivity and will only notify ap- During lunch or spares, students may be in the student
propriate adults (including, always, parents) without dis- lounge, unused classrooms, or the Beit Midrash. The gym may
closing their conversations to anyone else. Upon learning only be used when supervised. The teachers’ lounge is off
of a student’s substance use, the appropriate school fac- limits to students. Students are not permitted to be in the art
ulty will assist a student in seeking treatment, based on room or science lab without supervision.
conversations with the student, her parents, and a pro-
fessional therapist. SECURITY CAMERAS
2. Any student found to be in possession of or using drugs, There are security cameras located in classrooms, hallways,
alcohol, cigarettes, e-cigarettes or any other controlled public spaces and outside of the building. The school is com-
substance in school, on school property, or while par- mitted to keeping the data collected on these cameras secure.
ticipating in a school event, may be asked to leave the The cameras may be used to review reported incidents. Re-
school. quests to review the camera footage can be made to a mem-
3. As an extension of our commitment to provide a safe ber of the administration. Reviewing of the camera footage
and wholesome environment for our students, a student will take place based on the seriousness of the incident at the
who is found to be distributing and/or providing drugs discretion of the administration.
or other substances, whether in or out of school, may be Students are not permitted to cover the cameras at any time,
asked to leave the school. and will be subject to disciplinary action if they tamper with a
4. Students may not host other students at their homes for security camera in any way.
parties that include any form of controlled substance use.
DISMISSAL PROCEDURES
It is our fervent and sincere hope that this policy will encour-
age our students to feel safe turning to school faculty for help If a student becomes ill and must go home, she must sign out
in addressing substance abuse issues, with the knowledge with parental permission through the office.
that they will be supported and respected. Ulpanat Orot enjoys a partial open campus policy. To take
advantage of the open campus policy, a blanket permission
SCHOOL PROPERTY form, signed by a parent/guardian, must be submitted to the
All students are assigned a school locker. School lockers are office. Assuming a parent/guardian signs the blanket permis-
the property of Bnei Akiva Schools and may be opened for sion form, students may leave the buildings during lunch and
inspection by a member of the administrative team or a de- spares only. Prior to leaving the buildings, students must sign
signee. A locker and lock rental fee of $10 per year must be out and must sign back in upon returning to school. To sign
paid before a locker will be assigned. Should the lock be dam- out at any other time, students will need specific parental per-
aged or lost, a new one will be issued for a $10 replacement mission via email or phone.
fee. Lockers should be kept clean and locked at all times. No Ulpanat Orot does not take responsibility for loss or injury
decals, writing, or other material are to be placed on the out- when students leave campus for a non-school activity. Stu-
side of the lockers. Only materials or pictures appropriate to a dents are not permitted to leave school without permission.
Torah environment, as determined by school administration, Students who drive to school are expected to drive respon-
should be in the lockers. sibly and to park in the rear parking lot.
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10 STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020-2021LETTER OF CENSURE POLICY CELL PHONES AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Activities and behaviors taking place outside of school that Cell phones or any electronic communication devices may not
are not in the spirit of the rules and expectations of the school be used during class for any purpose other than education,
and its mission fall under the mandate of this policy. This in- determined solely by the teacher. This includes, but is not lim-
cludes, but is not limited to, the specific behaviours already ited to: texting, photographing, video recording or any form
outlined in the Student Handbook. Under this policy the of communication.
school takes the following position:
Students are not to use electronic devices (i.e. cell phones,
• The school will not seek to generate a set of adverse con- laptops, etc.) without permission during class. Earpieces or
sequences or punitive measures for the behaviour of stu- headphones may not be worn during the school day with the
dents outside of school, school programs and activities exception of lunch or school breaks. The first and second of-
beyond the measures listed below, save for exceptional fence will result in confiscation of the electronic device for
circumstances as determined by the school administra- the remainder of the day. A third offense will result in further
tion. disciplinary action. Only approved electronic devices (e.g. lap-
top or calculator) may be taken into the class during any test
• If, in the course of reviewing an incident that has been
or examination.
