Student Handbook

yeshivat or chaim
ulpanat orot
student handbook 2014-2015 5775
mission
statement
bnei akiva
schools
leadership
The mission of Yeshivat Or Chaim and Ulpanat Orot is to inculcate within our students an appreciation for and a
commitment to Torah observances and values. Yeshivat Or Chaim (founded 1973) and Ulpanat Orot (founded 1975) were
established in Toronto with several specific goals in mind.
goals
To create a Yeshiva environment where religiously committed Jewish boys and girls will be able to grow
intellectually, socially, emotionally and religiously in a vibrant Jewish setting.
To offer a dual curriculum of Jewish and General Studies that will arm our students with the methodological tools
needed to become self-reliant in classical Jewish texts and give them a broad-based secular grounding in the classical world
disciplines.
To deepen and strengthen the centrality of Eretz Yisrael and Medinat Yisrael as a fundamental element of our Torah
beliefs and, to this end, to stress the importance of Lashon Hakodesh as a manner of achieving these
goals.
To encourage and fervently support the notion of our students continuing their Judaic studies at Yeshivot in Eretz Yisrael
and in other institutions of higher Jewish learning.
bnei akiva schools faculty
yeshivat or chaim / ulpanat orot student handbook
2014-2015
Dear Students,
Our schools mission statement outlines four significant and fundamental goals upon
which our Yeshivot were founded. These goals focus on (1) the importance of creating
a Yeshiva environment of religiously committed families, (2) our desire for academic
excellence in both Judaic and General studies, (3) our commitment and connection to
Eretz Yisrael and Medinat Yisrael and (4) our hope that your time at Yeshivat Or Chaim or
Ulpanat Orot is not simply a four year high school experience, but rather, the beginning of
a life enriched by your continued learning and living in Eretz Yisrael.
Our mission statement is not meant to simply identify lofty ideals and principles that only
sound good on paper, but are removed from reality. Our mission statement is rather meant
to be lived and embraced within the walls of our buildings.
Over the last 41 years, since the Bnei Akiva Schools of Toronto first opened, roughly 25%
of all our graduates have made aliyah and decided to settle with their families in our eternal
homeland, Eretz Yisrael. That is a staggering number, which I believe is likely unmatched in other Modern Orthodox and
Religious Zionistic North American high schools and this importance cannot be overstated.
Beneath the surface of these goals in our mission statement is the realization and recognition that derech eretz kadma leTorah
and that focusing on mitzvoth bein adam lechaveiro, between our fellow men and women, is necessary for us to build a
school based on respect and admiration for one another. We strive to create a school focused on chessed, Jewish kindness,
ethics, morals and a deep sense of doing what is right lies at the bedrock and the heart of everything we do. We recognize
that in order to have a true Torah environment within our schools, positive citizenship must be valued and demonstrated
through behaving with dignity, honesty, and integrity in all our relationships both within and outside our community. This
student handbook serves as an expression of these character values and its enforcement is essential to ensure a respectful and
collaborative community of learners.
As I enter my second year in Toronto, we will continue to work towards strengthening all four of our goals through
renewed energy, commitment and an unwavering desire to ensure that the Bnei Akiva Schools are the #1 choice for Modern
Orthodox Religious Zionist Jews in the greater Toronto Jewish community.
Please know that I am personally invested and committed to the individual growth and success of each of you. I am here to
support, guide and advise you on anything I can and I encourage you to seek me out.
It is my fervent hope and prayer that you will join and partner with me in our mission to inspire positive religious and
spiritual growth, develop an intellectual curiosity that promotes personal excellence, instill an unwavering support and
devotion to Eretz Yisrael and Medinat Yisrael and live lives sanctifying Gods name as actively engaged citizens in our greater
general communities.
We return after a summer of difficult news from Israel. As this letter and handbook go to print the situation remain
precarious and dangerous for our families and soldiers in Israel. Many of our students and families spent time in Israel this
past summer and were personally affected by the unstable security environment there. We will remain focused throughout
this year through prayer and Torah learning on the safety and security of all those living and visiting in Israel, as well as
the alarming rise in anti-Semitism that has been rampant this summer throughout the world. Let us all hope and pray that
Hashem continues to watch over the Jewish people world-wide and gives us increased strength and success to withstand and
grow from these current challenges and threats.
Ketiva VeChatima Tova,
Rabbi Seth Grauer
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bnei akiva schools leadership
rosh yeshiva
head of school
Rabbi Dr. Seth N. Grauer
director of
education,
general studies
menahel
yeshivat or chaim
Rabbi Yair Spitz
Mr. Mordechai Sabeti
assistant principal
yeshivat or chaim
assistant principal
ulpanat orot
assistant principal
ulpanat orot
assistant principal
ulpanat orot
Mrs. Nicky Kagan
Mrs. Yael Gelernter
Mrs. Sara Munk
Mrs. Shari Weinberg
officers
executive
officer
board of
directors
Steve Mayer
Aaron Ames
chairman
immediate past
president
Steve Balsam
Dov Begun
Avi Dalfen
Linda Fingerote
Sybil Hershtal
Elisheva Lightstone
Jeremy Magence
Isaac Maresky
Y. Dov Meyer
Charly Piwko
Sendy Shorser
Aryella Weisz
president
life members
Aron Frankel
Henry Koschitzky
Saul Koschitzky
Bessie Orfus
Kurt Rothschild
Phil Schwartz
Jack Weinbaum
Jeff Shumacher
bnei
akiva
schools faculty
vice chair
Michael Lax
Esther Berglas
treasurer
Howard Wasserman
secretary
Ashira Gobrin
past presidents
Nachman Sokol
Saul Koschitzky
Eli Rubinstein
I. Berl Nadler
Naftali Winter
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talmud
/ tsbp
Rabbi Noah Sonenberg

Head of Department for
Gemara and Halacha/TSBP
Rabbi Moshe Goldberg
Rabbi Seth Grauer
Rabbi Joshua Koperwas
Rabbi Elan Mazer
Rabbi Hartley Perlmutter
Rabbi Aviad PitucheiChotam
Rabbi Yair Spitz
tanach
Mrs. Sara Munk

Head of Tanach Department
Ms. Miriam Bessin
Mrs. Sarah Cheses
Mrs. Yael Gelernter
Mrs. Ofra Gemara
Mrs. Lori Grysman
Mrs. Rachel Javasky
Rabbi Joshua Koperwas
Rabbi Elan Mazer
Rabbi Hartley Perlmutter
Mrs. Hodaya PitucheiChotam
Mrs. Rifka Sonenberg
Mr. Tom Stopnicki
hebrew
computers
science
Mrs. Sara Erlich,

Head of Department
Mrs. Daniella Michaeli
Mrs. Hodaya PitucheiChotam
Mr. Peter Lang

Mrs. Arlene Ripsman
Mr. Francis Roberts
Mrs. Monica Chocron

Head of Department
Ms. Adina Ander
Mrs. Rachel Belzberg
Dr. Shlomit Levy
language arts
social studies
jewish history
Rabbi Josh Koperwas

Mrs. Sara Munk
yeshiva
university torah
mitzion zichron
dov beit midrash
Rabbi Mordechai
Torczyner
Rosh Beit Midrash
Rabbi David Ely
Grundland
Rabbi Josh Gutenberg
Rabbi Yisroel Meir
Rosenzweig
Avreichim
art
Mrs. Rochelle Lipson

Mr. Paul Pascal
french
Mrs. Nicky Kagan,

Head of Department
Mrs. Sharon Fixler
Mr. Gerald Lazar
Dr. Janna Nadler
math
Mrs. Monica Chocron,

Head of Department
Mr. Joel Graham
Mr. Peter Lang
Mrs. Arlene Ripsman
Mrs. Kendra Thompson
physical
education
Mrs. Shari Weinberg,

Head of Department
Ms. Adina Ander
Ms. Miriam Bessin
Mr. Gord Skarott
Mrs. Nicky Kagan,

Head of Department
Mr. Gerald Lazar
Mrs. Hadassa Pertman
Mr. Adam Solomon
Mr. Michael Teversham
Mrs. Kendra Thompson
special services
Dr. Marilyn Izatt

Special Education
Coordinator
Mrs. Temima Cohen
Director of Guidance
student life
ulpanat orot
Mrs. Yael Gelernter

Mrs. Estie Zeifman
yeshivat or chaim
Mr. Gerald Lazar

Rabbi Josh Koperwas
staff
controller
Mrs. Geula Osipov

special events
coordinator
Mr. Joshua Katchen

administrative
assistant
Mrs. Tali Rabinowitz

manager,
business
administration
Ms. Esther Mendlowitz

ulpanat orot
Mrs. Yael Nir

Mrs. Estie Zeifman
yeshivat or chaim
Mrs. Basia Charney

Mrs. Sandy Cohen
coordinator
of admissions,
marketing and
community events
Mrs. Jenn Diamond
administrative office contact information

yeshivat or chaim
416-630-6772
416 398 5711 (fax)
ulpanat orot
416-638-5434
416-638-7905 (fax)
business office
416-630-6772
416 398 5711 (fax)
Rabbi Seth Grauer

Rabbi Yair Spitz
Mrs. Nicky Kagan
Mrs. Basia Charney
Mrs. Jenn Diamond
Mrs. Sandy Cohen
ext 50
ext 33
ext 20
ext 43
ext 39
ext 35
ext 31
rabbigrauer@bneiakivaschools.org
sabeti@bneiakivaschools.org
yspitz@bneiakivaschools.org
nkagan@bneiakivaschools.org
bcharney @bneiakivaschools.org
jdiamond@bneiakivaschools.org
scohen@bneiakivaschools.org
Rabbi Seth Grauer

Mrs. Yael Gelernter
Mrs. Sara Munk
Mrs. Shari Weinberg
Mrs. Yael Nir
Mrs. Estie Zeifman
ext 50
ext 39
ext 34
ext 33
ext 38
ext 31
ext 32
rabbigrauer@bneiakivaschools.org
ygelernter@bneiakivaschools.org
smunk@bneiakivaschools.org
sweinberg@bneiakivaschools.org
ynir@bneiakivaschools.org
ezeifman@bneiakivaschools.org

Mrs. Geoula Osipov
Mr. Joshua Katchen
Mrs. Tali Rabinowitz
ext 41
ext 34
ext 67
ext 48
emendlowitz@bneiakivaschools.org
gosipov@bneiakivaschools.org
jkatchen@bneiakivaschools.org
trabinowitz@bneiakivaschools.org
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and schedule
bneitefilla
akiva schools
leadership
One of the most fundamental elements of Judaism is prayer. Tefilla is a reflection of the innermost thoughts and emotions
of a Jew trying to achieve dialogue with his/her Creator. It, therefore, is an art that must be methodologically cultivated,
developed and nurtured. The depth of commitment of a Jew to Torah and to his/her religion is evident in the way he/she
behaves and in his/her demeanor during Tefilla.
Being on time for Tefilla is critically important in setting the stage for a meaningful experience. It is most difficult to infuse
kavana into ones prayers when one is rushing to catch up to be in sync with the tzibur or deleting passages in order to do so.
It is therefore one of the goals of our schools to imbue our students with this lofty sense of Tefilla. Students are encouraged
to arrive at least five minutes before the zman Tefilla, at 7:35 am at Or Chaim (OC) and at 7:55 am at Ulpana (UO), to
give each person ample time to prepare physically and psychologically for Tefilla. Students who are late for Tefilla should
report to the shul immediately upon their arrival and not go to their locker until after Tefilla has ended.
It is our firm conviction that one cannot become a true Ben or Bat Torah unless one learns how to pray properly with total
concentration and devotion and unless one learns the critical importance of communal prayer.
times for ulpanat orot
times for yeshivat or chaim

Regular
Short Day
Regular
Short Day
Tefilla/breakfast
8:00
8:00
Tefilla/breakfast
7:40
Tefilla/breakfast
7:40
Period 1
9:05
9:05
Period 1
8:50
Period 1
8:50
Period 2
9:59
9:51
Period 2
9:33
Period 2
9:28
Break
10:51
10:35
Break
10:13
Break
10:03
Period 3
10:58
10:42
Period 3
10:31
Period 3
10:16
11:14
Period 4
10:54
Period 4
11:52
11:28
Period 4
Lunch
12:44
12:12
Lunch
12:07
Lunch
11:39
Period 5
1:28
12:50
Period 5
12:55
Period 5
12:17
Period 6
2:22
1:36
Period 6
1:51
Period 6
1:05
Mincha/Break
3:14
2:20
Period 7
2:34
Mincha/Break
1:40
Period 7
3:29
2:35
Mincha/Break
3:14
Period 7
2:04
Period 8
4:23
3:21
Period 8
3:41
Period 8
2:42
Dismissal
5:15
4:05
Period 9
4:37
Period 9
3:30
Dismissal
5:30
Dismissal
4:15
Friday
Short Friday
Tefilla/breakfast
8:00
8:00
Period 1
9:05
9:05
Period 2
9:56
9:47
Period 3
10:47
10:29
Lunch
11:36
11:09
Period 4
12:20
11:38
Period 5
1:11
12:20
Dismissal
2:00
1:00
Friday
Short Friday
Tefilla/breakfast
7:40
7:40
Period 1
8:50
8:50
Period 2
9:33
9:27
Break
10:13
10:01
Period 3
10:26
10:14
Period 4
11:09
10:51
Lunch
11:59
11:31
Period 5
12:37
12:02
Period 6
1:30
12:45
Dismissal
2:20
1:25
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times for yeshivat or chaim

