JTeach Academy Courses are developed by the Director of Education and Principal, Rabbi Corey Margolese. Rabbi Corey has over 15 years of experience as a teacher, administrator, and curriculum development expert in both public and private education boards.

Please note that although JTeach Academy offers many different courses, enrolment will determine if a course is running or not for a given session. In the event that the course you chose is not running, you will be offered two options: choose a different course (or a non-transferable credit towards a replacement course) or receive a full refund for any tuition payments made towards the applicable course (including the administrative fee). Due to Canadian tax law, if you chose to make a donation to Jewish Learning Fund in lieu of paying a course fee, we will be unable to issue a refund, but credit towards a replacement course will be made available.

2025/2026 COURSE OFFERINGS

Course Descriptions  – 2025/2026 School Year

All course outlines are available from JTeach Academy upon request. To see the full JTeach Academy course calendar please click here. To access the Ontario Curriculum Policy Documents for Secondary Schools, go to https://www.dcp.edu.gov.on.ca/en/ .

The following courses are offered at JTeach Academy.

Introductory Hebrew, Grade 10, Academic (LYHBD)

This course provides opportunities for students to begin to develop and apply skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the language of study. Students will communicate and interact in structured activities, with a focus on matters of personal interest and familiar topics and will read and write simple texts in the language. Throughout the course, students will acquire an understanding and appreciation of diverse communities in regions of the world where the language is spoken. They will also develop skills necessary for lifelong language learning.

Prerequisite: None – Prior approval from JTeach Academy administration is required.

Intermediate Hebrew, Grade 11, University (LYHCU)

The course introduces students to language elements that are necessary to begin to communicate in the Hebrew language. In speaking, students will work toward basic communicative exchanges based on learning material. In listening, students will work toward understanding short, learned expression. In writing, students will work toward writing simple fixed expressions. In reading, students will work toward interpreting texts in areas of practical needs.

Prerequisite: Introductory Hebrew –Prior approval from JTeach Academy administration is required.

English, Grade 11, University (ENG3U)

This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyse challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures, as well as a range of informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using language with precision and clarity and incorporating stylistic devices appropriately and effectively. The course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 12 university or college preparation course.

Prerequisite: Grade 10 English, Academic

Leadership and Peer Support, Grade 11, Open (GPP3O)

This course prepares students to act in leadership and peer support roles. They will design and implement a plan for contributing to their school and/or community; develop skills in communication, interpersonal relations, teamwork, and conflict management; and apply those skills in leadership and/or peer support roles – for example, as a student council member or a peer tutor. Students will examine group dynamics and learn the value of diversity within groups and communities.

Prerequisite: None

English, Grade 12, University (ENG4U)

This course emphasizes the consolidation of the literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyse a range of challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures; interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts; and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using academic language coherently and confidently, selecting the reading strategies best suited to particular texts and particular purposes for reading, and developing greater control in writing. The course is intended to prepare students for university, college, or the workplace.

Prerequisite: Grade 11 English, University Preparation (ENG3U or NBE3U)

Advanced Hebrew, Grade 12, University (LYHDU)

This course provides opportunities for students to begin to develop and apply skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the language of study. Students will communicate and interact in structured activities, with a focus on matters of personal interest and familiar topics and will read and write simple texts in the language. Throughout the course, students will acquire an understanding and appreciation of diverse communities in regions of the world where the language is spoken. They will also develop skills necessary for lifelong language learning.

Prerequisite: Intermediate Hebrew – Prior approval from JTeach Academy administration is required.

Recreation and Healthy Active Living Leadership, Grade 12, University/College (PLF4M)

This course enables students to explore the benefits of lifelong participation in active recreation and healthy leisure and to develop the leadership and coordinating skills needed to plan, organize, and safely implement recreational events and other activities related to healthy, active living. Students will also learn how to promote the benefits of healthy, active living to others through mentoring and assisting them in making informed decisions that enhance their well-being. The course will prepare students for university programs in physical education and health and kinesiology and for college and university programs in recreation and leisure management, fitness and health promotion, and fitness leadership.

Prerequisite: Any Health and Physical Education course