brought to the school’s attention, it is of the opinion that
certain students acted in a manner not in the spirit of the Audio/videotaping of either students or faculty is strictly pro-
school’s personal code of conduct, the school may issue a hibited without advance permission. This includes for school
letter of censure to be delivered to the student and tem- projects, as well as for social media purposes.
porarily placed in her OSR file. The letter will serve to re-
buke the behaviour in question and identify it as out of
sync with the values and norms we seek to express with- COMPUTER USAGE
in our community. This letter should serve to encourage It is the responsibility of each individual to
personal reflection and reparative measures as applic- use her electronic devices and the school's
able. A first letter will be removed from a student’s file WiFi legally, ethically and in accordance
after a 12-month period, assuming no further disciplinary with the halachic principles espoused by
measures have been implemented in that span. Bnei Akiva Schools. Internet access is a priv-
• In the event of a second incident, another letter will be ilege and not a right. If a user violates any of the acceptable
issued along the aforementioned lines while also mak- use provisions outlined here, her account will be terminated,
ing clear that failure to comport oneself according to the and future access will be denied. Some violations may also
agreed upon code of conduct could result in a student constitute a criminal offense and may result in legal action.
forfeiting his place of membership in the school com- Any user violating these provisions, applicable provincial and
munity. A second letter will be removed from a student’s federal laws, or posted classroom, Beit Midrash, lab or school
file following no further disciplinary measures at the con- policies, is subject to loss of access privileges and other disci-
clusion of High School. The school may share information plinary measures.
from a student’s file at its discretion. We are all familiar with the plethora of social media platforms
• In the event of a third incident a final letter will be issued that are used for positive means of keeping in touch, for shar-
based on a clearly established pattern of behaviour. , ing photos, connecting with people near and far. Communica-
which may threaten the student’s standing in the school tions via the Internet must always reflect the same degree of
community and recommend that the student find a fresh dignity and sensitivity for all members of our school commun-
start in a new community effective at the conclusion of ity as is expected in face-to-face interactions. Please be aware
the school year. In the event of a third letter issued in that cyber-bullying, harassment, biased and discriminatory
Grade 12, a student may forfeit her privilege to attend language, and/or insensitivity to any member of our school
graduation and graduation related activities. community will be regarded as a serious offense and may re-
sult in suspension or expulsion.
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STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020-2021 11While social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, DETENTION
Twitter, etc., can be useful networking mechanisms and valu-
Detention is served either during the lunch period or after
able communication tools, faculty and students are not per-
school. If a student receives a detention, she must report im-
mitted to “friend” one another or to otherwise connect on
mediately at the beginning of the period to the detention
these forums without prior approval from the school adminis-
room. Cell phones or other electronic devices are not permit-
tration. Staff can connect with students via Google Classroom.
ted in the detention room; students are not allowed to carry
Exceptions for educational technology tools, such as Google
on conversation during detention. Further specific guidelines
Drive programs, will be determined by the administration.
are set out by campus administration at the beginning of the
Parents are strongly encouraged to regularly monitor and be
year.
aware of their child’s online accounts and activities.
Consistent with our technology use policy outlined here, stu-
dents are responsible for appropriate use of their personal de- SUSPENDABLE OFFENCES
vices. Our School’s Acceptable Use Policy for Technology can
• Refusal to follow instructions from a teacher or person of
be found on our School website. All students are required to
authority
agree to the terms and conditions of our policy in order to
gain access to our network. • A pattern of classroom misbehaviour
• Directing profanities at a teacher or authority figure
POLICY FOR LOST OR MISPLACED ITEMS • A pattern of unexcused absences and/or tardiness to
classes
Students are encouraged to be careful and re-
sponsible with their belongings and to label all • Vandalism or causing damage to school property
items. Belongings such as clothes, shoes and • Threats to inflict bodily harm
binders that are turned in as lost and found will
be discarded regularly. We will continue to make • Inappropriate social networking or Internet postings
every attempt to return electronics as soon as • Dress code violations
they are turned in.
• Behaviour outside of school that contradicts the schools’
basic core values
CONSEQUENCES OF MISBEHAVIOUR
Most misbehaviour that takes place is easily addressed within OFFENCES THAT MAY RESULT IN EXPULSION
the context of the school through progressive discipline in-
cluding conversations, warnings, and detentions for infrac- • Drugs and/or alcohol abuse including, using, possessing,
tions addressed throughout these pages. Some misconduct, selling or sharing
however, necessitates seeking outside support or may require • Theft
further disciplinary consequences. In certain cases, suspen-
• Assault – physical or sexual
sion may be appropriate, while for others, expulsion from
school may be necessary. • Bullying or harassment in person or electronically, direct-
ly or indirectly
What follows is a list of some infractions that may result in
a suspension or expulsion from school. The lists are not ex- • Endangering the welfare of other students
haustive, they are merely illustrative. The school reserves the • A pattern of misbehaviour contrary to the standards of
right to apply disciplinary measures as it sees fit to the occa- the school
sion and to do so at its discretion.
In the event that a student is suspended or subject to dismiss-
al from school, the family will be contacted. In many cases, an
in-person meeting with parents will be required.
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12 STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020-2021IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS • Pants may not be worn under skirts (however, leggings
are permissible).
Ministry regulations, responsible behaviour, and efficient
management require that certain forms or documents be
completed by students and parents and returned promptly Shirts
to school. Failure to return such a document in a timely man-
ner may result in a student being withheld from class or sent • Tops must have sleeves at least reach-
home to bring back the required information. ing the elbow.
Please help us operate as smoothly as possible by reading our • Lightweight T-shirts and see-
correspondence and replying promptly. through or low-cut tops may not
be worn. Tops that are lower and
wider than the perimeter of the
DRESS CODE collarbone are not permitted.
Shirts must be long enough to
Our dress code is based both upon halachic norms and upon cover the top of the skirt at all
the desire to create an environment which is conducive to times. Midriffs, front and back,
learning. Proper dress and good grooming is a reflection of may not be exposed at any time.
one’s inner state of mind.
Students should dress in comfortable, modest clothing. The
following dress regulations are in effect for the entire student Other
body whenever students are in the building or when on school • Clothing with inappropriate graphics is prohibited.
trips or programs, or school-run events. Violation of either the
spirit or particulars of our dress code will be determined by • Open-toed sandals or flip-flops may not be worn.
our professional staff and dealt with accordingly. • Natural toned hair only.
Be advised that students who are not in compliance with the • Appropriate gym clothing may be worn during physic-
dress code will be asked to change into a garment provid- al education, intramurals, or sport activities only.
ed by the school office. Recurring offenders will face further
• Only earlobe piercings are permitted.
disciplinary action that may include detention, a conversation
with parents and an administrator, and possibly suspension.
Please note a student who is given a school garment to RELIGIOUS GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR
change into is in possession of school property. Refusal to re-
Every student will have her own RGC (Religious Guidance
turn the item of clothing within a 24-hour period will incur a
Counsellor) within the school. RGCs will, in addition to their
$20 fee to replace the item of clothing.
time with students in the classroom, have a dedicated period
Students are required to comply with the following dress once each week to work with the students in smaller groups
regulations: on establishing relationships, teaching respect, resilience
and other elements of character development. Working as a
Skirts
second level of restorative discipline, teachers, parents, and
• Students are required to wear ONLY black, flared administrators alike will discuss students’ social needs with
(non-fitted) skirts, worn in a manner that covers the RGC on a regular basis. The designated RGC periods will
the knees. be delivered using character-based curriculum developed by
• Black, flared midi and maxi skirts are also acceptable. the school.
• No slits will be permitted in any skirt, and no sheer fab-
ric will be permitted.
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STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020-2021 13ATTENDANCE
CLASS ATTENDANCE An unauthorized absence from any class will result in af-
ter-school detention. An administrator will contact a parent
Attendance plays an integral role in successful learning and is
when a student skips a class. Additional unexcused class ab-
therefore compulsory in all classes. The Ministry of Education sences will result in more serious consequences. A student
requires a minimum of instructional time to receive a credit. whose absence from class approaches 30% of the course-
The Ministry stipulates that “Where, in the Principal’s judg- hours may put her academic standing and credit in jeopardy.
