General CC/CC+ Information

Parent Handbook

The CC Parent Handbook you receive from your CC Campus Lead has a lot of important information so please save it so that you can refer to it throughout the year.year, together Thewith the information below and in our CC FAQ page also applies to our CCs.. 

Most CCs have a Parent Orientation Meeting before the first class, where the coordinatorcampus lead will review the CC ethos and expectations for the classes,expectations, introduce the teachers and assistants, and field questions. We expect that at least one parent of each family attends. Please carefully note the Scheduledscheduled Datesdates offor Classesclasses in your agenda/calendar and plan to attend, as each class is about a week’s worth of learning in a campus school.

Instructors will be in touch with you about the following:

• What to bring with them to class (for the first day and anyparticulars at other time something special is needed)times)
• Homework or practice for the next class (to be sent within a day or two of the class and when applicable)
• How you can best contact them about missing a class,class or any questions or concerns you may have
• End of term comments (CC) or report cards (CC+)

Email is the primary method of communication with your CoordinatorCampus Lead and the Instructors on-site.instructors. If your child is sick, please keep them home. If your child has symptoms caused by allergies, please inform the teacherallergies or campus lead.Ifif your child misses a class, please let their instructor AND the coordinatorcampus lead know ASAP and then be in touch with the instructor about what they missed. It

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Christian matterWorldview and Content

HCOS is a Christian IPOL school and therefore, the majority of teachers and students involved in the Learning Groups will be Christians. There is still, however, diversity in faith and practice.  Christian and Biblical content will be included in the lessons when it is fitting and natural. In all of our teaching, learning, and communication, our goal is to love and serve God and each other. In doing this, we will develop an atmosphere of respect and generosity, a most important way of incorporating our Christian faith. 

Please note that at CC, our split-grade classes alternate topics annually, taking from the even or odd grade level's content focus each year. 

For CC+: While interacting with these topics, even if not at their current grade level, students continue to develop their competencies and skills at their grade level, as listed in Encom; they will be assessed accordingly and receive course credit.  CC’s multi-year rotation ensures students cover all required content over time, so staying with CC provides the most seamless path to completing these requirements. If a student leaves CC at the end of the year, this may mean that they will do the next year as an individualized course and not be permitted to do the next course online or through other synchronous options like Crew or SEED, to avoid duplication of content. If you have any concerns about your child’s learning and understanding in the class, please be in touch with the instructor quickly and regularly.

Homework

Depending on the grade and subject matter, instructors will email some homework and practice options to reinforce their learning as we build on concepts and contribute to group assignments. At CC, homework is encouraged as your child will gain so much more from their learning if it is completed.

At CC+, homework expectations increase through the grades, and completion is required to finish the course. See time expectations laid out in the parent handbook. For PE and Health, students are expected to be active throughout the week for at least 2.5 hours, which should be communicated to the instructorinstructor.

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Special Circumstances or Needs – Behavioural, Learning, Medical

On your application, you noted any health or learning needs that your child has. Following the emails received, please fill out the  appropriate forms in order to help us care for your child well.  If there is aanything studentelse missing,we evenshould inknow largerabout classes!your child with regard to group learning and teaching situations, or if you learn of additional information during the school year, please email the campus lead so the instructors can be best prepared to help your child. 

Cancellation

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Maintaining Campus Health Safety

Our campus will be following protocols listed by the Ministry of Education. Precautionary measures may include:

• daily cleaning of high-touch surfaces
• regular hand washing routines (using hand sanitizer when sinks are unavailable)
• asking students and all those on-site who are sick to stay home
• monitoring the health of those present
• appropriate use of space and distancing

Reducing the Risk

Please remind your children to:

• Wash their hands frequently and thoroughly using soap and hot water and keep their hands to themselves
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• Clean and disinfect frequently touched workspace surfaces.
• Maintain good general health (eat a balanced diet, get enough sleep, exercise in moderation).
• Illness: If your child is exhibiting any level of sickness or symptoms (other than from allergies), please keep him/her at home, to provide care to your child and others in our community. 

Behaviour Expectations

While we don’t anticipate regular problems,problems as we aim for relationships of mutual respect, it is good to be clear about expectations and proactively develop a learning environment that grows relationships, encourages learning, and honours God. While these are quite obvious and straightforward, please discuss these with your children before class.  

Listening and Focusing:

1. When a teacher or other student is talking, all others should be listening.

2.  When you want to say something, raise your hand.

3. If you are chatting with a partner or group,classmates, if something is funny, if you’ve had a break time, enjoy and participate, but then do your best to refocus promptly. 

Distractions:

1. Games or toys are reserved for break times and not during class.

2. Please leave all electronics off during class (unless needed for your class).

3. ReserveSave eating and drinking for snack and lunch time.

For students who ‘struggle’ to meet the expectations, this will be the standard course of action:

1. For a once-off or infrequent situation, the teacher will talk to the student.

2. For a common recurrence, the student will be sent out of the room to talk with the campus lead, who will inform you so we can chat about it.     

3. If the situation continues or for a major occurrence, then the campus lead will set a time when we will all sit down and discuss the issue in order to make a plan for the way forward.  It may be that the parent is required to join their child in the class until the problem is changed or resolved.

The aim is that your children and their instructors will develop relationships of mutual respect.

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Typical CircumstancesSupplies orList Needsfor – Behavioural, Learning, Medical

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On your application, you noted any health or learning needs that your child has. FollowingCheck the emails received, please fill out the  appropriate forms in order to help us careparticulars for your childCC. well.Typically students would bring each week their water bottle, nut-free lunch, any required medication, and a labelled pencil case/box with the following labelled items:
sharpened pencils,eraser(s), pencil crayons,  coloured markers, including black, glue stick, scissors, ruler

Additionally, students in grades 4 and up should also bring: blue pens and binder with 8 ½ x 11” lined paper and some blank paper & 4 dividers

 If PE is offered: appropriate clothing and footwear (non-scuff shoes), deodorant

Grades 7 and up: Tablet or laptop if possible; required for grades 10 and over

Cell phones should be turned off during class time, or not sent at all.

Cancellation of Classes: 

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Christian Worldview and Content

HCOS is a Christian IPOL school and therefore, the majority of teachers and students involved in the Learning Groups will be Christians. There is still, however, diversity in faith and practice.  Christian and Biblical content will be included in the lessons when it is fitting and natural. In all of our teaching, learning, and communication, our goal is to love and serve God and each other. In doing this, we will develop an atmosphere of respect and generosity. This will be the most important way that we incorporate our Christian faith into our classes. 

Homework

If you have any concerns about your child’s learning and understanding in the class, please be in touch with the instructor quickly and regularly.

Depending on your child’s age and the subject matter, most weeks the instructors will email some homework and practice options. These are aimed to reinforce what is being learned in class as well as to prepare your child for the next class or any upcoming assignments. At CC, homework is encouraged as your child will gain so much more from their learning if it is completed.

At CC+, homework expectations increase through the grades, and completion is required to finish the course. For K/1, most suggested extension activities for home are optional. For gr 2/3weather, there will be someno homeworkmake-up assignments or projects throughout the term. For grades 4/5, about a half hour of homework is expected each week as assignments or projects, which are supported in class with explanation. In grades 6/7, about 30-45 minutes in each subject area is expected in homework, in grades 8/9, about 45-60 minutes in each subject area is expected, and for grad level students more than 2 hours per subject area should be expected, varying depending on the size of the project, essay, research involved etc.

For PE and Health, students are expected to be active throughout the week for at least 2.5 hours, which can be communicated  through the activity log at the end of the parent handbook or by email or other means.

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Fire, Earthquake and Lockdown Drills

We will have a fire drill a few times through the year, as well as earthquake drills and one lockdown drill. Some children may be averse to loud noises, so please prepare them for these drills.

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Maintaining Campus Health Safety

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If PE is offered: appropriate clothing and footwear (non-scuff shoes) for PE classes.

Grades 7 and up: Tablet or laptop if possible; required for grades 10 and over

Cell phones should be turned off during class time, or not sent at all.