# 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
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 |
**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 |
**Name** | **Title** | **Email** | **Contact For Information Regarding** | ||
Sarah Roberts | Registrar | - Enrollment - Admissions | |||
Ted Gerk | Director of Operations | - Computer leases | |||
Carole Chobot | Receptionist | - General inquiries | |||
Aubri Reid | Accounts & Purchasing Manager | - Student resource accounts - Tuition - Bursaries | |||
Albana Nicka | Purchasing Lead | ||||
Cynthia Duncalfe | Curriculum Consultant | - Curriculum questions | |||
Chantelle Olsson-Chang | Donor Relations Facilitator | - Interest in being part of our bursary support program - Interest in being part of the Forward Together Campaign | |||
Claire Pollok | Homeschool Registered Liaison | - Registered home learners | |||
Learning Groups Support Team | Learning 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 |
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. |
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: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**: |
[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:** |
[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**: |
[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:** |
[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 |
[Classroom Complete Press](http://www.classroomcomplete.com/) | General | Teacher initiates order by Email: |
[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:** |
[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:** **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 |
[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 |
[Great Commission Languages - Spanish](http://www.theeasyspanish.com/) | Second Language | **Email:** Peter Sherwood at |
[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:** |
[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:** |
[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) | General | We 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 |
[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:** |
[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:** |
[Loadza Toyz](http://loadzatoyz.com/) | General | **In store:** Give PO# at time of purchase. |
[Malachi Man](http://www.malachiman.com/) | General | **Email:** Richard Snyder |
[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:** **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) |
[Nicole the Math Lady](https://nicolethemathlady.com/) | Math | **Email:** |
[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:** |
[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:** |
[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:** |
[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:** |
[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 |
[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/) | Bible | Use the [Curriculum Order](https://hcos.ca/curriculum-order/) form to place your order. |
[Volume One Bookstore](https://www.bookmanager.com/1676881/) | General | Use 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.* |
*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!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 9 | Science 5 Science 6 Science 7 Science 8 Science 9 | English 5 English 6 English 7 English 8 English 9 |
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: