# General Information # 10 FAQs for Back to School ### [![back-to-school-2628012_960_720.jpg](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2019-06-Jun/scaled-840-0/back-to-school-2628012_960_720.jpg)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2019-06-Jun/back-to-school-2628012_960_720.jpg) #### 1. How do you lease a computer/tablet/iPad? Our computer lease program is available. For more information and forms please [visit here](https://onlineschool.ca/fileadmin/Onlineschool.ca/user_upload/downloads/ComputerOnLoanAgreement.pdf). **Please note:** You must obtain your Teacher's approval in order for the lease request to be processed. #### 2. How do you purchase new curriculum? New guidelines have changed how HCOS can process the purchasing of resources from companies that do not accept HCOS PO#s. For more information [see here](https://onlineschool.ca/new-curriculum-purchasing-procedure/ "Opens internal link in current window"). For a list of vendors which do accept HCOS PO#s please [go here](https://onlineschool.ca/other/resources-and-curriculum/resource-vendors/). For more information visit [Purchasing Process for Parents](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/information-for-families/page/purchasing-process-for-parents). #### 3. Do Lesson Providers need a Criminal Record Checks (CRCs)? A reminder to HCOS Parents and all lesson providers: Provincial Regulations now mandate a Criminal Record Check (CRC) for anyone providing lessons to our students. Organizations need only provide a letter, on official stationery, that a CRC Policy for all staff and volunteers is in place.

Individual Lesson Providers MUST have a CRC done through the Ministry of Justice (RCMP CRCs are not acceptable). HCOS cannot process and pay invoices unless a valid CRC or CRC policy has been confirmed. For more information and to apply for a Criminal Record Check, please contact the HCOS office at .

#### 4. What are FSAs? The [Foundation Skills Assessment](http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/assessment/fsa/development.htm) is an annual, province-wide assessment of British Columbia students’ academic skills, and provides a snapshot of how well BC students are learning foundation skills in Reading Comprehension, Writing, and Numeracy. These are standardized tests held for students in Grades 4 and 7.

These tests are not optional unless students meet a very narrow set of requirements for exemption.

#### 5. How do I access Moodle? Moodle is your students online classroom and is a required part of any online or hybrid course. In addition, some individualized teachers also use Moodle as a way to track submissions and other documents. For steps on how to access Moodle click[ here](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/information-for-families/page/student-brightspace-access). (Moodle is still there for the next year for students who are finishing old courses; otherwise, we have transitioned to Brightspace.) #### 6. How do I use the Learning Commons search portal? The mission for the HCOS Learning Commons is to provide Christian community, discipleship, innovation and literacy to all our patrons and staff. As we purchase our collection of digital and non-digital resources we try to discern what meets the needs of all our schools from a Christian perspective. Here is more information for [returning patrons](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/information-for-families/page/learning-commons-instructions-for-enrolled-dl-patrons-eas-teachers). #### 7. Why should a family value learning a second language? To find out more information on learning a second language please visit our [second language](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/information-for-families/page/learning-a-second-language) page. #### 8. What subscriptions does the Learning Commons offer? Online subscriptions are available to teachers and families through Learning Commons. To find out more information on specific subject related subscriptions, click[ here](https://hcslearningcommons.org/subscriptions/). #### 9. How do Student Learning Plans (SLP) work? The Student Learning Plans (SLPs) are very important documents. It is the first document that the Ministry looks at when they are checking to see if we are following the government guidelines ([SLP page](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/information-for-families/page/student-learning-plan-or-slp-45f)). #### 10. Are there are important dates that we should know? For specific information about deadlines and due dates please go to our SOPHIE page: [Important Dates 2023/2024](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/information-for-families/page/school-calendar-for-families-20232024) # Student Code of Conduct # Acronyms At Heritage Christian Online School we tend to use a lot of acronyms. Here is a chart to let help you understand the common acronyms that we use often.
**Acronym** **Definition**
**BCOS** BC Online School
**DL** Distributed Learning
**Encom** The data base used for tracking all students
**FSA** Foundation Skill Assessment
**HS** Home School
**HCS** Heritage Christian School
**HCOS** Heritage Christian Online School
**IEP** Individual Education Plan (written for children with IE funding and/or learning exceptionalities)
**KCCS** Kelowna Christian Centre Society
**LS** Learning Services
**IE** Inclusive Education
**SLP** Student Learning Plans
# # Administration and Staff Contacts This page provides contact information for our school administration and office staff. ##### Administration
**Name** **Title** **Email** **Contact For Information Regarding**
Sara Kraushar Academic Head of School
Craig Kwiatkowski Business Head of School
Jeff Laird Director of K-9 - K- 9 individualized program, i.e. enrollment, support teacher, etc.
Chelsea Bitgood Director of Grad Program - Course selection and enrollment, - graduation requirements, provincial exams and assessments, - BCOS and cross-enrollment for grades 10-12 or adult students
Calvin Johnston Director of Inclusive Education - The IE Program
Bill Marsh IE Business Director - Finances in the IE Program
Carmen Timmermans Director of Learning Services - Access to learning services supports for diverse learners
Karen Roeck Director of Middle School Instruction - Grade 5-9 online programs
Christine Loewen Director of Learning Groups Face to face programs: - Community Connections - Learning Camps
Pippa Davies Director of Learning Commons - Learning Commons Resources
#### Office Contacts
**Name** **Title** **Email** **Contact For Information Regarding**
Sarah Roberts Registrar - Enrollment - Admissions
Ted Gerk Director of Operations - Computer leases
Carole ChobotReceptionist - General inquiries
Aubri ReidAccounts & Purchasing Manager - Student resource accounts - Tuition - Bursaries
Albana Nicka Purchasing Lead
Cynthia DuncalfeCurriculum Consultant - Curriculum questions
Chantelle Olsson-ChangDonor Relations Facilitator - Interest in being part of our bursary support program - Interest in being part of the Forward Together Campaign
Claire PollokHomeschool Registered Liaison - Registered home learners
Learning Groups Support TeamLearning Groups Face to face programs: - Community Connections - Learning Groups - Co-ops
Support Team Technical Support Help desk - Computer support - Username and password for Encom Phone: 1-877-862-2375
Margaret Basaraba Subscriptions Facilitator - Subscription Inquiries
##### # Curriculum Picks Home education can be overwhelming when trying to figure out what curriculum to use. To help with this, here are a few suggestions: 1. Familiarize yourself with the resources available to you through our [Learning Commons](https://hcslearningcommons.org/curriculum-options/). 2. Review our [Curriculum Picks](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/information-for-families/chapter/curriculum-picks) options by grade and subject to assist you in addressing the BC Ministry of Education learning standards. Remember, these options are pick-and-choose, you do not need to purchase the whole package. 3. Visit our [HCOS Christian Studies Curriculum website](https://cs.onlineschool.ca/). This is an internal resource purposefully created to equip families with curriculum intentionally designed to meet our students where they are at in their faith and equip them to grow as they actively learn about God. 4. Select and purchase curriculum. Orders can be placed through the HCOS Purchasing Department via the [Curriculum Order Form](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/information-for-families/page/new-curriculum-purchasing-procedure). Please note that although these options are correlated to the content competencies, your support teacher may request additional evidence that the curricular competencies have also been met. This may require the use of digital technologies. For further information about the resources contact: - Cynthia Duncalfe HCOS Curriculum Consultant - **Email**: - **By appointment**:[https://calendly.com/cynthia-duncalfe](https://calendly.com/cynthia-duncalfe) # Foundational Beliefs ## Statement of Faith 1. We believe in the Bible to be the only infallible Word of God inspired by the Holy Spirit. 2. We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. 3. We believe that God is the creator of all things. 4. We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in the blessed hope of His personal & visible return to this earth. 5. We believe that salvation is available to all who call on the name of the Lord Jesus. 6. We believe that His shed blood on the cross is sufficient to cleanse every person of his/her sins should he/she choose to repent. 7. We believe in the present day ministry of the Holy Spirit, in the indwelling of the Holy Spirit within each believer, in the baptism of the Holy Spirit, and in the gifts of the Holy Spirit. 8. We believe in the unity of all believers in Christ. 9. Therefore, we believe that man is to live in obedience to God's Word as a response to salvation in Jesus: to enjoy Him; to be directed by Him; and to please Him by doing justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with Him. ## Code of Conduct
1. Employees and contractors will agree with the Statement of Faith. 2. Employees and contractors will conduct themselves according to high professional standards. 3. Employees and contractors will avoid contentious and divisive behaviour, working to maintain a spirit of unity.
## Philosophy of Education
1. Courses, curriculum, and teaching will be delivered from a Christian worldview and perspective. 2. Biblical truth and discipleship are central to our delivery of education. 3. Parents and teachers will encourage children to discover their gifts and calling in God. 4. Parents are ultimately responsible for the education and discipleship of their children, supported by the church and school.
# Frequently Asked Questions This is a landing page that has been designed to direct you to specific FAQs in the varying departments here at HCOS. - [General](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/information-for-families/page/general-faqs) - [Tuition and Bursary](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/information-for-families/page/tuition-bursary-family-faqs) - [K-9 Program](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/information-for-families/page/k-9-faqs) - [Grad Program](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/information-for-families/page/grad-faqs) - [Learning Services](https://onlineschool.ca/learning-services/) - [Learning Commons](https://hcslearningcommons.org/faqs/) - [Learning Groups](https://learninggroups.ca/faq/) # General FAQs ##### **How do I obtain resources for the start of the school year?** Families should contact their support teacher or Grad Program course teacher to discuss resources. Once resources have been agreed upon, you can make a curriculum purchase using your HCOS Purchase Order (PO) Number or through our Purchasing Department. For more information please see the following: - - - [Where to start when making a curriculum purchase?](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/information-for-families/page/where-to-start-when-making-a-curriculum-purchase) - [Where to start when making a lesson or activity purchase?](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/information-for-families/page/where-to-start-when-making-a-lesson-or-activity-purchase) - [Purchasing Forms](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/information-for-families/page/purchasing-forms) ##### **Can I join HCOS during the school year?** Yes, if departments are not at capacity, we accept students year round. Once at capacity we will waitlist new applicants for priority acceptance. ##### **When does my K-9 support teacher contact me?** Generally, support teachers will reach out to families toward the end of August. They will start by making sure they have your correct email address and then move to ensuring you have resources in place for the upcoming school year as they work with you to build the Student Learning Plan (SLP). Support teachers may reach out prior to the end of the previous school year, but the majority of communication starts at the end of August. ##### **What does a school year look like at HCOS?** HCOS follows a typical calendar school year, starting in September and goes until June. Our K-9 program encourages students to complete Individualized and Online Courses within this ten month time period, although there are times when short extensions are a viable option for both types of courses. Students in our Grad Program have up to 1 year to finish their courses. Typically students will complete their courses from September to mid-June. Anything submitted by mid June will be reported during June report cards, however if students have yet to complete their courses they are welcome to continue working during the summer term.