Friday Rosh
Chodesh
Short Friday
Rosh Chodesh
Tefilla/
breakfast
7:40
7:40
8:50
Period 1
9:10
9:10
9:28
Period 2
9:48
9:43
10:03
Break
10:23
10:13
Period 3
10:36
10:25
Period 4
11:14
10:58
Lunch
12:04
11:35
11:40
Period 5
12:37
12:08
1:23
12:23
Period 6
1:30
12:48
Period 6
2:14
1:12
Dismissal
2:20
1:25
Mincha
2:49
1:47
Rosh
Chodesh
Fast
Day
Tefilla/
breakfast
7:40
7:40
Tefilla/
breakfast
7:40
7:40
Period 1
9:10
8:40
Period 1
8:50
Period 2
9:48
9:18
Period 2
9:28
Break
10:23
9:53
Break
Period 3
10:36
10:06
Assembly
10:03
Period 4
11:19
10:44
Period 3
11:09
10:16
12:12
11:26
Period 4
11:47
10:54
(Break)
Lunch
12:35
Period 5
Lunch
AM
PM
Assembly Assembly
Period 5
12:55
11:39
Period 6
1:51
12:24
Period 7
2:34
1:02
Mincha/
Break
3:14
1:37
Period 8
3:41
Period 9
4:37
Dismissal
5:30
2:00
Assembly
2:06
Break
3:09
Period 7
3:13
3:17
Period 8
3:51
3:55
Period 9
4:42
4:44
Dismissal
5:30
5:30
sunday times for yoc:

Tefilla/breakfast: 8:30
Shiur: 9:30
Dismissal: 11:30
times for ulpanat orot

Rosh
Chodesh
Fast
Day
Tefilla/
breakfast
8:00
8:00
Tefilla/
breakfast
8:00
Tefilla/
breakfast
8:00
Period 1
9:15
8:50
Period 1
9:05
Period 1
9:05
Period 2
10:04
9:34
Period 2
9:52
Period 2
9:51
Break
10:51
10:16
Assembly
10:37
Break
10:35
Period 3
10:58
10:23
Period 3
11:42
Period 3
10:42
Period 4
11:52
11:07
Period 4
12:29
Period 4
11:28
Lunch
12:44
11:49
Lunch
1:14
Lunch
12:12
(Break)
Period 5
1:56
Period 5
12:50
2:41
Period 6
1:36
Mincha
2:22
Period 5
1:28
12:09
AM
Assembly
PM
Assembly
Period 6
2:22
12:53
Mincha/
Break
Mincha/
Break
3:14
1:35
Period 6
2:56
Assembly
2:35
Period 7
3:29
Period 7
3:43
3:38
4:23
4:30
Break
Period 8
Period 8
3:45
5:15
5:15
Period 7
Dismissal
Dismissal
Period 8
4:31
2:00
Friday
Rosh
Chodesh
Short
Friday
Rosh
Chodesh
Tefilla/
breakfast
8:00
8:00
Period 1
9:15
9:15
Period 2
10:02
9:54
Period 3
10:49
10:33
Lunch
11:38
11:10
Period 4
12:20
11:42
Period 5
1:11
12:22
Dismissal
2:00
1:00
** IMPORTANT: Please note that the schedules have changed this year
** Please consult the calendar to see which days are short days
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student expectations
The Bnei Akiva Schools considers interpersonal behaviour 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 Bnei and Bnot Torah. The students of the Bnei Akiva Schools are our ambassadors and role models
throughout the community. They exemplify by word and deed the values of the Bnei Akiva Schools. A young man or
woman who chooses to attend YOC or UO undertakes a commitment to halachic observance and behaviour which
reflects positively on themselves and their school. Consequently, students of Bnei Akiva Schools are expected to adhere to
the lifestyle and behaviour of a Ben or Bat Torah both within the school and beyond the school day.
derech eretz
While in class, YOC and UO students are expected to be
engaged in the serious endeavour of learning and education.
As well, students must demonstrate derech eretz in their
social interactions. Should a student be so unruly or
inappropriate that the teacher asks him/her to leave class,
the student must report to the school office for further
instruction. Students are expected to respect the property of
the school. The building, furnishing or equipment must not
be harmed in any way. Posters or notices may only be posted
on the appropriate bulletin boards after being cleared by a
school administrator.
substance abuse
Cigarettes, alcohol, and controlled or illegal substances
are not permitted anywhere on the school premises or
on school grounds, or at any school-sponsored activity
wherever it is held. Our policy is one of zero tolerance.
The possession or use of these prohibited items is grounds

for disciplinary action, including, but not limited to,
suspension, expulsion, and legal action by the authorities
who have jurisdiction.
school property
All students are assigned a school locker. School lockers are
the property of Bnei Akiva Schools and may be opened
for inspection by a member of the administrative team
or a designee. A locker and lock rental fee of $10 per year
must be paid before a locker will be assigned. Should the
lock be damaged or lost, a new one will be issued for a $10
replacement fee. Lockers should be kept clean and locked
at all times. No decals, writing, or other material are to be
placed on the outside of the lockers. Only material or pictures
appropriate to a Torah environment should be in the lockers.
Food should not be eaten during class time, in the Beit
Midrash or in the gymnasiums. Students are expected to
clean up after themselves.
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Anyone holding a school key without proper authorization

of Bnei Akiva Schools will be subject to serious disciplinary
action and will be held financially accountable for the
cost of replacing all the locks which can be opened by the
unauthorized key.
next school day. Additional offences will result in further

disciplinary action.No electronic device, with the exception
of approved calculators may be taken into the class during
any test or examination.
During lunch or spares students may be in the library,

unused classrooms, or the Beit Midrash. Gymnasiums may
only be used when supervised. The teachers lounge or copy
room at Bnei Akiva Schools are off limits to students.
It is the responsibility of each individual to use the

