Calendars & Schedules
Synchronous Cohorts - 2023/2024
Individual class schedules will be posted as they are created. Please check your Brightspace course shell for more information.
Synchronous classes begin the week of Sept 25-29 and end the week of June 10-14. There are no classes scheduled during the following weeks:
- Nov 6-10: HCOS staff meetings
- Dec 25-Jan 5: Christmas break
- Jan 15-19: Report card writing for teachers
- Mar 18-April 2: Spring break and Easter
- April 29-May 3: HCOS Connect
Please note that the final submission deadline for Term 2 (June) report cards is Friday, June 14, 2024 at 9:00 am.
Some courses have two cohort options on the schedule based on last year's enrollment numbers (e.g., English 9A and English 9B); however, cohorts may be combined closer to the start of September if student enrollment is lower than expected. Please enrol in the course in Encom, then your synchronous teacher will reach out at the beginning of September to determine which section you would like to attend.
Grade 5
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
9:00-9:30am |
French 5A Spanish 5A |
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9:45-10:15am | French 5B | English 5 | |||
10:30-11:00am |
Science 5 Spanish 5B |
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11:15-11:45am | Math 5 | ||||
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1:00-1:30pm | |||||
1:45-2:15pm | |||||
2:30-3:00pm |
Grade 6
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
9:00-9:30am | English 6A | English 6B | French 6B | ||
9:45-10:15am | Spanish 6 | ||||
10:30-11:00am | French 6A | Math 6 | |||
11:15-11:45am | Science 6 | ||||
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1:00-1:30pm | |||||
1:45-2:15pm | |||||
2:30-3:00pm |
Due to popular interest, TechLAB courses are divided into two cohorts. Each cohort meets together for 30 minutes as an individual cohort, then 30 minutes with the other cohort in a larger group. For example, a student in TechLAB 7/8 Cohort A will meet with Mr Lamden on Tuesdays from 1:15-1:45pm, then Cohort B will join from 1:45-2:15pm. Cohort B will then continue with Mr Lamden from 2:15-2:45pm. This allows students to build relationships in smaller groups while still benefitting from large group instruction and discussion times. Once students are enrolled in TechLAB in Encom, Mr Lamden will reach out to let them know which cohort they should attend.
Grade 7
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
9:00-9:30am | Spanish 7 | ||||
9:45-10:15am | Social Studies 7 | English 7A | English 7B | ||
10:30-11:00am | |||||
11:15-11:45am | French 7 | ||||
Lunch | |||||
1:00-1:30pm | Science 7 |
TechLAB 7/8 Cohort A: 1:15-2:15pm Cohort B: 1:45-2:45pm |
Math 7 | ||
1:45-2:15pm | |||||
2:30-3:00pm |
Due to popular interest, TechLAB courses are divided into two cohorts. Each cohort meets together for 30 minutes as an individual cohort, then 30 minutes with the other cohort in a larger group. For example, a student in TechLAB 7/8 Cohort A will meet with Mr Lamden on Tuesdays from 1:15-1:45pm, then Cohort B will join from 1:45-2:15pm. Cohort B will then continue with Mr Lamden from 2:15-2:45pm. This allows students to build relationships in smaller groups while still benefitting from large group instruction and discussion times. Once students are enrolled in TechLAB in Encom, Mr Lamden will reach out to let them know which cohort they should attend.
Grade 8
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
9:00-9:30am |
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Math 8A | |||
9:45-10:15am |
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Spanish 8 | French 8 | ||
10:30-11:00am | Social Studies 8 | English 8A | English 8B | ||
11:15-11:45am |
Science 8 |
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Lunch | |||||
1:00-1:30pm |
TechLAB 7/8 Cohort A: 1:15-2:15pm Cohort B: 1:45-2:45pm |
Math 8B | |||
1:45-2:15pm |
TechLAB 8/9 Cohort A: 1:45-2:45pm Cohort B: 2:15-3:15pm |
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2:30-3:00pm |
Due to popular interest, TechLAB courses are divided into two cohorts. Each cohort meets together for 30 minutes as an individual cohort, then 30 minutes with the other cohort in a larger group. For example, a student in TechLAB 8/9 Cohort A will meet with Mr Lamden on Wednesdays from 1:45-2:15pm, then Cohort B will join from 2:15-2:45pm. Cohort B will then continue with Mr Lamden from 2:45-3:15pm. This allows students to build relationships in smaller groups while still benefitting from large group instruction and discussion times. Once students are enrolled in TechLAB in Encom, Mr Lamden will reach out to let them know which cohort they should attend.