ment, a student’s frequent absences from school are jeopard-
izing his success, school staff should meet with the student
LATENESS TO SCHOOL
and the parents to explain the potential consequences of the
absences and discuss steps to be taken to improve attend- Students arriving late to school must have a parental note
explaining the circumstances. Sleeping in or studying is not
ance” (Ontario Schools, Kindergarten to Grade 12: Policy and
a valid excuse for tardiness to school. If a test is given and a
Program Requirements, 2011, pg. 43). It is important to under-
student arrives after the test has started, the student is gen-
stand that frequent absences from classes that jeopardize a erally expected to make up the test immediately upon her
student’s learning may result in the loss of a credit. Students arrival. A student must arrive to davening on time, despite
are required to attend every class and make arrangements for having a spare during the first class period, except if prior
missed material when they are absent. administrative approval has been granted. Students arriv-
STUDENT ATTENDANCE PROCESSES STUDENT DISCIPLINARY PROCESSES
Multiple warnings
and conversations
Three lates from staff
Reflective detention
and/or relevant
consequence
In-school detention In-school detention In-school detention
Meeting with Student Services and/or
Religious Guidance Counselor
and parents informed
Reflective detention Reflective detention Reflective detention
After-school detention and/or relevant and/or relevant and/or relevant
consequence consequence consequence
Three lunchtime-
detentions equals one
after-school detention
Skipped classes
Meeting with parents and
administration
Half of a class yields An entire class yields
two in-school detentions one after-school detention Consequence relevant to
Suspension Behaviour contract
the infraction
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14 STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020-2021ing past 10:30am without pre-arranged circumstances (e.g. SHABBATONIM
medical appointment, a simcha, etc.) are subject to not being
permitted to attend classes that day. Students may not miss Students who wish to participate in a shabbaton (Bnei Akiva,
davening/classes prior to a test without special circumstances. NCSY, or other) should notify teachers and administrators well
in advance of the shabbaton. The administration may suggest
that a student not attend if it is felt that the student is abusing
LATENESS TO CLASS the privilege or will be negatively impacted academically. The
student is expected to catch herself up for classes missed. It
Students are expected to be prompt for all classes and school
is important to reiterate that students are expected to be in
programs. The bell schedule will signal when class begins.
school unless they are ill or excused by the school.
Lateness to class disrupts the flow of learning. After a third
late arrival, the student will serve detention. Continued late
arrivals to class will result in further detentions and a parent ATTENDANCE FOR ONLINE COURSES
and student meeting with a school administrator. Lateness is
defined as arriving after the second bell. A student who ar- In order to receive a credit for completion of an online course,
rives more than 10 minutes late may be issued a detention. regular attendance must be maintained. For online courses,
to be marked as ‘present’ in our attendance systems, students
must do the following each week:
ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL
• Login regularly and complete tasks assigned on Google
If a student is ill or has an appointment, a parent should send Classroom by the posted deadline.
an email to UOattendance@bastoronto.org. The email should
• Attend every mandatory video class, with video on.
include the dates of the absences and the signature of the
Students are responsible for being aware of their class
parent or guardian. An administrator will determine whether
schedules.
an absence is excused or unexcused. A student may not par-
ticipate in a co-curricular activity if she has been absent from Please note that this is a minimum level - most importantly,
school the day of the activity, unless there are extenuating cir- students should be able to meet posted course deadlines and
cumstances as determined by an administrator. be prepared to attend and be successful with any in-person
assessments (for example, term tests and final exam).
ABSENCE FROM CLASS A student who believes that she will not be able to meet the
attendance requirements in a given week (for example, for
Students should arrange appointments around public holi- taking part in a school trip), should contact the course in-
days, early dismissal days, lunch hours and spares. Every effort structor.
should be made to sign out from class as seldom as possible.
Signing out from school will be closely monitored by the ad- Online courses are self-paced, but structured – there will be
ministration. Generally, students should only be absent from set deadlines through the course that students will need to
a test for necessary medical reasons. A student who misses a meet and are encouraged to work ahead of. Students in on-
significant number of classes from one or more courses may line courses must earn the right to leave the building by keep-
be ineligible for honour roll or other academic awards. ing up with their workload and acting responsibly with their
time during online classes.