To see important dates for our 2021/2022 school year, please visit our [School Calendar for Families.](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/information-for-families/page/school-calendar-for-families-20212022-next-year)

##### **How many hours per weekday should we be doing school at home?** This answer will largely depend upon the grade your student is in, as well as the individualized learning plan developed to specifically meet your child’s needs. As a general guideline, students in grades K-9 can allocate their time for core academic subjects as follows: 30 minutes multiplied by the grade of a student. For example, a grade 5 student should spend 3 hours a day working on Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, Science and a Second Language. In addition to the core academic subjects, students should also spend time working on the remaining four subjects, Christian Studies, PE and Health, Career Education and ADST. These subjects should be completed largely through activity based learning. For students in our Grad Program, the amount of time will be based upon the student's course load. Each student course load varies in number and often varies depending on the courses chosen in any given year. As a general guideline, a student in our grad program can expect to work approximately 4-6 hours a week per course if they spread their course work over 10 months**.** ##### **If the need arises, can my child integrate back into a campus school?** Yes, students that attend HCOS can integrate back into a campus school. For students in grades K-9, it is recommended that this transition takes place between school years whenever possible. Students in the grad program can also make this transition back into a campus school. The credits earned for completing courses through HCOS are reported to the Ministry of Education, their transcript will reflect these credits and will follow the student to another educational institution of their choosing. Please feel free to connect with your support teacher, regional admin, or grad advisor as they can provide insight regarding this decision and can help with this transition. ##### **Do you have face to face opportunities for students?** Yes, face to face opportunities are available to our families through Learning Groups. Learning Groups (LG) is a program that is committed to offering innovative, Christ-centered educational opportunities for home learners virtually and face to face, through a variety of activities offered in communities around the province.

For more information about these programs, please visit our [LG Website](https://learninggroups.ca/faq/)

##### **How are curriculum, lessons and other school-related costs provided for?** Please view our [admissions page ](https://onlineschool.ca/admissions/)on our school website to find out more information regarding tuition and resources. ##### **What is the difference between homeschool registration and distributed learning enrollment?** For more information regarding the difference between Enrolled and Registered, please [visit our Admissions page](https://onlineschool.ca/admissions/#comparison). Learning Commons resources available for Registered and Enrolled students vary, please visit our [Overview of Access to Resources](https://hcslearningcommons.org/registered-vs-enrolled/) to find out more information. ##### **What is my role as a parent?** We recognize parents as integral to the education of their children. In the Individualized approach your role is to collaborate with your child and teacher to design a unique Student Learning Plan (SLP). A SLP is designed according to the interests and learning needs of the student. Each SLP will be unique and will reflect your family's preferred method of learning. As a parent, you are in charge of supporting your child's learning by providing a suitable environment, offering educational resources to support the SLP, and communicating regularly with your teacher to provide information for assessment. Collaboratively the parent and teacher will work together as a team to ensure that each student experiences success throughout the year by achieving the goals set in the SLP. If your child is enrolled in online courses it is your role to ensure that they are actively engaged in their studies, that they have access to the course via a computer and internet, and that they are communicating regularly with their teacher. You may also review all communication, via email, between your child and their teacher. View our [Understanding Your Students SLP](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/information-for-families/page/understanding-your-student-learning-plan-%28slp%29) for more information. View our [Accessing Moodle for Parents page](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/information-for-families/page/accessing-your-students-gradebook-in-moodle). View our [Viewing Student Moodle Progress page](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/information-for-families/page/viewing-student-moodle-progress). (Moodle is still there for the next year 2023 for students who are finishing old courses; otherwise, we have transitioned to Brightspace). ##### **What is the Role of our teacher?** Our teachers are in charge of overseeing your child's education, supporting your child as they work towards the goals in the SLP and assessing your child's progress. In the Individualized approach the teacher's primary role is to guide, support and account for learning. Our teachers work with each family to help students achieve their goals as set out in the Student Learning Plan (SLP). They work hard to establish relationships with each home learning family. Our teachers oversee the assessment process and work together with the parent to ensure that the BC curriculum competencies are covered. In online courses our teachers communicate regularly with the student, offer synchronous instruction at scheduled times and will assess the assignments and work submitted to their online teacher. The teacher will administer tests, often with your supervision. You will receive abundant communication via email regarding your child's progress in each course. View our [Assessment Chapter](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/information-for-families/chapter/assessment) for more information. ##### **Can I choose my own curriculum?** Yes! You are free to choose from all curriculum in consultation with your support teacher. Our [Learning Commons](https://hcslearningcommons.org/getting-started-using-the-learning-commons/) has been designed to provide families with great selection when it comes to curriculum resources, textbooks, subscriptions and even unit study kits. We also have a curriculum consultant who is available and would be happy to assist and advise you in choosing resources that best suit your needs. ##### **Are you an accredited K-12 school in BC?** Yes! We offer support from kindergarten right through to graduation. Our students who fulfill graduation requirements receive the BC Dogwood High School Diploma. ##### **Can you enroll students from anywhere in BC?** Yes! We accept students from all regions in BC and aim to pair them with local teachers. ##### **What kind of computer do I need for online programs?** Our online courses are designed to work on most popular operating systems and in most browsers.
Operating Systems: - Windows - macOS - Chrome OS - Linux Web Browsers: - Mozilla Firefox - Google Chrome - Apple Safari - Microsoft Edge Office Suites: - Microsoft Office - LibreOffice - Google Docs - Apple iWork Apps
**Notes** - Due to the nature of most courses, an iPad or other tablet will not be sufficient. - Some courses may require a printer, and a digital camera or scanner. - Our tech support is experienced with all technologies mentioned above, and can offer support via [tickets@onlineschool.ca](mailto:tickets@onlineschool.ca). - Due to compatibility issues with iWorks (Pages, Keynote, and Numbers) students are advised to export as a Microsoft file prior to submitting.
##### **Do I need an Email address?** Yes, an email address is required for the guardian of the student and this email will be used during the enrollment process and to correspond with your teacher(s). Students taking online courses will need an email address to receive notifications of marking and important dates. Students may use the same email address as the parent. If you need an email address, you can create a free one either through [Gmail](http://gmail.com/), or [Outlook.com](http://outlook.com/). ##### **Is internet access required, and if so, what type of Internet connection do I need?** Yes, if you participate in our online school program then you will be required to have internet access. We recommend a minimum of 25Mbps per second to ensure smooth delivery of online content. ##### **What type of information is recorded when viewing this website?** Like most online services, we gather information that web browsers and servers typically make available, such as the browser type, language preference, referring page, and the date and time of each visitor request. We collect this information to better understand how visitors interact with our sites and services so we can further improve them. The information resides solely on our servers (in Kelowna, British Columbia) and will not be made available to external parties. # Getting Ready for the Grad Program There are many skills that make the Graduation Program more manageable for our students. These are competencies that need to be built over time. Whether high school is just around the corner or a few years away, it is important to start building these skills now. ##### Key Skills **Independence** During the grad program years, teachers want your student(s) to be able to show their own learning. They want direct communication with the student(s) they are teaching, assessing and evaluating. Students are expected to be independently motivated to move through the grad program with goals for their adult life driving the building of their transcript. - Are your students able to communicate what they have been learning with their teacher by doing their own weekly reporting? This can change gradually, but by grades 7-9, students should be doing their own reporting. - Do your children pursue their interests and passions on their own? - Can your children follow a schedule for school? - Do they take responsibility for getting things done on time, and moving forward in their courses? **Ownership** Your student(s) will be expected to drive their own educational plan, and complete goals on time schedules during the grad program years. - Are your children involved in planning their program? Do they let their preferences be known? - When they are struggling to learn a concept do they seek help? - Do they understand the how/why of what they are learning? - When things are difficult do they keep trying? **Communication** During the grad program years, your students will have up to six teachers they will need to communicate regularly with. They will need to be able to manage communication with different personalities and with different styles. - Do your students communicate regularly with their teachers? - Is their communication in the proper form? - Do they answer questions in depth, or do they just touch the surface? **Organization** Students are expected to complete the assigned work on schedule. That schedule may vary from course to course, semester to semester. - Are your children able to manage their time? (What do I need to do? What is my step-by-step game plan for getting it done?) - Do they plan their learning and follow their plan? (How am I going to get this done?) - When they have outside activities (piano, soccer, etc.) do they have their supplies ready? - Do they know strategies for help in this area (calendars, due dates, task lists, electronic reminders) **Prolonged Time** Individualized and online courses take time. They are created to take between 100-120 hours to complete, but for some students it takes even longer and some a quite a bit faster. Students are expected to spend a minimum of 4 to 5 hours on course related work five days-a-week in the Grad Program. This does not include things like outside lessons or activities. - Are your children starting to spend more and more time “doing school”? **Academic Preparedness** As students progress through the grades learning and output expectations become more robust. During the grad program years even individualized courses have specific assignments from time to time that must be completed, mostly by writing. These are usually in-depth and require higher order thinking skills such as inference, synthesis and analysis as opposed to comprehension. - Are your students digging deeply into topics or simply filling in blanks? - Do your students understand how to express their opinions? - Do your students understand the difference between input (reading a book, research, textbook reading, watching a video, doing a science experiment) and output, which a teacher can mark for evaluation and assessment purposes (essays, forum posts, slide shows, monologues, collages, political cartoons, science lab write-ups) - Do your students write to show their learning in subjects like science, social studies, math and art? ##### Building These Skills To help students develop these skills you can begin with some of the following activities: 1. Online Courses - Through online courses students learn to communicate with their teacher, take responsibility for their learning and learn time management. 2. Technology Skills – Move beyond social media and let your students use technology rather than having technology use them. Introduce them to Google Calendar, start a blog, learn to compress files, make a pdf, and learn about reliable websites, learn to use G-Drive, manipulate pictures, send email with attachments, use a wide variety of software that dovetails with interest. 3. Group Activities – Educational group activities help students develop many of the above skills. Involve your children in Community Connections, Learning Camps, Youth Group, etc. 4. Writing Skills – Writing is an extremely important skill for students in the graduation program. They need to be able to write emails using proper voice, they need to express what they’ve learned through reports and oral presentations. Even in subjects such as music, students are expected to write to communicate their learning so they can receive credit. 5. Math Skills – Students need a robust math program to develop the skills for higher level math learning. Remember that not all programs cover all areas of learning. Often topics such as geometry, measurement, financial literacy and probability are missed. Build time into your middle school program to cover these topics. 6. Critical Thinking – Try to ensure that as your children progress through the grades they have opportunity to develop critical thinking skills. Simply filling in blanks in a workbook won’t build the skills necessary for life. They need to engage in discussions, projects, have time for analysis, express opinions and delve into deeper learning. 7. Time Spent on School Pursuits—Train children to spend more time on school to the point where they are spending 5+ hours a day and feeling comfortable with that by the end of grade 9. # HCOS Face-to-Face Communicable Disease Prevention Protocols HCOS protocols for face to face programming are formulated in alignment with[ HCOS Mission Vision and Values](https://onlineschool.ca/who-we-are/) and in conjunction with guidance received from the Ministry of Education K-12 Educational Recovery plan. Below are the general protocols that will be in place as we transition back to face to face learning this fall and promote a safe and caring learning environment for all. This page is updated as needed and is current with ministry information. Note: Nuances may vary per event, learning activity and region; the Coordinator will communicate information and protocols as applicable in that setting. ##### Key points and on-site protocols to note: - Enabling children to maintain face to face learning, recreational and social activities is important to their overall health and well being. - Prevention measures such as regular hand washing, staying home when sick, and choosing to wear a mask or face covering and respecting the personal space of others continue to be seen by Public Health as effective at reducing the spread of COVID-19 and other illnesses. - Ensuring that Teachers, contractors and students are health aware by checking regularly for symptoms of illness (including symptoms of COVID-19) using a [daily health check](https://documents.onlineschool.ca/share/s/DJbCOx8pTLaZ6f6c0pTmSw), and staying home when sick and unable to participate fully in routine activities. - A continued regime to providing a clean and safe learning environment continues - Frequently touched surfaces and shared equipment are cleaned and disinfected at least once a day and when visibly dirty. - Vaccines are not mandated for staff and students over the age of 5 who could be vaccinated. The government will focus on encouraging greater vaccination levels across the province. - Extra-curricular school activities will be governed by the wider provincial or local health authority orders. - Respect for the personal choice of others to wear or not wear a mask. - Respect for the personal space of others. ##### Parent Initiated Activities - If a parent engages a third party to provide a learning activity for their child, it is the parents' responsibility to ensure reasonable health and safety measures are in place for those programs or services. ##### Learning Group School Run Programs and Events - Parents are encouraged to review protocols with their child(ren), as appropriate, to help prepare for their attendance of face to face activities. - Adults and children on-site are responsible for being health aware. To support this, complete a [Daily Health Check](https://documents.onlineschool.ca/share/s/DJbCOx8pTLaZ6f6c0pTmSw) prior to attending an LG program, and stay home if sick (common symptoms associated with seasonal allergies are exempt, but please inform your coordinator for their awareness). - If adult or student attendees develop symptoms of illness while on-site, the individual will be separated from the group and head home or be picked up. - Each child should be provided snacks/lunch and a full water bottle, and basic school supplies, as appropriate to the Learning Group opportunity. A water bottle may be refilled; mouths should not touch fountains. - While exercising caution and care for your community, any student without symptoms may still attend school if a household member develops new symptoms of illness, including testing positive for COVID-19. - If a student or adult participant is sick, let the coordinator know of the illness and stay home until symptoms disappear. If there’s a positive COVID test, follow the [directions provided by public health](http://www.bccdc.ca/Health-Info-Site/Documents/Tested-positive-COVID19.pdf). - If students are attending a field trip, only private vehicles will be used for transportation. If carpooling occurs, provide maximum ventilation, spacing as well as hand-washing. The host site's communicable disease plan will be reviewed prior to booking to help ensure student safety. - For Community Connections (CC): - Parents are requested to drop off and pick-up their child(ren) outside in areas designated by the Coordinator, respecting the personal space of others. ##### Sources - [Provincial COVID-19 Communicable Disease Guidelines for K-12 Settings](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/education/administration/kindergarten-to-grade-12/safe-caring-orderly/k-12-covid-19-health-safety-guidelines.pdf) - [Safe Schools Website](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/covid-19-safe-schools) - Information from BCCDC for [vaccination for children ages 5-11 yrs](http://www.bccdc.ca/Health-Info-Site/Documents/COVID-19_vaccine/Vaccine_children_5_11.pdf) # HCOS Student Awards HCOS students have the opportunity to be recognized each year, based upon three distinct awards. These awards derive from our [Learner Profile](https://onlineschool.ca/our-values/#learnerprofile) and connect to our Head, Heart and Hands model. This page provides information about and outlines the requirements for each award. --- #### Honour Roll & Principal's List (Grades 10-12) [![image-1634682286279.png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2021-10/scaled-1680-/image-1634682286279.png)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2021-10/image-1634682286279.png) ##### **Honour Roll** To receive Honour Roll recognition at HCOS, a student must attain an average percentage of at least 80% in all subjects. A percentage of less than 60% or a grade of C-, I or F in any subject means the student is not eligible for the Honour Roll. **Students in Grades 10 and 11** must have completed a minimum of seven courses with HCOS toward their Dogwood Diploma, one of which must be a Christian Studies course, by the June reporting period in order to be eligible. **Students in Grade 12** must have completed a minimum of six courses with HCOS toward their Dogwood Diploma, one of which must be a Christian Studies course, by the June reporting period in order to be eligible. Courses must be completed within the school year, which includes the previous summer. For example, if a student is in Grade 12 during the 2021/2022 school year, courses completed from July 2021 until June 2022 count. ##### **Principal's List** Based on the same Honour Roll Criteria above, the top 10% of Honour Roll students in each grade will receive the distinction of Principal's List. **Calculating Honour Roll Standing** Final course marks will be used to calculate Honour Roll standing. To calculate standing, total the percentages and divide by the number of subjects. For example: 1. Calculate total percentage points by adding up the percentage earned in each course. 2. Divide the total by the number of eligible subjects studied. This is the average. 3. If the average is between 80%-100% and if all the criteria have been met, the student has achieved Honour Roll status. Principal's List status will be awarded to students identified as earning percentages in the top 10% of each grade. --- #### Character Award (K-12) [![image-1634682295512.png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2021-10/scaled-1680-/image-1634682295512.png)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2021-10/image-1634682295512.png)The Character Award recognizes and promotes character development in our students. Each year teachers will have the opportunity to nominate students who demonstrate on a consistent basis, the qualities within our Learner Profile or Biblical Attributes Profile. Teachers can find more information [here](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/hcos-teachers/page/student-awards). #### Service Award (K-12) [![image-1634682300476.png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2021-10/scaled-1680-/image-1634682300476.png)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2021-10/image-1634682300476.png)The Service Award recognizes students who actively serve within their community. Students can receive this award by meeting the requirements below and completing the Service Award Form. **Requirements:** - Students must show evidence of a commitment to serving their community outside of school-related activities. Volunteering, acts of service, or fundraising to support organizations must be practical and require an investment of time without pay. - Complete the [Service Award Form](https://forms.kccnet.ca/view.php?id=567965) - **Volunteering with an organization:** provide a letter or email of confirmation from the organization certifying the involvement and time volunteered. - **Volunteering outside of an organization:** provide a letter or email from a parent confirming involvement and time volunteered. - **Fundraising to support an organization:** provide a letter or email from a parent confirming involvement and time invested. - Keep and submit a [Service log](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ifLimc95KLtNTQwKowfCoWLFx26geTIbuw0Vlv2rokw/copy) - Minimum Required Hours: - 10 hours for students in Kindergarten to Grade 6. - 20 hours for students in Grades 7 to 12. - Submissions must be received by **May 15th** of each year. **Some suggested areas of service are (but not limited to):** - Conservation/environment projects - Volunteer work for a non-profit organization - Serving at church - Helping your neighbours - Fundraising to support a non-profit organization # New Curriculum Purchasing Procedure New guidelines have changed how HCOS can process the purchasing of resources from companies that do not accept HCOS PO#s. Before filling out the order form, to check if a vendor accepts HCOS PO#s please [go here](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/information-for-families/page/resource-vendor-directory). #### Instructions When you sign into Encom, you will see an option on the tool bar called Curriculum Resources. You will need to click this link to fill out an order form for curriculum purchases from vendors that do not accept your PO#. ![](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/bG4Z2m-xGXtsBQMQkLzsOpPbdafA_U4CrBJeqYQRDfV5HmowM2fUX_fGzrYIZcRawTFd-dzbYWSu5mubwL4y484pZQuwoppuA8LZx8WpXHTr5Byq_UynYO_ftykIgr9bZLXEBtOD) Click on the **Curriculum Order Form** to start the curriculum purchase. You will be able to order up to 10 items from a single vendor on the form. The template will not allow more. There is a note section on the order form where you can indicate if you are continuing the order on another form. If you want to make purchases from a variety of vendors, each vendor will require a different order form. When the **I’m Done!** box is clicked, you will be asked to fill in your teacher’s email address. If you have not been assigned a teacher, please use the email address of the Regional Administrator who accepted your student’s application to HCOS. A link to your order form will be sent to your teacher who will verify the order before purchases can be made. **Please do not enter a password. That field is for teacher use only.** Verification is required to ensure that the requested item/lesson are part of an active SLP, that there is sufficient funding for the purchase and that there is an equipment agreement, if necessary. Once the order form has been verified by your teacher, your curriculum order will be submitted to the purchasing office for processing. You will receive an email letting you know that the purchasing department will make the purchase within 3 – 5 days. If there is a problem placing the order, we will contact you. Your teacher may ask that a form be deleted when requested items cannot be approved. An auto-generated email will inform you of the deletion. The final piece in purchasing curriculum through the purchasing department is to check your funding in Encom to confirm that the order has gone through. #### Important Dates - **April 15th of each year:** Current school year purchase order numbers are closed, no purchases (US or Canadian) can be made using these purchase order numbers. - **Last week of April:** Incoming school year’s purchase order numbers are released. - **October 1st – April 15th:** Lesson order forms are available. #### Lesson Purchasing Procedures As per HCOS policy, lessons and activities will not be available for purchase until October. Close to the time that funding is released for lesson and activity purchases, a link to the Recreational Program order form will be made available alongside the Curriculum order form in Encom. ##### New: Lessons through a City, District or Municipality recreation center MUST be purchased using the online recreational program order form. Most of the other lesson/service providers WILL “invoice” (3rd party bill) HCOS for payment by cheque. Some guidelines that may be helpful: 1. Many sports clubs (hockey, soccer, gymnastics, dance, etc.) are also willing to 3rd party bill as long as they are informed that there is a 3rd party (HCOS) potentially paying even a portion of the fees. 2. Regardless of whether paid by cheque or credit card the government requires that HCOS have criminal record check (CRC) confirmation/clearance before paying for any 3rd party lessons. It is recommended that parents call the HCOS Head Office to make a quick check in our database to make sure the lesson provider is approved or whether that process still needs to be completed.