computer facilities legally, ethically and in accordance with
the halachic principles espoused by the Bnei Akiva Schools.
Students may access the Internet through school computers
or, when appropriate, through wireless access on their own
devices. Internet access is a privilege, and not a right. If a
user violates any of the acceptable use provisions outlined
in this document, his/her account will be terminated and
future access will be denied. Some violations may also
constitute a criminal offense and may result in legal action.
Any user violating these provisions, applicable provincial
and federal laws, or posted classroom, library, lab or school
policies is subject to loss of access privileges and any other
school disciplinary options.
dismissal procedures
If a student becomes ill and must go home, he/she must
sign out with parental permission through the office.
YOC and UO enjoy a partial open campus policy. To take
advantage of the open campus policy, a blanket permission
form, signed by a parent/guardian, must be submitted to
the office. Assuming a parent/guardian signs the blanket
permission form students may leave the buildings during
lunch and spares only. Prior to leaving the buildings, students
must still sign out and must sign back in upon returning
to school. To sign out at any other time, students will need
specific parental permission to be emailed or phoned.
YOC and UO do not take responsibility for loss or injury
while students leave campus for a non-school activity. A
student who leaves school without permission will face
consequences. Students who drive to school are expected to
drive responsibly and to park in the rear parking lot (both
at YOC or UO).
cell phones
Cell phones or any electronic communication devices
may not be used during class for any purpose other than
educational, determined solely by the teacher. This includes,
but is not limited to texting, photographing, video
recording or any form of communication. Cell phones
should be used only during school breaks.
Students are not to use electronic devices (i.e. cell phones,
iPods, etc.) without permission during class. Earpieces or
headphones may not be worn during the school day with the
exception of lunch or school breaks. A first offence will
result in confiscation of the electronic device for the
remainder of the day. A second offence will result in
confiscation of the electronic device until the end of the
computer usage
We are all familiar with the plethora of social media

platforms that are used for positive means of keeping in
touch, for sharing photos, connecting with people near
and far. Communications via the Internet must always
reflect the same degree of dignity and sensitivity for all
members of our school community as is expected in faceto-face interactions. Please be aware that cyber-bullying,
harassment, biased and discriminatory language, and/
or insensitivity to any member of our school community
will be regarded as a serious offense and may result in
suspension or expulsion.
While social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram,
Twitter, etc., can be useful networking mechanisms and a
valuable communication tool, faculty and students are not
permitted to friend one another or to otherwise connect
on these forums without prior approval from the school
administration. Exceptions for educational technology
tools, such as Edmodo, Office 365, Google Docs, and
Moodle, will be determined by the administration.
Parents are strongly encouraged to regularly monitor and be
aware of their childs online accounts and activities.
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consequences of misbehaviour
Most misbehaviour that takes place is easily addressed within the context of school through progressive discipline
including conversations, warnings, and detentions for infractions addressed throughout these pages. Some misconduct,
however, necessitates greater consequences. In certain cases, suspension may be appropriate while for others, expulsion
from school may be necessary.
What follows is a list of some infractions that may result in a suspension or expulsion from school. The lists are not
exhaustive, they are merely illustrative. The school reserves the right to apply disciplinary measures as it sees fit to the
occasion and to do so at its discretion.
detention:
Detention is served during the lunch period. At times a detention may be served before or after school. If a student receives
a detention he/she must go immediately to the detention room at the beginning of the lunch period. During detention
students are allowed to do homework, study, or read. Students in detention may not use their cell phones or use their laptops
or other electronic devices for games. Students are also not permitted to carry on conversation during detention.
suspendable offences:
Refusal to follow instruction from a teacher or person of authority

A pattern of classroom misbehaviour
Directing profanities at a teacher or authority figure
A pattern of unexcused absences and/or tardiness to classes
Vandalism or causing damage to school property
Threats to inflict bodily harm
Inappropriate social networking or Internet postings
Dress Code Violations
Behaviour outside of school that contradicts the schools basic core values
offences that may result in expulsion:
Drugs and/or alcohol abuse including - using, possessing, selling or sharing

Theft
Assault physical or sexual
Bullying or harassment in person or electronically, directly or indirectly
Endangering the welfare of other students
A pattern of misbehaviour contrary to the standards of the school
In the event that a student is suspended or subject to dismissal from school, the family will be contacted. In many cases,
an in-person meeting with parents will be required
important documents
Ministry regulations, responsible behaviour, and efficient management require that certain forms or documents be
completed by students and parents and returned promptly to school. Failure to return such a document in a timely
manner may result in a student being withheld from class or sent home to bring back the required information.
Please help us operate as smoothly as possible by reading our correspondence and replying promptly.
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dress code
Our dress code is based both upon halachic norms and upon the desire to create an environment which is conducive to
learning. Ones outer garb proper dress and good grooming is a reflection and mirror of ones inner state of mind.
Boys and girls should dress in comfortable, modest clothing. The following dress regulations are in effect for the entire
student body whenever students are in the building or when on school trips or programs. Violation of either the spirit or
particulars of our dress code will be determined by our professional staff.
Be advised that students who are not in compliance with the dress code will be asked to change into a garment provided
by the school office. Recurring offenders will face further 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 change into is in possession of school property. Refusal to return
the item of clothing within a 24 hour period will incur a $20 fine to replace the skirt or shirt.
boys:
Boys are required to wear tzitzit and a kippa at all times. Hats or other head coverings are not acceptable.
Boys must wear a button-down shirt with a visible collar. Shirts are to be worn tucked in and buttoned. Polo shirts
are permitted provided they have a distinct collar and buttons, and if designed as such, may be worn (untucked)
resting neatly on the waist.
Clothing with inappropriate graphics are prohibited.
Deck shoes, dress shoes, top siders, desert boots and conservative styled athletic shoes may be worn.
Pants must be neat and worn at the waist. Jeans, overalls, sweatpants, pants with very wide legs and cargo pants
may not be worn.
Appropriate gym clothing must be worn during physical education, intramurals or special programs.
girls
Girls are required to wear skirts that cover the knee while standing or sitting. Slits in skirts cannot open above the
knee. Sheer material or pajamas may not be worn.
Lightweight T-shirts and see through or low cut tops may not be worn. Tops that are lower and wider than the
perimeter of the collarbone are not permitted. Tops must have sleeves at least to the elbow. Blouses and shirts must
be long enough to cover the top of the skirt at all times. Midriffs, front and back, may not be exposed at any time.
Clothing with inappropriate graphics are prohibited.
Open-toed sandals or flip-flops may not be worn.
Appropriate gym clothing may be worn during physical education, intramurals or sport activities only.
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bnei akivaattendance
schools leadership
class attendance
Attendance plays an integral role in successful learning
and is therefore compulsory in all classes. The Ministry
of Education requires 110 hours of instructional time to
receive a credit. The Ministry stipulates that Where, in
the Principals judgment, a students frequent absences
from school are jeopardizing his or her success, school
staff should meet with the student and the parents to
explain the potential consequences of the absences and
discuss steps to be taken to improve attendance (Ontario
Schools, Kindergarten to Grade 12: Policy and Program
Requirements, 2011, pg. 43). It is important to understand
that frequent absences from classes that jeopardize a
students learning may result in the loss of a credit. Students
are required to attend every class, and make arrangements
for missed material when they are absent.
An unauthorized absence in any class will result in
detention. An administrator will contact a parent when
a student skips class a second time, and detention will be
given. Additional unexcused class absences will result in
more serious consequences.
lateness to school
Students arriving late to school must have a parental note
explaining the circumstances. Sleeping in or studying is
not deemed a valid excuse for tardiness to school. If a test is
given and a student arrives after the test has been given, the
student is generally expected to make up the test immediately
upon his/her arrival. If absence from a class is deemed as
circumventing taking a scheduled test, the student will be
subject to disciplinary action. Additionally, a student must
still arrive to davening on time despite having a spare during
the first class period.
detentions and a parent and student meeting with a school

administrator. Lateness is defined as arriving after the start
of class by 10 minutes or less.
absence from school

If a student is ill or has an appointment, a parent should
send an email to YOCattendance@bneiakivaschools.org
for Or Chaim or UOattendance@bneiakivaschools.org
for Ulpanat Orot. The email should include the dates of
the absences and the signature of the parent or guardian.
An administrator will determine whether an absence is
excused or unexcused. A student may not participate in
an extra-curricular activity if he/she has been absent from
school the day of the activity, unless there are extenuating
circumstances as determined by an administrator.
absence from class

Students should arrange appointments around public
holidays, early dismissal days, lunch hours and spares. Every
effort should be made to sign out from class as seldom as
possible. Signing out from school will be closely monitored
by the administration. Generally, students should only be
absent from a test for necessary medical reasons.
daily absence list

A daily absence list will be generated at Tefilla. After 20
minutes a student will be considered absent from Tefilla.
Students not on the daily absence list who are absent from
a given class will be considered skipping class.
shabbatonim
bnei akiva schools
faculty
lateness to class
Students are expected to be prompt for all classes and
school programs. The bell schedule will signal when class
begins. Lateness to class disrupts the flow of learning.
After the third lateness, the student will serve detention.
Continued late arrivals to class will result in further
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Students who wish to participate in a shabbaton (Bnei

Akiva, N.C.S.Y, 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 the privilege or is not
succeeding academically. The student is expected to catch
himself / herself up for classes missed. It is important to
reiterate that students are expected to be in school unless
they are ill or excused by the school.
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curricular requirements
ossd requirements
The high school program is based on the Ontario Ministry of Educations Credit system. Students must earn a total of
31 credits (one for every 110-hour course successfully completed) to obtain a high school diploma. Eighteen of the credits
are compulsory, earned in a specific number of courses from a list of subjects that every student is required to take by the
ministry. Students are required to take 5 General Studies courses per semester at BAS. If a student wishes to take a course
in summer school he/she must receive approval from the administration. The remaining 13 credits are optional, earned in
courses that the student may select from among the full range of courses offered by the school. Applied to the 13 optional
credits are 2 credits yearly derived from the Jewish Studies program.
Residency Requirement
All students are expected to be enrolled in at least 6 credit courses per year (i.e. a full Judaic schedule and at least 4 General
Studies courses).
Students must also complete 40 hours of community involvement activities and must pass the Ontario Secondary School
Literacy Test, which is taken in Grade 10.
jewish studies
The study of Torah is the loftiest goal that Judaism espouses. Significant goals of the Yeshiva and the Ulpana are to teach
our students the skills necessary to become proficient at learning Torah on their own and instill in and imbue our students
with a true love of Torah. To this end, we offer a variety of obligatory Limudei Kodesh courses designed to broaden and
deepen ones commitment to Torah learning and observance of mitzvot. Students are required to take all 5 Judaic courses
every year for their 4 years of high school.
The following course offerings are included:
Talmud
Torah Shebal Peh (Oral Law)
Torah (Pentateuch)
Navi (Prophets)
Halacha (Jewish Law)

Emuna (Jewish Philosophy and Thought)
Historia (Jewish History)
Ivrit (Hebrew Language and Literature)
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mishmar
Most Thursdays from 5:30-7:00 PM, Yeshivat Or Chaim students participate in a school wide mishmar program. Mishmar
is an opportunity for students to spend extra time learning about a wide array of topics including upcoming Jewish holidays,
current events and ethics. Students who are unable to attend mishmar must sign out by 5:30 with parental permission. Other
than exceptional circumstances approved by an administrator, students may not leave until the Mishmar program is finished.
general studies credit system

Compulsory Credits (total of 18)
4 credits in English (1 credit per grade)
3 credits in Mathematics (at least 1 credit in Grade 11 or 12)
2 credits in Science
1 credit in the Arts (Drama, Music, or Visual Arts)
1 credit in Canadian Geography
1 credit in Canadian History
1 credit in French as a Second Language
1 credit in Health and Physical Education
credit in Career Studies
credit in Civics
PLUS: Three (3) additional credits, consisting of one (1) credit from each of the following groups:
Group 1: English (including the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course), French as a second language, classical
languages, international languages, Native languages, Canadian and world studies, Native studies, social sciences and
humanities, guidance and career education, cooperative education
Group 2: French as a second language, the arts, business 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
Note: If a student wishes to take a course in summer school he/she must receive approval from the administration.
grade values
Achievement Levels:
level 4: A+ 90 - 100 A 80 89 level 3: B 70 - 79 level 2: C 60 - 69 level 1: D 50 59 no credit: F Less than 50
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report cards
Report cards are a means of telling students how they are progressing in each subject. The mark or grade for each subject
is a compilation of different evaluation methods utilized by ones teachers. Each teacher distributes a precise description of
his/her marking scheme at the beginning of each course. Report cards are emailed to parents twice yearly: in January and
June. Interim academic reports are mailed home midway during each marking period.
Students must complete a Drop/Add form and receive written permission from an administrator before dropping any
General Studies course. Students may drop a course within five instructional days following the issue of the first report
card. Students may enter a new course until the tenth meeting of that course. Withdrawals from Grade 9 and 10 courses
are not recorded on the OST. Only successfully completed courses are recorded on the OST.
If a student (including a student with a completed Individual Education Plan) withdraws from a Grade 11 course within
five instructional days following the issue of the first provincial report card in a semestered or a non-semestered school,
the withdrawal is not recorded on the OST.
If a student withdraws from a course after five instructional days following the issue of the first provincial report card
in a semestered or a non-semestered school, the withdrawal is recorded on the Ontario Student Transcript by entering W
in the credit column. The students mark at the time of the withdrawal is recorded in the Mark column.
full disclosure policy:

ontario student transcript
Since the 1999-2000 school year, schools have been required to provide a complete record of a students performance in
Grades 11 and 12 courses. Under this requirement, both successful and unsuccessful attempts at completing Grades 11
and 12 courses will be recorded on the OST. The OST will include:
All Grade 9 and 10 courses successfully completed by the student, with percentage grades obtained and credits earned
All Grade 11 and 12 courses successfully completed or attempted by the student, with percentage grades earned and
credits earned
An indication that a course has been substituted for one that is a compulsory diploma requirement
Confirmation that the student has completed the forty hours of community involvement
Confirmation that the student has completed the provincial secondary school literacy test
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quizzes, tests, mid-terms and exams
Students will be continuously assessed so that the teacher, parent, and student are aware of the students progress. 70% of
the course work will consist of quizzes, mid-terms, tests, and other assessment instruments. 30% of the course work will
consist of a final examination or culminating project. Exams, tests, and quizzes are a critical part of the learning process
for they compel the student to review and consolidate the material that has been taught. Assessments are an integral part
of the evaluation process in education. All teachers will utilize tests and/or quizzes. All tests, major projects and major
submissions for ISPs or FSTs are to be entered in the online calendar (to be found on the schools website) by the teacher.
Every effort will be made to limit tests to one per day. No students should have more than two tests per day.
Definitions of quizzes and tests:

Quizzes cover a small amount of work and usually take less than a half-hour to administer. Quizzes that count toward a
students mark will be announced with at least one classs notice.
Tests cover complete topics or units, usually take from 30 to 60 minutes to complete, and have a significant impact on
ones grade.
Mid-term tests may occur in semestered courses and cover approximately half of the course content. No test, major
project, or assignment is permitted on a day on which a mid-term test will be administered.
Every effort will be made to limit major assessments (tests, reports, projects, ISPs, or papers) to no more than six major
assessments per week.
Exams are administered at the end of a semester and are 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. There are
two sets of examinations for both Limudei Kodesh and General Studies in January and June. There will be no tests or
announced quizzes a week before a set of exams unless authorized by an administrator. Only illness as verified by a doctors
note or an extreme emergency will be accepted as an excused absence during exams. An administrator will determine if the
emergency in question is considered excused or unexcused.
Test Absences:
Students are expected to ensure their personal schedules (e.g. out of school appointments) do not conflict with scheduled
tests and other announced in-class assessments. We encourage checking our online test calendar before scheduling an
appointment.
Students who miss a test and will be writing a make-up test, are to do so in the detention room at lunch.
A test may be split into two lunch periods if necessary.
Once two tests or other announced assessments are missed by a student in the same course, the student will be required
to present a doctors note explaining any subsequent absences from tests or other announced assessments.
Notes on scheduled evaluations:

Attendance at Tefilla on the day of exams is required. A time penalty will be assigned to the exam as a result of being late
to or absent from Tefilla.
The dress code policy applies on all tutorial, test and examination days.
independent study project or assessment (isp/a) and

final summative task (fst)
The experience of doing an extended piece of academic research in a paper of some length, commonly called an
Independent Study Project/Assessment (ISP/A), is a worthwhile endeavour for its own sake and invaluable preparation for
study at institutions of higher learning. Reading skills, conceptual skills, and writing skills are focused upon a subject of
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importance and of interest to the student who has the exciting but challenging opportunity to arrive at a conclusion based
upon his or her own efforts. This exercise, however, leads to enhanced skills, knowledge, and intellectual maturation only
if conducted in an honest and ethical manner. Some ISPs are so important for the students academic development that
failure to complete the assignment may result in not receiving credit for the course.
All credit courses we offer that do not meet the Ministrys 110 hours requirements must include an ISA/ISP. Some courses
will use an ISP/A toward the summative 30% of the courses evaluation. Those courses must have a due date within the
final weeks of classes. It is possible for an ISP/A to be combined with an FST and serve both purposes, as long as the
assessment is cumulative in nature and due during the final weeks of school.
An FST may replace an exam and must be due toward the end of the school year.
academic honesty
Academic integrity and honesty is expected from every student in the Bnei Akiva Schools. We take all instances of
suspected dishonesty, plagiarism or any form of cheating very seriously. Depending on the particular circumstances,
actions will be taken by the administration.
A student who submits work that is, in whole or in part, plagiarized, will be subject to academic penalties. Repeated
infractions may result in the loss of a credit and further disciplinary action. Students are encouraged to submit their
written work through Turnitin.com, which will flag any examples of possible plagiarism.
reading days
Reading days may be assigned during the year to give students a large block of uninterrupted time to work on long-term
projects.
honour roll
In order to be named to the Honour Roll of Bnei Akiva Schools, a students unweighted average, including each Judaic
and secular studies course, must be 85% or higher.Students are named to the Honour Roll each semester.
textbooks
All students are responsible for purchasing and maintaining books and sefarim.A book and sefarim list are provided
for each class level.
scholarships and awards

During graduation, the school honours outstanding students for academic excellence in the different disciplines as well as
for character and exemplary service. Awards take into consideration all years of the students high school experience.
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criteria for valedictorian
The valedictorian represents not only his or her classmates but also the school. Since one of the goals of the Bnei Akiva
Schools is to produce a well-rounded, integrated personality, the following criteria will be used in determining the
valedictorian:
One valedictorian from each school will be chosen.
The person must be an outstanding student in both Hebrew and General Studies.
The person must reflect the philosophy and ideals of the school and participate in school activities.
The valedictorian will be selected by members of the administration in consultation with the staff and students.
The valedictorian must have spent at least three years of his/her high school career in Bnei Akiva Schools.
guidance
The administration and faculty of the schools are involved in and concerned with each students total development. We
work closely with our students in order to achieve their goals.
Our hopes and aspirations are to develop and nurture personal relationships with our students, to support and encourage
them, to make them feel good about themselves and about the experience of Torah study and their unique roles.We
strive to be role models for our students so they can internalize the eternal Torah values of Judaism.Our doors are always
open for advice and discussion.Students should feel free to talk to the Administrators, Judaic Studies and General Studies
faculty.We encourage such dialogue for it is mutually beneficial to both students and faculty alike.
The Bnei Akiva Schools have a relationship with the Jewish Vocational Service and the Jewish Family and Child Service
and are in contact with professional consultants in the areas of emotional and educational growth.
Aside from the regular parent teacher conferences, parents should, of course, feel free to confer and arrange conferences
whenever the need arises.
visitors
Students who would like to bring a visitor must get permission from the office at least one day prior to the visit.Visitors
are expected to dress in conformance with the school dress code and to observe school rules.
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extracurricular activities
Although each student has a heavy academic schedule,
the school provides and encourages students to
participate in a wide range of activities.The different
activities are offered during the lunch hour, after school
hours, and on weekends.For the student who wants to
participate in recreational athletics, there are intramural
sports and competitive teams at the Yeshiva and at
Ulpana.There are also a host of chesed opportunities
available to our student body.
Our Student Councils are often responsible for arranging
activities, planning school trips, assemblies, and other
events.In order for students to participate on a school
team, Student Council, yearbook, or similar activity,
they must maintain a passing grade in every subject,
must maintain a record of good behaviour and
punctual attendance, and conduct themselves as
appropriate role models of the ideals for which
Bnei Akiva Schools stand.Other specific criteria may be
established for individual activities. Participation in Extra
Curricular Activities requires maintaining a passing grade
in every subject.
athletics
at yoc:
The school has two basketball teams: Junior Varsity for