DAILY ABSENCE LIST
A daily attendance list will be generated at tefilla. After 15
minutes a student will be considered absent from tefilla. Par-
ents of students who miss tefilla will be contacted to discuss
the reason for the absence. Students on the daily attendance
list who are absent from a given class will be considered skip-
ping class.
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STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020-2021 15CURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS
A secondary school education is meant to provide each stu- To this end, we offer a variety of obligatory Judaic Studies
dent a chance to realize and pursue her interests, goals and courses designed to broaden and deepen one’s commitment
strengths. At Bnei Akiva Schools, our goal is to enable all to Torah learning and observance of mitzvot. Students are re-
our students to earn an Ontario Secondary Schools Diploma quired to take all Judaic courses every year for their four years
(OSSD) through an educational program that enables stu- of high school.
dents to become self aware learners with a clear path toward
The following course offerings are included:
a promising future.
• ָ ְ ּ ג/ Gemara
מרָא
• ֶ ּ -ש ּב ְעַל
פה ׁ ֶ תּ ֹורָה/ Oral Law
OSSD REQUIREMENTS
• תּ ֹורָה/ Torah
The high school program is based on the Ontario Ministry
of Education’s credit system, towards an Ontario Secondary • נְב ִיאִים/ Prophets
School Diploma (OSSD). In Ontario, students are required to • הלָכ ָה
ֲ / Jewish Law
remain in high school until the age of 18, or until they have
earned their OSSD. Students must earn a total of 30 credits • אֱמו ּנ ָה/ Jewish Philosophy and Thought
(one for every 110-hour course successfully completed) to ob- • הִיסְט ֹורְי ָה/ Jewish History
tain a high school diploma. Eighteen of the credits are com-
• עִבְרִית/ Hebrew Language and Literature
pulsory, earned 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 UES
GRADE VAL
program are applied to the 12 optional credits.
vels
Achievement Le
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
A+
All students are expected to be enrolled in the full Judaic
90–100
Studies program, as well as a minimum of four General Stud-
ies credits per year.
Students must also complete 40 hours of community involve-
A
ment activities throughout the course of their four years of 80–89
high school and must pass the Ontario Secondary School Lit-
eracy Test, which is taken in Grade 10. Accommodations for B
writing the Literacy Test are provided following the Education 70–79
Quality 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
50–59
The study of Torah is the loftiest goal that Judaism espouses. A
significant goal of Bnei Akiva Schools is to teach our students
the skills necessary to become proficient at learning Torah on F
50
their own and instill in our students with a true love of Torah. LESS THAN
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16 STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020-2021GENERAL STUDIES CREDIT SYSTEM REPORT CARDS
Compulsory Credits (total of 18) Report cards are a means of informing students how they are
progressing in each subject. The mark or grade for each sub-
• 4 credits in English (1 credit per grade)
ject is a compilation of different evaluation methods utilized
• 3 credits in Mathematics (at least 1 credit in Grade 11/12) by one’s teachers. Each teacher distributes a precise descrip-
• 2 credits in Science tion of his or her marking scheme at the beginning of each
course. Report cards are emailed to parents twice yearly in
• 1 credit in the Arts (Drama, Music, Dance, Integrated Arts January and June. Interim academic reports are mailed home
[Movie-Making] or Visual Arts) midway through each marking period.
• 1 credit in Canadian Geography Students must complete a Drop/Add form and receive written
• 1 credit in Canadian History permission from an administrator before dropping any Gen-
eral Studies course. Students may drop a course within five
• 1 credit in French as a Second Language or approved sub-
instructional days following the issue of the first report card.
stitute
Students may enter a new course until the tenth meeting of
• 1 credit in Health and Physical Education that course. Withdrawals from Grade 9 and 10 courses are not
recorded on the Ontario Student Transcript (OST). Only suc-
• ½ credit in Career Studies
cessfully completed courses are recorded on the OST.
• ½ credit in Civics
If a student (including a student with a completed Individual
PLUS: Three (3) additional credits, consisting of one (1) credit Education Plan) withdraws from a Grade 11 or 12 course with-
from each of the following groups: in five instructional days following the issue of the first prov-
• Group 1: English (including the Ontario Secondary School incial report card, the withdrawal is not recorded on the OST.
Literacy Course), French as a Second Language, Classical If a student withdraws from a course after five instructional
Languages, International Languages, Native Languages, days following the issue of the first provincial report card in
Canadian and World Studies, Native Studies, Social Sci- a semestered or a non-semestered school, the withdrawal is
ences and Humanities, Guidance and Career Education, recorded on the OST by entering “W” in the “credit” column.
Cooperative Education The student’s mark at the time of the withdrawal is recorded
• Group 2: French as a Second Language, the Arts, Business in the “Mark” column.
Studies, Health and Physical Education, or Cooperative
Education
• Group 3: French as a Second Language, Science (Grade
11 or 12), Computer Studies, Technological Education, or
Cooperative Education
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STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020-2021 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 parent, and student are aware of the student’s progress. 70%
to provide a complete record of a student’s performance in of the course work will consist of quizzes, mid-terms, tests and
Grades 11 and 12 courses. Under this requirement, both suc- other assessment instruments. 30% of the course work will
cessful and unsuccessful attempts at completing Grades 11 consist of a final examination or culminating project. Exams,
and 12 courses will be recorded on the OST. The OST will in- tests and quizzes are a critical part of the learning process for
clude: they compel the student to review and consolidate the ma-
terial that has been taught. All teachers will utilize tests and/
• All Grade 9 and 10 courses successfully completed by the
or quizzes.
student, with percentage grades obtained and credits
earned All tests, major projects and major submissions for Independ-
ent Study Projects (ISP) or Final Summative Tasks (FST) are to
• All Grade 11 and 12 courses successfully completed or at- be entered in the online calendar (to be found on the school’s
tempted by the student, with percentage grades earned website) by the teacher. Every effort will be made to limit tests
and credits earned 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 ma-
• Confirmation that the student has passed the provincial terial 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
EMERGENCY whole must not account for more than 15% of a student’s
overall mark in the course.
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Tests cover complete topics or units, usually take from 30
FIRE DRILL to 60 minutes to complete, and have a significant impact
on one’s grade.
• Mid-term tests may occur in semestered courses and cov-
All students should evacuate the er approximately half of the course content. No test, ma-
building following the guidelines in jor project or assignment is permitted on a day on which
the Emergency Management Plan. This a mid-term test will be administered.
might include the gym doors that exit
onto Bathurst Street. • Every effort will be made to limit major assessments
(tests, reports, projects, ISPs or papers) to no more than
Once the students and teachers six major assessments per week.
have left the building, everyone is to
• Exams are administered at the end of a semester and are
congregate by class on the south side
cumulative in nature. They count for 30% of a final grade
of Canyon Avenue, furthest away from
in a course. Teachers will inform students at the begin-
Bathurst Street.
ning of the school year how their grades will be deter-
IN AN EMERGENCY, mined. There are two sets of examinations for both Judaic
Studies and General Studies in January and June. There
DIAL 911 will be no tests or announced quizzes a week before a
set of exams unless authorized by an administrator. Only
HATZOLAH: 416-256-1000
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18 STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020-2021illness as verified by a doctor’s note or an extreme emer- This exercise leads to enhanced skills, knowledge, and intel-
gency will be accepted as an excused absence during lectual maturation only if conducted in an honest and ethical
exams. An administrator will determine if the emergency manner. Some ISPs are so important for the student’s academ-
in question is considered excused or unexcused. ic 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
(e.g. out of school appointments) do not conflict with FST may replace an exam and must be due toward the end of
scheduled tests and other announced in-class assess- the school year.
ments. We encourage checking our online test calendar
before scheduling an appointment. ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENTS
• Students who miss a test and will be writing a make-up As a general policy, additional assignments are not offered. A
test are to do so in the testing room at lunch, ideally dur- teacher may choose to allow students to:
ing the next available lunch period. Make-up tests will • Apply lessons and critiques from earlier assessments to
take place in room 11. 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 understand-
test may receive a grade of zero. ing 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 ab- Academic consequences may be assigned for late assign-
sences from tests or other announced assessments or she ments. These consequences can impart important lessons on
will receive a zero. structure and responsibility. Teachers will remain mindful of
the full workload our students face and the varying degrees
Notes on scheduled evaluations: of ability in organization and management. Extensions on as-
• Attendance at tefilla on the day of exams is required. signments can be granted at the discretion of the teacher.
• The dress code policy applies on all tutorial, test and
examination days. ACADEMIC HONESTY
• Exams may not be taken early. In appropriate situa- Academic integrity and honesty is expected from every stu-
tions, the administration may arrange for a student to dent in the Bnei Akiva Schools. We take all instances of sus-
take an exam late. pected dishonesty, plagiarism, or any form of “cheating” very
seriously. Depending on the particular circumstances, actions
may be taken by the administration.
INDEPENDENT STUDY PROJECT OR ASSESS-
MENT (ISP/A) AND FINAL SUMMATIVE TASK (FST) A student who submits work that is, in whole or in part, pla-
giarized, will be subject to academic penalties. Repeated in-
The experience of doing an extended piece of academic re- fractions may result in the loss of a credit and further disciplin-
search in a paper of some length, commonly called an In- ary action. Students are encouraged to submit their written
dependent Study Project/Assessment (ISP/A), is a worthwhile work through Turnitin.com, which will flag any examples of
endeavour for its own sake and invaluable preparation for possible plagiarism.
study at institutions of higher learning. Reading skills, con-
A student who assists another student in academic dishon-
ceptual skills, and writing skills are focused upon a subject
esty may face academic consequences, including revocation
of importance and of interest to the student who has the ex-
of a credit.
citing but challenging opportunity to arrive at a conclusion
based upon her own efforts.
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STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020-2021 19READING DAYS are expected to dress in conformance with the school dress
code and to observe school rules.
Reading days may be assigned during the year to give stu-
dents a large block of uninterrupted time to work on long-
term projects. GUIDANCE
The administration, guidance and support departments and
HONOUR ROLL faculty of our schools are involved in and concerned with
each student’s total development. We work closely with our
In order to be named to the Honour Roll of Bnei Akiva Schools, students in order to achieve their goals.
a student’s unweighted average, including each Judaic and
Our hopes and aspirations are to develop and nurture person-
General Studies course, must be 85% or higher. Students are
al relationships with our students, to support and encourage
named to the Honour Roll each semester.
them, to make them feel good about themselves and about
the experience of Torah study and their unique roles. We strive
TEXTBOOKS to be role models for our students so they can internalize the
eternal Torah values of Judaism. Our doors are always open for
All students are responsible for purchasing and maintaining
advice and discussion. Students should feel free to talk to the
books and sefarim. A book and sefarim list are provided for Administrators, Judaic Studies and General Studies faculty.
each class level. We encourage 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 Voca-
During graduation, the school honours students for outstand- tional Service (JVS) and the Jewish Family and Child Service
ing academic excellence in the different disciplines as well as (JFCS) and are in contact with professional consultants in the
for character and exemplary service. Awards take into con- areas of emotional and educational growth.
sideration all years of the student’s high school experience. Aside from the regular parent teacher conferences, parents
should, of course, feel free to confer and arrange conferences
whenever the need arises.
CRITERIA FOR VALEDICTORIAN
The valedictorian represents not only her classmates but also
HONOURS PROGRAM
the school. Since one of the goals of the Bnei Akiva Schools is
to produce a well-rounded, integrated personality, the follow- In an effort to constantly challenge our status quo, push our
ing 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
• One valedictorian will be chosen. are very excited to announce that this year we will be launch-
• The person must be an outstanding student in both Juda- ing a new honours program.
ic Studies and General Studies. At the core of our educational philosophy is a desire to gen-
• The person must reflect the philosophy and ideals of the erate as many points of entry as possible, providing oppor-
school and participate in school activities. tunities to meaningfully engage, challenge and inspire our
students on their intellectual journeys as developing learn-
• The valedictorian will be selected by members of the ad- ers and create new avenues for intellectual exploration and
ministration in consultation with the staff and students. 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
The goal of our subject scholars program is to provide tar-
VISITORS
geted enrichment resources for students within their areas
Students who would like to bring a visitor must get permis- of expertise. Subject Scholars will have the opportunity to
sion from the office at least one day prior to the visit. Visitors work with their teachers to complete a guided and enriched
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