All lesson providers must supply copies of their Criminal Record Check (CRC) policy before payment can be made. CRC policies need to be in compliance with Ministry guidelines.

The recreational program order form will only be for those vendors who will not third party invoice HCOS and require credit card payment (exception: City and Municipality Recreational Centers which must use the recreational program order form).

For further information, contact the purchasing office: Albana Nicka, Lead Purchaser: # Online Course Preview - Guest Pass If a family would like to preview an online course before committing to it as a part of their education plan, they can send an email to to request access. The office will send them a username and password for a guest login pass. # Online Session Recordings A key component of synchronous courses is the ability for students and teachers to build relationships and community through online sessions. To accomplish this, Heritage Christian Online School has been using Zoom for over 4 years and we believe it is an excellent platform to provide social interaction while educating remotely. We also recognize that there has been a great deal of media coverage around Zoom and privacy issues, which may cause you concern. Zoom has moved to quickly address a significant majority of these and is committed to addressing the rest. In addition, BC's Ministry of Education has done their due diligence and determined Zoom provides a secure platform with proper protocols in place to address student privacy and security. In order to facilitate teaching and create a sense of community, especially in a time when we are being asked to practice physical distancing, some teachers choose to make recorded sessions available to students who are unable to attend every session. Recordings will help to ensure they do not feel left out or behind. Videos are recorded locally. Our teachers do not use the Zoom cloud recording service, which ensures the footage is not stored with Zoom. Teachers who record synchronous sessions will share links through two approved methods: 1. **Vimeo**: We have elected to use Vimeo because it allows us to make videos private and easily provide them to students via Moodle or by a password provided to parents. Videos are restricted to services we host. 2. **Google Drive**: For students not in Moodle we’ve elected to use Google Drive and link sharing restricted to accounts that are authorized. Teachers will grant **Viewer** access and share it with parent addresses only. Teachers may also opt to share directly with their students if they are using Google Classroom. (Moodle is still there for the next year 2023 for students who are finishing old courses; otherwise, we have transitioned to Brightspace). We believe that these options provide a secure means of ensuring a student can “be present” while not able to attend. If you are not comfortable with your child being recorded, please feel free to turn off the video and audio during the class. If that is insufficient please contact your teacher to determine if there are alternatives to ensure your student is still able to participate. For more information please review our [Online Session Recording](https://hcos.ca/online-recordings) policy. If you have questions or concerns please email [zoom@onlineschool.ca](mailto:zoom@onlineschool.ca). ### Parent Acknowledgement and Consent Prior to attending a Zoom session that will be recorded please ensure you have filled out the [Online Recording Consent](https://hcos.ca/recording-consent) form. Your teacher will receive a notification of your consent. If the form has not been filled out students will not be allowed to attend.

Please speak with your teacher before filling out the form above. Not all courses will be recorded or use Zoom in this manner, so the form is not required of all families. Your teacher will notify you if it is required.

--- ## Online Session Recording Policy {{@5116#bkmrk-ensure-all-parents-a}} # Plagiarism Information for Parents #### What is plagiarism? As a school, one of our core values is integrity. We expect that all HCOS students act with integrity and make every effort to present original work when submitting assignments, citing outside research to give credit to other authors when appropriate. Academic dishonesty (e.g., cheating, plagiarism) occurs when a student takes credit for work that is not their own. The [Merriam-Webster Dictionary](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plagiarize) (2022) defines plagiarism as: > to steal and pass off the ideas or words of another as one's own; to use another's production without crediting the source. Credit, in the form of a citation, must be given for any content in an assignment that is not original. It is important for students to develop healthy habits of academic integrity when researching, creating, and sharing their work. As we study and learn in an increasingly digital world, it is important to give credit for both written and visual sources. #### What does the Bible say about plagiarism? The following excerpt from [Got Questions Ministries](https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-plagiarism.html) (2022) outlines plagiarism from a Biblical perspective: > Plagiarism is the act of taking someone else’s work or ideas and presenting them as your own. Plagiarism is most commonly associated with written work, such as research papers or books, but it can also occur with artistic expressions or in spoken work, such as a speech. While it is true that imitation is the highest form of flattery, such imitation is only flattering when proper credit is given to the original. When proper credit or permission is not given, imitation becomes plagiarism. > > Plagiarism is [dishonest](https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-honesty.html) because it advances a falsehood, passing off as one’s own the work of another, and the Bible has much to say about lying (e.g., [Exodus 20:16](https://biblia.com/bible/esv/Exod%2020.16); [Proverbs 6:17](https://biblia.com/bible/esv/Prov%206.17)). Plagiarism is also self-seeking, since the plagiarizer attempts to promote himself through the stolen work, and the Bible condemns self-seeking (see [Romans 2:8](https://biblia.com/bible/esv/Rom%202.8); [Philippians 2:3](https://biblia.com/bible/esv/Phil%202.3); [2 Timothy 3:2](https://biblia.com/bible/esv/2%20Tim%203.2)). Plagiarism is also stealing, and the Bible has much to say about the evils of [stealing](https://www.gotquestions.org/you-shall-not-steal.html) (e.g., [Exodus 20:15](https://biblia.com/bible/esv/Exod%2020.15)). To steal is to take something that belongs to another, without permission, and make it one’s own. It’s easy to see how taking someone’s physical property is wrong. But taking someone’s intellectual property is just as wrong. Ideas, creative work, and written expressions belong to the person who created them. Plagiarism takes from the creator what was produced from his or her own mind and heart. Plagiarism robs authors, artists, musicians, and other creators of their right to profit from their own original work. It also robs them of the right to build a reputation based upon their work. > > Stealing is a sin that was part of our old lives, not to be continued after we meet Jesus ([2 Corinthians 5:17](https://biblia.com/bible/esv/2%20Cor%205.17)). [Ephesians 4:28](https://biblia.com/bible/esv/Eph%204.28) says that stealing must be replaced with something good: “Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.” This principle applies to the theft of intellectual property as well. If plagiarism has been a part of someone’s old life, it must be renounced and confessed to the Lord as sin (see [1 John 1:9](https://biblia.com/bible/esv/1%20John%201.9)). In order to live in honesty and integrity, we must give proper credit to people whose work we admire, and we should request permission before using the work of others as part of our own creations. Plagiarism has no part in the life of a follower of Christ ([1 Peter 4:15](https://biblia.com/bible/esv/1%20Pet%204.15)). #### How can I equip my child with tools to avoid plagiarism? Plagiarism can be discussed with children as young as preschool using age appropriate language and examples. Review Learning Commons resources for [Grades K-5 Research Skills](https://hcslearningcommons.org/research-skills-k-5/) and [Grades 6-9 Research Skills](https://hcslearningcommons.org/research-skills-6-9/) to integrate research skill building with other curricular areas. If you come across plagiarism in your child’s work, please reach out to your support teacher or subject-specific teacher (e.g., online, CC+) to inform them and utilize their support in helping your child to not plagiarize. As your child enters the middle school grades, review the [HCOS Academic Integrity Policy](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/hcos-policies/page/academic-integrity-policy-uTJ) with them so they clearly understand what plagiarism is, how to avoid it, and consequences for submitting plagiarized work at the middle school and grad levels. You can also sign up for Grammarly for Students by following the instructions on [this SOPHIE page](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/information-for-families/page/grammarly-for-students). Additional resources are available at the following links: - [Subscriptions Tools for Teaching Students How to Do Research](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/learning-commons/page/subscriptions-tools-for-teaching-students-how-to-do-research) - [Citing Digital Images](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/information-for-families/page/citing-digital-images) - [Did I Plagiarize? The Types and Severity of Plagiarism Violations](https://thevisualcommunicationguy.com/2014/09/16/did-i-plagiarize-the-types-and-severity-of-plagiarism-violations/) (Newbold, 2014) - [Can I Use That Picture?](https://thevisualcommunicationguy.com/2014/07/14/can-i-use-that-picture/) (Newbold, 2014) ##### References Got Questions Ministries. (28 October, 2022). What does the Bible say about plagiarism? [https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-plagiarism.html](https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-plagiarism.html) Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. (2022). Plagiarize. [https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plagiarize](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plagiarize) Newbold, C. (14 July, 2014). Can I use that picture? The terms, laws, and ethics for using copyrighted images. The Visual Communication Guy. [https://thevisualcommunicationguy.com/2014/07/14/can-i-use-that-picture/](https://thevisualcommunicationguy.com/2014/07/14/can-i-use-that-picture/) Newbold, C. (16 September 2014). Did I plagiarize? The types and severity of plagiarism violations. The Visual Communication Guy. [https://thevisualcommunicationguy.com/2014/09/16/did-i-plagiarize-the-types-and-severity-of-plagiarism-violations/](https://thevisualcommunicationguy.com/2014/09/16/did-i-plagiarize-the-types-and-severity-of-plagiarism-violations/) # Resource Vendor Directory After consultation with their support teacher, parents may purchase curriculum from vendors of their choice. Vendors on the list below have provided instructions on the best way to make a purchase from them. Please read the instructions carefully and make your order as indicated in the instructions. A vendor's inclusion on this list does not imply HCOS endorses their product. Families are encouraged to research each curriculum carefully prior to purchasing to ensure it is a good pedagogical and philosophical fit. Families may also wish to take a look at these [Curriculum Picks](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/information-for-families/page/curriculum-picks), which are "all-in-one kits" perfect for assisting the beginner homeschooler. Additionally, our Curriculum Consultant has pulled together a list of [Curriculum choices](https://hcslearningcommons.org/curriculum-options/) to help parents learn more. **All purchasing MUST be completed by 11:59 pm on April 15th** for the current school year. Remember, even if your favourite is not on this list, the chances are that we can get it for you! Let us help you! Email areid@onlineschool.ca to start the process.

Please Note: Parents who order from International vendors to Canada are responsible for any customs or brokerage fees. Unfortunately, parents CANNOT ship to a US address, as HCOS, as the owner of the curriculum, would be liable for brokerage and customs fees.

#### **Information about HCOS Purchase Order (PO) Numbers** HCOS (PO) numbers are issued after successful enrollment and receipt of all required documentation. You will need a PO number to order or buy directly from these vendors as schools are not able to reimburse parents for curriculum purchases. **Curriculum on Loan Agreement:** Please refer to [this page](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/link/4483#bkmrk-curriculum-on-loan-a) for details. **Lessons:** Can be billed in two installments (September to January and February to June). Separate invoices are required for each installment. **Returns:** All refunds and credits are made to HCOS, not to parents. Credits must be used to purchase further materials from the vendor. **Vendor Refund and Purchasing Policies:** Please carefully read over each vendors refund and purchasing policies prior to making a purchase. #### **Resource Vendor Directory**
**Vendors****Subject Related****How to Place an Order**
[ABB Creations Ltd](http://www.itchysalphabet.com/)Language Arts
**Phone**: 1-877-368-7890
**Email**:
[ABC Academic Books Inc.](http://www.abcacademicbooks.com/)General
**In Store**: give PO# at time of purchase
**Phone**: 604-222-2772
[ABC Christian Store](https://www.bcadventist.ca/abc/) (Seventh Day Adventist Book Store)Bible
**Phone**: 604-859-2566 or 1-800-765-6955
[Abeka Book](https://www.abeka.com/)General
Please visit [SOPHIE](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/information-for-families/page/where-to-start-when-making-a-curriculum-purchase) for information on how to make a purchase from Abeka Books and Abeka Academy
[Amazon.ca](https://www.amazon.ca/)
Use the [Curriculum Order](https://hcos.ca/curriculum-order/) form to place your order.
[Anchor Academic Services](https://anchoracademic.com/shop/)Comprehensive**Phone**: 604-372-0240 **Toll Free**: 1-800-276-0078 **Online**: at checkout there is an option to bill the school using your PO# information
[Answers in Genesis](http://www.answersingenesis.org/)Bible & Science
**Phone**: 1-855-513-0225
[Bennett Projects](https://bennett-projects.com/)Language Arts
Please go to the contact section of their website; leave a comment with what you would like to buy, along with your name, address and PO number.
[BJU Press](http://www.bjupress.com/page/Home)General
**Phone**: 250-338-8454
**Email**: Contact is Cindy Johnson.
[Blue Mantle Educational Supplies](http://www.bluemantle.ca/)General
**Online**: there is a place to enter PO#. Be sure to write the school name in the comment space.
[Brave Writer](https://bravewriter.com/)Language Arts
**Email:** . Include PO#.
[Bridge the Gap Math (Laurie Beesting)](http://www.bridgethegapmath.ca/)Math
Email: .
**Please Include:** school name, PO#, quantity required, student name, delivery address, contact telephone #
Contact is Laurie
[Camp Homewood](http://camphomewood.com/)Bible
**Register Online:** Place $100 deposit. Upon receipt of registration, Camp Homewood will invoice HCOS. When they receive payment the deposit will be returned to the parent.
[Canadian Home Education Resources (CHER)](http://www.canadianhomeeducation.com/)Comprehensive
**Online**: there is a place to enter PO# and include school name.
[Castle Rock Research BC](http://www.castlerockresearch.com/)General
**Email**: . Include PO# & school name with order.
[Center for Literary Education](http://www.centerforlit.com/)Language Arts
**Email**:
**Mail**: CenterForLit, 3350 Beck Rd, Rice, WA 99167 USA. Include PO# & school name with order.
[Chacha & Chicky Supplies Corp](https://chachaandchicky.com/)Science
**Online**: [Visit our website,](https://chachaandchicky.com/) click on the “Home Schooling” tab at the top of the page and complete the Order Form
[Christian Book & Music](http://www.christianbookandmusic.com/)Bible, Language Arts & General
**Phone:** 1-800-663-6259
**Email:** . **In store:** Give PO# at time of purchase.
[Christian Light Publications](http://www.clp.org/)General
Use the [Curriculum Order](https://hcos.ca/curriculum-order/) form to place your order.
[ChristianBook.com](https://www.christianbook.com/)
Use the [Curriculum Order](https://hcos.ca/curriculum-order/) form to place your order.
[Classical Conversations](https://www.classicalconversations.com/)
Use the [Curriculum Order](https://hcos.ca/curriculum-order/) form to place your order.
[Classical Education Books](https://classicaleducationbooks.ca/)General
Place your order online and choose PO# as the payment option. Enter your PO#, HCOS as the school name and the email address
*\*If you have any questions, email . As per Classical Education Books refund policy, they will not accept returns for any orders purchased through PO’s.*
[Classroom Complete Press](http://www.classroomcomplete.com/)General
Teacher initiates order by Email: Include family address, PO#, school name & amount of purchase.
[CMCO Publications](http://cmcopublications.org/)General
**Phone:** 807-487-1071
**Email:**
Please tell us which organization to bill the order to, the PO#, and the ship-to address.
**Online:** If you order from the website, please add this info in the comments.
[Coho Books](http://www.cohobooks.com/)Language Arts
**Online:** Include PO# information
**Email:** . Include PO# and School name with order.
[Creation Ministries ](http://www.creation.com/)General
**Phone:** 1-888-251-5360
[Creation Science of B.C.](http://www.creationbc.org/)Bible & Science
**Phone:** 778-887-3971 or 604-535-0019
**Email:**
[Crescent Beach Publishing](http://www.crescentbeachpublishing.ca/)Math
**Email:** . Include school name, PO# and HCOS fax number: (250) 762-9277 with order.
**Fax:** 604-538-5454
[Diana Waring Presents](https://www.dianawaring.com/store)General
**Email:**
**Phone:** 1(765) 617-4739 Include PO#, School name as well as the families mailing address, email address and phone number.
[Digital Frog International](http://www.digitalfrog.com/)Science
**Online:** choosing to pay by PO#, send PO# and School name. Please Email after ordering.
[Donna Ward](https://www.donnaward.net/)Social Studies
**Online:** [www.donnaward.net](https://www.donnaward.net/). Enter your P.O.# and School contact information in the appropriate fields on the address page. You can enter different Bill To and Ship To addresses. Then choose the Pay by Cheque option.
[Dynamic Classroom Inc.](http://www.math-help.ca/) (Math Help)Math
**Phone:** (604-592-9309)
**Email:**
[Evan Moor](http://evan-moor.com/)General
Parent sends in order to be invoiced - include HCOS account number (Call HCOS Purchasing office for account number - 250-862-2376)
**Online:** There is a place at check out to include PO# - Include school billing information and your shipping info. Contact: Lorin Tash @1-800-777-4362 EXT 136
[Gather 'Round Homeschool](https://gatherroundhomeschool.ca/) General
Use the [Curriculum Order](https://forms.kccnet.ca/view.php?id=92765) form to place your order. Minimum order requirement on digital items is $130CAD or $95USD before shipping and taxes
[Great Commission Languages - French](http://www.theeasyfrench.com/)Second Language
**Email:** Peter Sherwood at [.](mailto:peter@theeasyfrench.com)
[Great Commission Languages - Spanish](http://www.theeasyspanish.com/)Second Language**Email:** Peter Sherwood at [.](mailto:peter@theeasyfrench.com)
[Heritage Resources](http://www.heritageresources.ca)Comprehensive****Online:**** Please enter your name & mailing address. Once your order is ready to be placed, select purchase order for payment. You can select the school & enter your PO number.
[Hewitt Homeschooling Resources](http://www.hewitthomeschooling.com/)Language Arts
**Email:** . Include PO#, shipping Info & HCOS account (Call HCOS Purchasing office for account number - 250-862-2376) Take Note: the shipping cost will be approximately $40.00 to $60.00.
[Homeschool Buyers Co-op](https://www.homeschoolbuyersco-op.org/heritage_christian_online_school)
Use the [Curriculum Order](https://hcos.ca/curriculum-order/) form to place your order.
[Homeschool Potpourri](http://hspbooks.com/)General
**Email:**
**In store:** Give PO# at time of purchase.
[House of Ja](http://www.houseofjames.com/)[mes](http://www.houseofjames.com/)Bible, Language Arts & General
**Phone:** 1.800.665.8828
**Email:** **Online:** Enter PO# & School for billing in the Notes Section.
[Indigo](https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/) Use the [Curriculum Order](https://hcos.ca/curriculum-order/) form to place your order.
[Inheritance Publications](http://inhpubl.net/ip/ip.htm)GeneralWe always accept P.O.s and prefer it that customers forward the invoice to the school.
[Institute for Excellence in Writing](https://iew.com/)Language Arts
**Phone:** 1-800-856-5815 for our customer service team.
*\*Must be placed over the phone*
[Iron Oxide Art Supplies](http://www.ironoxideartsupplies.com)Art
We currently do not have an ordering system on our website. Orders can be placed by email at , by phone at 250-591-4766 or in person in the store.
[Joy Center of Learning](http://www.joycenter.on.ca/)General
**Phone:** Toll Free 1(800) 653-4231
[Junior Genius Kits](http://www.juniorgeniuskits.com/)Science
[Kennedy’s Parable](http://kennedysparablekelowna.com/)Bible
Online orders are completed within the store and require the PO# along with the student's and parent's full name to complete the transaction. If it is something we do not carry on a regular basis then we require payment up front for the products/books. Normally ordering something that is not regularly carried takes about 2 weeks to come to the store. If it is a purchase in store, then we would require the same information as an online order. There is a possibility that in future we will require the phone number of the customer.
[Kingdom Quilts](https://www.kingdomquilts.com/)Art
**Email:** to place your order. All HCOS students receive 10% off.
[Kiwi Co](https://www.kiwico.com/) Use the [Curriculum Order](https://hcos.ca/curriculum-order/) form to place your order.
[Living Books Curriculum (Charlotte Mason)](http://charlottemasonhomeschooling.com/)General
**Email:** Include PO# and School name
[Loadza Toyz](http://loadzatoyz.com/)General
**In store:** Give PO# at time of purchase.
[Malachi Man](http://www.malachiman.com/)General
**Email:** Richard Snyder [.](mailto:richard@malachiman.com)
[Marshall Cavendish Education](http://www.mceducation.us/)General
**Online:** There is a place to include PO# and School name with order. Contact person Norma Palazzo, 800-821-9881 Ext. 337
[MathCanada (Math-U-See)](https://mathcanada.ca/)Math
**Phone:** 250-590-6761,
**Toll Free:** 1-888-854-6284
**Online:** entering your HCOS PO # at checkout
[Milestone Books - Rod & Staff](http://www.rodandstaffbooks.com/)General
**Phone:** 1-800-761-0234
**Email:**
**Online:** Enter your shipping info & school billing info. At check out, choose payment by mail then in the note section, enter PO# and School name.
[Mulberry Bush Store](http://www.mulberrybushbooks.com/)General
**Email:** Include PO# and School name.
**In store:** Give PO# at time of purchase.
[My Father's World](https://www.mfwbooks.com/)General
**Phone:** 573-202-2000
Give PO# and school name at time of purchase.
[My Homegrown Symphony](http://www.myhomegrownsymphony.com)Music
**Online:** [www.myhomegrownsymphony.com](http://www.myhomegrownsymphony.com)
Please put the schools billing information and the families information under “shipping”. If it is a digital resource, please enter the families email address, instead of the schools, as all the digital material goes to the email address provided.
[Nicole the Math Lady](https://nicolethemathlady.com/)Math
**Email:** . *Please include: School name and Desired membership.*
[Northern Lights Academy](https://www.northernlightsacademy.ca)General
Complete the purchase request form by clicking third Party Funding on the classes tab.
[Northwest Treasures](http://northwestrockandfossil.org/)Science
**Online:** [Northwest Treasures](http://northwestrockandfossil.org/)
**Phone:** (425) 488-6848
[Odin Books](https://odinbooks.com/)General
Orders for Odin Books have to go through the HCOS Purchasing department.
[One Year Adventure Novel / Clear Water Press](http://www.oneyearnovel.com/)Language Arts
**Phone:** 1-888-481-4550
[Outschool](https://outschool.com/) Use the [Curriculum Order](https://hcos.ca/curriculum-order/) form to place your order.
[Parasource / Sunday School](https://www.parasource.com/)General
**Phone:** 519-442-7853
**Toll free:** 1-800-263-2664.
Please include the PO# and the school account number when making purchase. (Call HCOS Purchasing office for account number - 250-862-2376)
[Precept Ministries Canada](https://www.preceptministries.ca/)Bible
**Online:** Enter the appropriate PO# in the Notes section at checkout
[Rainbow Horizons Publishing / Classroom Complete Press](http://www.rainbowhorizons.ca/)General
Teacher places order by Phone: 1-800-663-3609 Include parent shipping information, items and amount allowed for order. Specify that this is a Canadian order. They are sister companies so they both accept PO# 28.08 AN
[Regent College Bookstore](https://bookstore.regent-college.edu/)General
**Email:** .
*\*Purchases must be completed through email, as website doesn't handle orders.*
[Right Start math](https://rightstartmath.com/) (Activities for Learning)Math
**Email:**
[Scholar's Choice](http://scholarschoice.ca/)General
**Online:** At check out there is a place to enter PO#. Make to enter Shipping address & HCOS Billing address.
[Scholastic](http://scholastic.ca/)General
**Email:**
Include Billing Address, Parent Name, Shipping Address, Student Name, PO# along with a verification letter from HCOS (contact HCOS main office for letter) on letterhead which lists the parent’s address for shipping and states that the student is enrolled with Heritage Christian Online School.
[School House Teaching Supplies](http://www.schoolhouseteaching.com/)General
**Phone:** 250-385-9030
**Email:** . Orders must be accompanied by a letter from the teacher stating that the family has enough funding for the order to go through.
[Schoolio Learning Corp](https://schoolio.com/)General
Families can enter their PO number in the coupon field, once ready to complete the order.
[Science Shepherd](http://scienceshepherd.com/)Science
**Email:**
[Smarts](http://www.shopatsmarts.com/)General
**Online:** Enter PO# & school name in note section.
**Phone:** 250-515-0775
[Sonlight Curriculum](http://www.sonlight.com/)General
**Email:**
*In subject line enter: PO# Order*
[Spectrum Educational Supplies](http://www.spectrumed.com/)General
**Email:** *with the following information:* *Billing address:* *Heritage Christian Online School* *905 Badke Road,* *Kelowna, BC V1X 5Z5* *Shipping address:* *Your Address* *PO#* *Your PO Number* *Itemized list of items to be purchased.*
[Spelling You See & Analytical Grammar](https://mathcanada.ca/spelling-you-see/)Language Arts
**Phone:** 250-590-6761
**Toll Free:** 1-888-854-6284
**Online:** enter your HCOS PO # during the checkout process
[StyleWriter Canada](https://stylewriter.ca/)Language Arts
**Online:** PO Information boxes are included on the Check Out Page.
[Teaching Textbooks](http://www.teachingtextbooks.com/)Math
**Email:** *with the following information: Purchase Order Number, Parent's Name, Physical Address & Products needed. Please note Teaching Textbooks no longer accepts orders via phone.*
[The Good and the Beautiful](http://thegoodandthebeautiful.com/)General
**Email:** [support@goodandbeautiful.com](mailto:support@goodandbeautiful.com?subject=Heritage%20Christian%20Purchase%20Order) Please include the subject line: Heritage Christian Purchase Order.
[The Great Canadian Adventure](http://www.thegreatcanadianadventure.ca)Social Studies
**Online:** Submit orders via email/website message stating the name of your board, PO number, and shipping address.
[The Learning House](http://www.learninghouse.ca/)Comprehensive
Use the [Curriculum Order](https://hcos.ca/curriculum-order/) form to place your order.
[The Teachers' Learning Store](http://thetls.com/)General
**In Store:** the vendor has a form to be filled out with PO# information. **Online:** There is a space to enter PO#.
[Tree of Life School & Book Service](http://www.treeoflifeathome.com/)General
**Email:** **Online:** Include PO# and School name in comment section.
[Usborne Books](https://usborne.com/ca_en/)Language Arts
Families will order through their local distributor, making sure the distributor is an approved vendor through HCOS. Contact to confirm or ask the distributor if they are an approved vendor.
[Vernon Teach and Learn](http://www.vernonteachandlearn.com/)General
**In Store:** Give PO# at time of purchase.
**Online:** Customers can now use PO at time of purchase.
[Voice of the Martyrs Canada](https://www.vomcanada.com/)BibleUse the [Curriculum Order](https://hcos.ca/curriculum-order/) form to place your order.
[Volume One Bookstore](https://www.bookmanager.com/1676881/)GeneralUse the [Curriculum Order](https://hcos.ca/curriculum-order/) form to place your order.
[Winter Promise Publishing](http://www.winterpromise.com/)General
**Phone:** 231-303-1028
[Wintergreen Learning Resources](http://www.wintergreen.ca/)General
**Phone:** 1-800-268-1268.
*Ask for Customer Service.*
If you have a particular vendor you would like to see included have them contact us: - Interested vendors should contact our school office via email at: # Resources and Curriculum All purchasing **MUST be completed by 11:59 pm on April 15th** for the current school year. Remember, even if your favourite is not on this list, the chances are that we can get it for you! Let us help you! Email tgerk@onlineschool.ca to start the process.

*Please Note: Parents who order from US vendors to Canada are responsible for any customs or brokerages fees. Parents CANNOT ship to a US address, even with cheaper postage, as HCOS, as the owner of the curriculum, would be liable for brokerage and customs fees.*

We offer a variety of resources to help families get curriculum and other school supplies such as pre-made resources packages, and science kits. Be sure to look through our extensive list of Resource Vendors which accept HCOS PO numbers!
##### [Resource Vendor Directory](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/information-for-families/page/resource-vendor-directory)
View an extensive list of approved vendors, curriculum suppliers, and educational service providers which accept HCOS Purchase Order numbers.
[New Curriculum Purchasing Procedure](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/information-for-families/page/new-curriculum-purchasing-procedure) New guidelines have changed how HCOS can process the purchasing of resources from companies that do not accept HCOS PO#s. ##### [Computer/Tablet/iPad Lease Form](https://onlineschool.ca/fileadmin/Onlineschool.ca/user_upload/downloads/ComputerOnLoanAgreement.pdf) HCOS families with curriculum funding are sometimes able to take advantage of our computer/tablet lease program. ##### [Lesson Invoice Submission Form](https://forms.kccnet.ca/view.php?id=408448) Lesson providers are able to use our online form for submitting lesson invoices.
##### [Learning Commons Resources](http://hcslearningcommons.org/curriculum-options/)
Our Learning Commons provides a vast spectrum of resources for every grade and subject. [Unit Study Kits](https://hcslearningcommons.org/portfolio_category/digital-guide/) are an excellent way to address standards in a variety of subjects. Additionally, please refer to this detailed [Curriculum Options](https://hcslearningcommons.org/curriculum-options/) page for print curriculum recommendations. ##### [Curriculum Picks](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/information-for-families/page/curriculum-picks)
We have collaborated with resource vendors to develop curriculum packages that will help you meet the requirements of BC’s new curriculum standards. ##### [HCOS Christian Studies Curriculum ](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/information-for-families/page/curriculum-picks) We have intentionally designed an internal Christian Studies Curriculum for students K-12. This website provides a variety of engaging activities, projects and modules that will equip families with resources to support and inspire spiritual growth in the lives of our students.
# Safety for at Home Learners [![StudentSafety.png.jpg](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2019-06-Jun/scaled-840-0/StudentSafety.png.jpg)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2019-06-Jun/StudentSafety.png.jpg) Fire, Earthquake, Lockdown and other emergencies can happen at any time or place. Just because a student is learning from a home environment doesn't mean they are free from danger. Emergency preparedness helps students and families be ready and act in ways which will give the best chances of survival during and emergency. ## Emergency Preparedness
Students and families need to be prepared and know how to handle and respond to emergency situations. Families should prepare and practice for the following: [Fire Drills](http://safetydrills.weebly.com/fire-safety.html)- 6 times per year [Earthquake Drills](http://safetydrills.weebly.com/earthquake-safety.html)- 3 times per year [Lockdown Drills](http://safetydrills.weebly.com/lockdown-safety.html)- 2 times per year ​[Other emergency situations](http://safetydrills.weebly.com/other-safety-links.html) (determined by location e.g. forest fire, flooding etc.)
This information is taken from [http://safetydrills.weebly.com/ ](http://safetydrills.weebly.com/)
# Student School ID HCOS can provide School ID for any of our students. To request a School ID card please fill out the [following form.](https://forms.kccnet.ca/view.php?id=342336) # Strategic Plan [![HCOS Strategic Plan Doc(1).png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/scaled-1680-/hcos-strategic-plan-doc1.png)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/hcos-strategic-plan-doc1.png) [![HCOS Strategic Plan Doc2.png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/scaled-1680-/hcos-strategic-plan-doc2.png)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/hcos-strategic-plan-doc2.png) [![HCOS Strategic Plan Doc3.png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/scaled-1680-/hcos-strategic-plan-doc3.png)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/hcos-strategic-plan-doc3.png) # SOPHIE Heritage Christian Online School designed SOPHIE to be a central resource that houses procedures and helpful information for staff members and families. **SOPHIE** is actually an acronym which stands for **S**tandard **O**perating **P**rocedures & **H**elpful **I**nformation **E**ncyclopedia. SOPHIE works best if you view it like a library. There are Books available and within each of the books are chapters and pages. The chapters titles provide a general overview of what type of information will be found on the pages within. For Example: ![](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2019-09-Sep/scaled-840-0/image-1567704262515.png)

Please note that chapters are orange and individual pages are blue.

However, the one down fall of this library analogy is that SOPHIE was not necessarily intended to be read like a book (from cover to cover and page to page). And that is where the word "Encyclopedia" is important. SOPHIE has a variety of information and so we encourage families to use SOPHIE like an Encyclopedia, to pop in and find the specific information they are looking for and to pop back out. To help locate a specific topic, use the search function located on the top right-hand side. Our hope is that SOPHIE can answer and provide some information to general questions that you may have. #### Tips and Tricks to Search in SOPHIE: - Use 1-2 key words - Use "quotation marks" to narrow the search - Example: "Course Preview" # StudyForge Subscriptions [StudyForge](https://studyforge.net/ "StudyForge Website") is an amazing digital curriculum used by thousands of students across Canada and the US. As an HCOS student, you have access to StudyForge math and science courses that meet British Columbia's learning outcomes. In these courses, there are thousands of helpful and meticulously crafted videos along with practice questions. It can be used as a primary curriculum for individualized courses or as a supplement to other math and science programs. ## Available Courses
**Math****Science****English**
Math 5 Math 6 Math 7 Math 8 Math 9Science 5 Science 6 Science 7 Science 8 Science 9English 5 English 6 English 7 English 8 English 9
## Cost **$30 per year per subject.** HCOS will automatically deduct this from a student's additional resources in Encom once they have accessed StudyForge. ## Getting Started ### Step 1 - Create an Account Go ahead and [create an account here](https://tool.studyforge.net/login "StudyForge Account Login"). ### Step 2 - Join Your Teacher's Group Once you have created an account you will have access to sample material in StudyForge. In order to access the full courses, you will need to receive a **join code** from your teacher. [Here are the instructions on how to join your teacher's group](https://help.studyforge.net/knowledge/how-do-i-join-my-teachers-group "How do I join my teacher's group?") once you have received a join code. ## Helpful Articles Here are some helpful Knowledge Base articles to help you use StudyForge: [How do I do a lesson?](https://help.studyforge.net/knowledge/how-do-i-do-a-lesson "How do I do a lesson?") [What can I do in a practice question?](https://help.studyforge.net/knowledge/what-can-i-do-in-a-practice-question "What can I do in a practice question?")
# Vaccination Reporting Regulation BC's new Vaccination Status Reporting Regulation has been updated and HCOS will continue to provide student lists to the Ministry of Health as requested. HCOS will not be requesting or tracking the vaccination status of students.