grade 9 and 10 students and Varsity for grade 11 and 12
students. Tryouts for the basketball teams are held at the
beginning of the school year and the season typically
lasts from September to March.
The Cross Country Running team is open to all students.
Tryouts and practices start at the beginning of the year and
the season typically lasts until the winter.
The Soccer team is open to all students who qualify. While
the soccer season is typically in the spring and summer,
tryouts and practices usually begin in January. All of our
teams compete in the TDCAA.
Our Student Council also runs a year-long Intramural
Basketball Program during lunch hour which is open to all
students to participate.
at uo:
The Cross Country team is open to all interested students.

Practices are held in the fall and spring. The team competes
in the Hanukkah Hustle in Hamilton, a fundraiser for a
seniors fitness centre in the Hamilton community, as well
as the Sporting Life 10K in May, raising money for children
Our athletic teams are a wonderful opportunity for

our students to take on leadership roles outside of the
classroom. In cases where students miss class to participate
in athletics, they are expected to catch themselves up.
The administration may decide to suspend a player from
an athletic team for academic or behavioural concerns.
with cancer to attend summer camps.

The basketball team is open to all qualifying Ulpana students.
The Ulpana Knights basketball team recently joined the
SSAF (Small Schools Athletic Federation) where they play
games against other private schools with similar enrollment
sizes. The season typically lasts from October-December.
Every February, the team travels to Miami to play in the
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Captain Galbut Memorial basketball tournament against

other Jewish high schools from across North America.
Ulpana was excited to welcome back the volleyball team
last year, after a several-year absence. The team played a
few exhibition games against Tanenbaum CHAT and other
SSAF teams last year and hope to carry their momentum
into a strong season this year. Tryouts are held in the fall
and games are played during the winter months.
student council
and yearbook
Student leaders at Bnei Akiva Schools hold positions of
responsibility and authority. In addition to organizing and
conducting student activities, our student leaders are called
upon to speak on behalf of their classmates and their school
to the faculty, administration, lay leadership, as well the
Jewish and the general community.
The following eligibility requirements have been prepared
so that a student who intends to become a candidate for a
position of leadership will be able to handle the additional
work and be an appropriate, effective spokesman and leader.
general requirements:
academic record: The student must have a
minimum cumulative average of 70 in both Judaic and

General Studies with no grade of F (below 50) in any
course for any marking period.
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statement of goals: The student must present a
written statement defining his/her goals should he/she be

elected.
rsum: The student shall present a rsum which
includes relevant experiences for the position sought.

letters of recommendation: The student
will present 2 letters of recommendation written by one

member of the Judaic Studies faculty and by one member
of the General Studies faculty which attest to the students
academic and personal fitness.
administrative / faculty review:
The students record will be reviewed by a committee of

administration and faculty members to determine his/her
qualifications. Attendance, behaviour, inside and outside
the classroom, and commitment to Tefilla and Torah values
will be taken into consideration.
yearbook: The editors(s) of the yearbook must have
demonstrated superior performance in language arts.

process: Administration and current Student Council
announce filing deadlines and election dates.

Potential candidates submit:
Statement of Goals
Letters of Recommendation
Rsum
Administrative/Faculty Committee reviews materials
and announces slate of candidates. Candidates conduct
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appropriate campaigns which include a speech to student

body. Elections are held - Secret ballot elections are
conducted by Student Council and administration. Ballots
are counted by a representative of the Administrative/
Faculty Committee. Results are announced and new
officials take office.
model un
of every school year. We encourage participation in the

Chidon HaTanach during the day and additional learning
programs run by the YU Beit Midrash. They are wonderful
ways to be kovea itim laTorah. Students compete in a
regional Chidon HaTanach; students who qualify then
compete in the national competition. The top three
students (Canada-wide) then go on to compete in an
international competition in Israel.
Each year, our students participate in two different Model

UN programs. Under the guidance of faculty members,
students research the politics of the country they have
been selected to represent, in order to play the roles of real
United Nations delegates at the conference. Participating
in the Model UN programs adds to participants
knowledge of world affairs and their public speaking skills.
Qualifying Grade 11 and 12 students participate in Yeshiva
Universitys Model UN Conference with hundreds of other
yeshiva high school students across North America. All
students are invited to participate in the Jewish Canadian
Youth Model UN held in Montreal.
Try-outs are held in September and October after school.
Students who participate in Model UN are expected to
participate in approximately one meeting per week in the
months prior to their conference.
matmidim
clubs & committees
chidon hatanach
Chidon HaTanach is offered on separate days to our
boys and girls during a lunch period set at the beginning
After a successful inaugural year, the Matmidim program

will be expanding. Grade 10s at YOC will continue in the
program and it will be offered to grade 9s at YOC as well.
Our Matmidim program meets several times a week for
additional learning, including after school and during
lunches. Learning focuses both on guided chavruta learning
and chabura sessions. There is a focus on further training
our students to learn Gemara independently, as well as
eintroduces them to a larger amount of Gemara than
they would normally see during regular shiur. Students
participating will have a lighter workload in Gemara.
At both Yeshivat Or Chaim and Ulpanat Orot, students

have the opportunity to participate in clubs and / or
committees. Clubs vary year-to-year based on interest and
student leadership. Recent clubs have included student
newspaper, chess club, investment club, book club and
debate club, among other initiatives. Committees include
lunch committee, chessed committee, mishmar committee,
among many others. Students are encouraged to speak
to members of Student Council or student activity
coordinators if they are interested in initiating a new club
or committee at the Bnei Akiva Schools. Clubs must have
a staff liason supervising the activities in order to be an
official school club.
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overnight trips
Over the course of a school year, there are occasions where overnight trips are held, including school Shabbatonim, the
grade 12 graduation trip and basketball tournaments. School trips can offer students different, engaging, and exciting
experiences in informal settings.
During any trip, students are expected to behave in a manner that represents themselves and their families, the school
and our community appropriately. This includes, but is not limited to, following the directions of the chaperones and
staff; attending all Tefillot promptly; for boys, bringing and donning tefilin; attending all sessions, meals, and activities
promptly; co-operating positively with others; and dressing and speaking appropriately. Failure to comply with the
above guidelines, both in the particular and in their spirit, will provoke consequences to be determined by the schools
representatives present at the trip and/or the administration at a later time.
Consumption, use, or possession of alcohol or illegal drugs or other controlled substances, entrance to bars (even if one
is of legal age); engagement in dangerous, risky and / or promiscuous behavior will result in the immediate dismissal of
the student from the overnight trip at the familys expense (or immediately following Shabbat). The student will also be
subject to further serious disciplinary measures by the school.
Students are expected to clean up after themselves and to respect the facilities being used on these trips. There may be
situations where students are allowed to dress according to the weather or activity they are participating in. In other
situations, students are expected to dress according to the schools dress code.
Graduation Trips are to be planned by the student activity coordinators, in consultation with the Student Council (and,
for larger decisions, the grade), as well as under the guidance of the administration. On the graduation trip, students are
expected to daven 3 times a day, participate in some Torah learning, as well as an educational component. The overall
purpose of the graudation trip remains to allow our Grade 12 students to experience a fun and memorable trip as a grade
before graduating.
emergency instructions: fire drill

ulpanat orot:
All students should evacuate the building following the guidelines in the Emergency Management Plan. This might
mean the gym doors that exit onto Bathurst Street. Once the students and teachers have left the building, everyone is to
congregate, by class - on the South Side of Canyon Avenue, furthest away from Bathurst Street.
or chaim:
All students should evacuate the building following the guidelines in the Emergency Management Plan. This might mean
the gym doors that lead onto Almore Avenue. Once the students and the teachers have left the building, everyone should
congregate on the grassy area south of the building, in the parking lot of Or Chaim. If it is safe to walk around the school
- students and teachers who exited from the front should do this and join the remainder of the school at the southern side
of the parking lot.
emergency numbers:
911
hatzolah:
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to whom do we go?
name
ext.
e-mail
Any Issues, Thoughts

or Concerns
Rabbi Seth Grauer
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bneiakivaschools.org
Admissions
Attendance Notifications: UO
Attendance Notifications: YOC
Curriculum, Ministry Matters
Mrs. Jenn Diamond

Mrs. Yael Nir
Mrs. Sandy Cohen
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scohen@bneiakivaschools.org
Class Placements, G.S.: UO

Class Placements, G.S.: YOC
Class Placements, J.S.: UO
Class Placements, J.S.: YOC
Donation Receipts
Donations
Educational Special Needs
Educational Technology
Emergencies: UO
Emergencies: YOC
Guidance
Health & Safety: UO
Health & Safety: YOC
Israel Advisement: UO
Israel Advisement: YOC
J.S. Books for Students: UO
J.S. Books for Students: YOC
J.S. Curriculum, grades: UO
J.S. Curriculum, grades: YOC
Minor Discipline Matters: UO
Minor Discipline Matters: YOC
Parent-Student Events: UO
Parent-Student Events: YOC
Religious Guidance: UO
Mrs. Shari Weinberg

Mrs. Nicky Kagan
Mrs. Sara Munk
Rabbi Yair Spitz
Mrs. Geoula Osipov
Mr. Josh Katchen
Dr. Marilyn Izatt
Mrs. Shari Weinberg
Mrs. Nicky Kagan
Mrs. Temima Cohen
Mrs. Shari Weinberg
Mrs. Nicky Kagan
Mrs. Sara Munk
Rabbi Yair Spitz
Mrs. Sara Munk
Rabbi Yair Spitz
Mrs. Sara Munk
Rabbi Yair Spitz
Mrs. Shari Weinberg
Mrs. Nicky Kagan
Mrs. Yael Gelernter
Rabbi Yair Spitz
Mrs. Sara Munk
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jkatchen@bneiakivaschools.org
mizatt@bneiakivaschools.org
tcohen@bneiakivaschools.org
ygelernter@bneiakivaschools.org
Religious Guidance: YOC
Rabbi Yair Spitz
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Student Activities: UO
Student Activities: YOC
Transcripts: copies: UO
Transcripts: copies: YOC
Transcripts: questions, concerns
Tuition, Scholarship
University counselling: UO
University counselling: YOC
Mrs. Estie Zeifman

Mr. Gerald Lazar
Mrs. Yael Nir
Mrs. Basia Charney
Mrs. Shari Weinberg
Mrs. Nicky Kagan
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ezeifman@bneiakivaschools.org
glazar@bneiakivaschools.org
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bnei akiva schools faculty

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bnei akiva schools leadership

Rabbi Dr. Seth N. Grauer

Rabbi Yair Spitz

Mr. Mordechai Sabeti

Mrs. Nicky Kagan

Mrs. Yael Gelernter

Mrs. Sara Munk

Mrs. Shari Weinberg

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bnei akiva schools faculty

Rabbi Noah Sonenberg

Mrs. Sara Munk

Mrs. Sara Erlich,

Mr. Peter Lang

Mrs. Monica Chocron

Rabbi Josh Koperwas

Mrs. Rochelle Lipson

Mrs. Nicky Kagan,

Mrs. Monica Chocron,

Mrs. Shari Weinberg,

Mrs. Nicky Kagan,

Dr. Marilyn Izatt

Mrs. Yael Gelernter

Mr. Gerald Lazar

Mrs. Geula Osipov

Mr. Joshua Katchen

Mrs. Tali Rabinowitz

Ms. Esther Mendlowitz

Mrs. Yael Nir

Mrs. Basia Charney

Mrs. Jenn Diamond

administrative office contact information

416 398 5711 (fax)

416 398 5711 (fax)

Rabbi Seth Grauer

Rabbi Seth Grauer

Ms. Esther Mendlowitz

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times for ulpanat orot

times for yeshivat or chaim

bnei akiva schools faculty

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times for yeshivat or chaim

sunday times for yoc:

times for ulpanat orot

The possession or use of these prohibited items is grounds

yeshivat or chaim / ulpanat orot student handbook

Anyone holding a school key without proper authorization

next school day. Additional offences will result in further

During lunch or spares students may be in the library,

It is the responsibility of each individual to use the

We are all familiar with the plethora of social media

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Refusal to follow instruction from a teacher or person of authority

Drugs and/or alcohol abuse including - using, possessing, selling or sharing

yeshivat or chaim / ulpanat orot student handbook

yeshivat or chaim / ulpanat orot student handbook

detentions and a parent and student meeting with a school

absence from school

absence from class

daily absence list