Grade 9
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
9:00-9:30am | |||||
9:45-10:15am | Math 9A | Math 9B | |||
10:30-11:00am | Spanish 9 | Science 9B | French 9 | ||
11:15-11:45am | Social Studies 9 | English 9B | |||
Lunch | |||||
1:00-1:30pm | English 9A | ||||
1:45-2:15pm | Science 9A |
TechLAB 8/9 Cohort A: 1:45-2:45pm Cohort B: 2:15-3:15pm |
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2:30-3:00pm |
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Grade 10
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
9:00-9:30am | Science 10A |
FPC Math 10B |
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9:30-10:00am | |||||
10:00-10:30am | French 10 |
Spanish 10 |
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10:30-11:00am | |||||
11:00-11:30am | Humanities 10 | ELA 10: Literary Studies & Composition |
Science 10B |
ELA 10: Literary Studies & Creative Writing |
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11:30am-12:00pm | |||||
Lunch | |||||
1:00-1:30pm |
Career Life Education |
Social Studies 10 |
ELA 10: New Media & Comp/Sp. Lang. |
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1:30-2:00pm |
Career Life Connections |
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2:00-2:30pm |
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FPC Math 10A |
Workplace Math 10A |
Workplace Math 10B |
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2:30-3:00pm |
Grade 11
Monday | Tuesday |
Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | ||
9:00-9:30am | ||||||
9:30-10:00am |
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10:00-10:30am | Literary Studies 11 |
PreCalc 11 (10:00-11:00) Foundations of Math 11 (10:30-11:30) |
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10:30-11:00am | ||||||
11:00-11:30am | Humanities 11 | French 11 |
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11:30am-12:00pm |
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Lunch | ||||||
1:00-1:30pm |
Career Life Education |
Life Sciences 11 |
Spanish 11 (1:00-2:00) Explorations in Social Studies 11 (1:00-2:00) |
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1:30-2:00pm |
Career Life Connections |
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2:00-2:30pm | WP Math 11 | |||||
2:30-3:00pm |
Grade 12
Monday | Tuesday |
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9:00-9:30am | ||||||
9:30-10:00am | ||||||
10:00-10:30am | English First Peoples 12 |
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10:30-11:00am |
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11:00-11:30am | Humanities 12 | Anatomy & Physiology 12 |
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11:30am-12:00pm |
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Lunch | ||||||
1:00-1:30pm |
Career Life Education |
PreCalculus 12 (12:45-1:45) |
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1:30-2:00pm |
Career Life Connections |
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2:00-2:30pm |
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2:30-3:00pm |
School Calendar for Families 2023/2024
This calendar provides families key dates for various deadlines, breaks and important information during this school year.
August 2023
August 18 (4:00pm) - September 5 (8:00am) |
Moodle and Brightspace shutdown |
September 2023
September 4 | Labour Day |
September 5 - 22 | Week of Welcome (WoW) events (province wide) |
September 22 | Tuition pre-authorized payment due (on or prior to this date) |
September 29 | Bursary application due (on or prior to this date) |
September 29 | Tuition due |
October 2023
October 2 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
October 3 | HCOS Finance Office begins accepting invoices for Lessons and Activities |
October 3 - 31 | Foundation Skills Assessments (FSAs) - Grades 4 & 7 |
October 9 | Thanksgiving Day |
Oct 31 - Nov 3 | Numeracy and Literacy Assessments - Grades 10-12 |
November 2023
November 13 | Remembrance Day |
December 2023
December 22 (4:00pm) - January 2 (8:00am) | Moodle and Brightspace shutdown |
December 25 - January 1 | Christmas Break (HCOS offices closed) |
December 25 - January 5 |
Suggested Christmas Break for Home Learners |
January 2024
January 15-26 | Numeracy and Literacy Assessments - Grades 10-12 |
January 15 - February 14 | Re-enrollment window |
January 17 - February 14 | Read for Change |
January 26 (4:00pm) | Report cards published |
February 2024
February 15 | New student applications begin processing |
March 2024
March 4 - 8 | Grad Program Orientation Week |
March 11 - 14 & 16 | Heritage Theatre Show Week (Kelowna) |
March 15 (4:00pm) - March 22 (4:00pm) | Moodle and Brightspace shutdown |
March 18 - April 1 | Spring Break |
April 2024
April 1 | Learning Groups PO use deadline |
April 15 |
Current school year PO numbers expire (last day for curriculum and lesson purchases) |
April 15-19 | Numeracy and Literacy Assessments - Grades 10 - 12 |
April 24 | Next school year PO numbers issued in Encom |
April 29 | HCOS Connect - Interior (Kelowna) |
April 30 | HCOS Connect - North (Prince George) |
May 1 |
HCOS Connect - Lower Mainland (Langley) |
May 2 | HCOS Connect - Island (Nanaimo) |
May 2024
May 3 (TBC) | Grad courses without an active date, and any funding associated with those courses, are withdrawn automatically |
June 2024
June 5 | Flex Athletics Banquet (Kelowna) |
June 10-14 | Numeracy and Literacy Assessments - Grades 10-12 |
June 14 (9:00am) | Final submission deadline for all Middle School online courses and Grad synchronous online courses |
June 14 | Graduation Ceremony and Banquet (Langley) |
June 21 | Graduation Ceremony and Banquet (Kelowna) |
June 28 (4:00pm) | Report cards published |
July 2024
August 2024
August 16 (4:00pm) - September 3 (8:00am) | Brightspace shutdown |