To view the latest information of what is required of Heritage Christian Online School by the BC Government, please see [here](http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/bulletin/20190828/vaccination-status-reporting-regulation---info-sheet.pdf).

If you have any further concerns regarding this please [contact Ted Gerk](mailto:tgerk@onlineschool.ca), our Privacy Officer. # Week of Welcome 2023 Click the link for your region or scroll down. - [Interior](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/information-for-families/page/week-of-welcome-2023#bkmrk-interior "Interior") - [Lower Mainland](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/information-for-families/page/week-of-welcome-2023#bkmrk-lower-mainland "Lower Mainland") - [North](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/information-for-families/page/week-of-welcome-2023#bkmrk-north "North") - [Island](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/information-for-families/page/week-of-welcome-2023#bkmrk-island "Island") #### #### **Interior** ##### Shuswap / Salmon Arm - Date: Friday September 8th - Time: 12:30-2:30 pm - Address: Blackburn Park, 480 5 Ave SW, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 1V4 - Parking: Lots of parking right at the park - Event: Spray park, picnic tables, large field - Bring: A picnic lunch. Swimwear/towels is optional. ##### Sparwood - Date: Monday, September 11th - Time: 11am-2pm - Address: Sparwood Splash Park, Red Cedar Crescent, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 - Event: We'll have a time of organized games, park fun and a picnic. Sport equipment such as soccer and basketballs will be provided. - Bring: Families are responsible to bring their own food, beverages and picnic chairs. - Please Register here: [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfD8QCYlQGjc-LT3r6eOWxWYgfki-\_Qon06xVOfowFDKXftqA/viewform](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfD8QCYlQGjc-LT3r6eOWxWYgfki-_Qon06xVOfowFDKXftqA/viewform) ##### Cranbrook - Date: Thursday, September 14th - Time: 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm - Address: Idlewild park, 34th Ave & 9th Street S, Cranbrook - Parking: Park in the main parking lot or near the play structure - Event: Some organized games starting at 1:30pm and free time to hangout and connect with other families from 3:00pm - 4:00pm - Bring: Appropriate dress for the weather, a snack, a folding chair if you want a comfortable place to sit, and a filled water bottle to drink. - Please Register here: [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeu7FTnsO2nfLm6vvhXJMR3wr7b480Pk5CL\_zhIj4lDc9FqnQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&pli=1](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeu7FTnsO2nfLm6vvhXJMR3wr7b480Pk5CL_zhIj4lDc9FqnQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&pli=1) ##### South Okanagan - Date: Friday, September 8th - Time: 4-6 p.m. - Address: Sun-Oka Beach Provincial Park, Okanagan Hwy, Summerland, BC V0H 1Z4 - Parking: - Event: We’ll have watermelon, ice cream, sandcastles, and fun! - Bring: ##### Kelowna - Date: Sept 15 2023 - Time: 10 am-12:30 pm - Address: Green Bay Bible Camp, 1449 Green Bay Rd, West Kelowna, BC V4T 2B9 - Parking: - Event: Photobooth, face painting, basketball, lawn games, a nature hunt and bingo for parents! - Bring: Lawn chairs or picnic blankets and family water, snacks, hats and sunscreen. (Please note: only the grass space will be in use and there will be no beach or water access) ##### Kamloops - Date: Friday, September 22nd - Time: 10 am - 12 pm - Address: Riverside Park, 100 Lorne St, Kamloops, BC V2C 1V9 - Parking: - Event: Face painting, photo booth, lawn games, social games, crafts and treats - Bring: ##### Vernon - Date: Thursday, September 7 - Time: 12:30 to 3pm - Address: Paddlewheel Park, 7815 Okanagan Landing Rd, Vernon, BC V1H 1K8 - Parking: - Event: Join your HCOS Community as we celebrate the start of a new year with a card-board boat building challenge! (Students will work in teams of 4 to 8 to design and build a sturdy, floatable boat with two paddles out of only cardboard and duct tape. (No motors or floatation devices allowed!) All assembly must be done on location, and groups will include students of different ages. Boats must be finished by race-time at 2 p.m. The floatability of each boat will be tested in the water – so be prepared to get wet! The first three teams to make it back to the shore with the two paddlers still in their boats will win a prize! Families are also welcome to build sand-castles on the beach!) - Bring: Snacks and life-jackets (if needed) and if interested, sand-castle building supplies - Please Register here: [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBN3A5-Pl8VvZPqNOpz8Urm10k0iLfE4ehR4QMuLQBd7xVHg/viewform](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBN3A5-Pl8VvZPqNOpz8Urm10k0iLfE4ehR4QMuLQBd7xVHg/viewform) #### Lower Mainland ##### Burnaby Deer Lake - Date: Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023 - Time: 10 am to noon (stay as long as you'd like though!) - Address: 5435 Sperling Ave, Burnaby - Parking: - Event: Back-to-school Picnic. - Bring: Snacks, frisbees, spike ball, kayak for on the lake or other games! ##### Cultus Lake - Date: Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 - Time: 10 am to noon (stay as long as you'd like though!) - Address: Entrance Bay Campground, Day Use Area - Parking: - Event: Back-to-school Picnic. Swimming with parent supervision if the weather is nice. - Bring: Snacks, frisbees, spike ball, paddleboards, kayak, spike ball or other games! [![image.png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2023-08/scaled-1680-/MKXimage.png)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2023-08/MKXimage.png) ##### Langley Walnut Grove Community Park - Date: Friday, Sept. 8 - Time: 10 am to noon (stay as long as you'd like though!) - Address: 8919 Walnut Grove Drive, Langley ​ - Parking: - Event: Back-to-school Picnic. - Bring: Snacks, frisbees, soccer ball, spike ball, or other games! [![image.png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2023-08/scaled-1680-/xPeimage.png)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2023-08/xPeimage.png) ##### Sunshine Coast, Porpoise Bay - Date: Friday, September 15 - Time: 5:30pm - Address: https://bcparks.ca/porpoise-bay-park/ [Here](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1R5DT3MPZi199LAKy70B3kZRyqs1qOkZ72p3rBzBhv34/edit?usp=sharing) is a spreadsheet for listing the food you plan to bring #### #### North #### Northwest - Date: Friday, September 22nd - Time: 12:30 - 3:30 pm - Address: Aspen St Park in Thornhill (3633 Aspen Ave, Thornhill, BC, V8G 5C9) - Parking: - Event: Play, Pizza and Meet + Greet - Bring: ##### Burns Lake - Date: Monday, September 25th - Time: 11 am - 1 pm - Address: Burns Lake Spirit Square, 111 Flogum St, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 - Parking: - Event: Scavenger Hunt - Picnic - Bring: #### Prince George - Date: Thursday, September 14 - Time: 10 am - 12 pm - Address: Lheidli T'enneh Park, 17th Ave, Prince George, BC V2L 3X9 - Parking: - Event: Join us near the playground for snacks, games and connection - Bring: A blanket or chair #### Fort St. John and Area - Date: Friday, September 15th - Time: 11 am - 2 pm - Address: 13261 Sunnyside Dr, Charlie Lake, BC V0C 1H0 (Green house across the road from the gun range entrance) - Parking: - Event: Hot Dog Roast, Free Books and access to the Lending Library - Bring: Your own snacks and drinks (No washroom on site) #### Island ##### Mid Island: Port Alberni, Oceanside, Nanaimo - Date: Thursday, September 21st - Time: 1 - 3 pm - Address: Parksville Community Park, 193 Beachside Dr, Parksville, BC V9P 0B1 - Parking: - Event: Sandcastle Contest - Bring: - RSVP: cstewart@onlineschool.ca ##### North Island: Comox Valley, Campbell River and North - Date: Friday, September 8th - Time: 10:00-12:00 - Address: 1720 Miracle Beach Dr, Black Creek, Miracle Beach Provincial Park - Parking: - Event: Sports Day - Bring: Water, snacks, shoes for sports relays and activities, and beach toys ##### Victoria - Date: Tuesday, September 19th - Time: 10 am - 12:30 pm - Address: Beckwith Park, 857 Beckwith Ave, Victoria, BC V8X 3S3 - Parking: - Event: Park play, soccer, and board games - Bring: - RSVP: tensing@onlineschool.ca ##### Powell River - Date: - Time: - Address: - Parking: - Event: - Bring: ##### Chemainus - Date: - Time: - Address: - Parking: - Event: - Bring: