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Initial Interview with Families:

The topics that will be discussed during the initial interview with families. HCOS will discuss the variety of support services, the responsibilities for families and also miscellaneous information.information during the initial interview.

Support Services:

Trained Support Teacher will:

  • The Support teacher isBe your child’s teacher and is responsible for your child’s educational program. S/he will also support families through prayer, encouragement, and professional Christ-centered guidance.guidance
  • CurriculumProvide curriculum instructions and guidance
  • RegularHave regular contact (emails, phone calls, home visits when possible and desired)
  • Collaborate on an SLPStudent Learning Plan (SLP) to be completed by the end of September
  • AssessmentProvide assessment through weekly contact and portfolio submissions

Curriculum Budget

  • PO#PO numbers will be given which may be used through a variety of vendersvendors. (Please see webhere pagefor listinga venders)list of participating vendors
  • Once curriculum for core subjects subjects (Science, Socials, L.A.,Language Arts, Math & 2nd Language when applicable) is established, curriculum budget may be used for lessons
  • PO#PO numbers can be found in Encom
  • A maximum of $600 of  the curriculum funds may be used for third party lessons such as: swimming lessons, music lessons, dance lessons, etc. or for resources that the family is keeping

HCOSLearning LibraryCommons

  • Learning resources and kits
  • Online Library

Monthly Newsletter

Online Subscriptions

  • Free or substantially-reduced cost.cost
  • A few examples:
    • World Book
    • Discovery Channel Streaming Videos
    • BrainPOP
    • Adaptive Curriculum
    • RightNow media

Access to Curriculum Consultant and Curriculum Packages, Learning Camps, Co-ops, Learning Connections

 

Parent Responsibilities:

Documentation to be sent to HCOS office

  • Copy of birth certificate
  • Care Card Number
  • Curriculum Agreement
  • (Additional documents as required.  ie: Out-of-province, SE)

Weekly contact with support teacher

  • Emails, phone calls, Skype calls, texts, or other agreed upon methods.methods
  • face to Face-to-face visits when possible or desired

  • Ideally occurs once a week unless other arrangements are made

Student Learning Plan (SLP)

  • Collaborating with teacher to write a fluid SLP that may be changed and updated throughout the year

FSA Testing

  • Students registering in grades 4 and 7 are required to write the FSA tests unless they meet the requirement from the Ministry for exceptions

Misc:Miscellaneous:

  • Faith or Church Affiliation
  • Style of supportSupport teacherTeacher you prefer
  • Online Coursescourses
  • You will be contacted by your supportSupport teacherTeacher in August or early September
  • Kindergarten - student must be 5 by Dec. 31 of the school year
  • Grade 1 - student must be 6 by Dec. 31st31 of the Schoolschool year. 
  • Kindergarten - must be 5 by Dec. 31st of the School year.year 
  • Acceptance letter holds username and password for Encom
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