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The What and How of Research

Learning Commons for Families Research

What is Research?  Research is the process of asking questions, finding reliable information, an...

Updated 3 weeks ago by Pippa Davies

Avoiding Plagiarism and Citing Sources

Learning Commons for Families Research

What is Plagiarism? Plagiarism is when someone presents another person’s work, ideas, or words a...

Updated 3 weeks ago by Pippa Davies

Finding Credible Information Online

Learning Commons for Families Research

How to Evaluate Websites Other Resources Evaluate credibility using the RumorGuard 5 Factor...

Updated 3 weeks ago by Erin Duncan

Digital Citizenship and Online Safety

Learning Commons for Families Research

What is Digital Citizenship? Digital citizenship is the ability to navigate digital environments...

Updated 3 weeks ago by Margaret Basaraba

Plagiarism Information for Parents

Information for Families General Information

What is plagiarism? As a school, one of our core values is integrity. We expect that all HCOS st...

Updated 3 weeks ago by Karen Roeck

Citing Digital Images

Learning Commons for Families Research

As students build research skills, they learn how to reference work done by other people. In an i...

Updated 3 weeks ago by Karen Roeck

Research Using HCOS Subscriptions

Learning Commons for Families Research

Which Subscriptions Can I Use for Research? All Grades WorldBook Explora GALE Cengage...

Updated 3 weeks ago by Pippa Davies

Truth and Reconciliation Day

Information for Families Truth & Reconciliation Week

On September 30th we will observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which has been i...

Updated 4 weeks ago by Karen Roeck

How to Search

Learning Commons for Families Search Portal

Learn how to search for course materials, extended loan textbooks, maker education, physical unit...

Updated 4 weeks ago by Cynthia Duncalfe

Out of Province Students Policy

HCOS Policies

Who are Out-of-Province Students? Out-of-Province students are students who live outside of BC a...

Updated 1 month ago by Jeremy Tjosvold

First Aid Policy

HCOS Policies

This page provides information on the First Aid Policy for HCOS. NAME DEPT LEVEL ...

Updated 1 month ago by Caitlin Village

HCOS Code of Conduct

HCOS Policies

Purpose & Rationale The HCOS Code of Conduct outlines our expectations of members of the HCOS Co...

Updated 1 month ago by Caitlin Village

Synchronous Course End Date Policy

HCOS Policies

Synchronous courses offer the same program of study as an online course, with the added benefit o...

Updated 1 month ago by Chelsea Bitgood

Scholarship and Bursary Policy

HCOS Policies

Purpose of Scholarship Program Heritage Christian Online School has identified funds in the annu...

Updated 1 month ago by Chelsea Bitgood

Emergency in General Community Locations

HCOS Policies Emergency Response Policies

Emergency encountered while in the Community or on the road i.e. during a Learning Camp or other ...

Updated 1 month ago by Jeremy Tjosvold

Violent Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA)

HCOS Policies Emergency Response Policies

This page provides information to help assess whether a threat is Imminent or Not Imminent and th...

Updated 1 month ago by Caitlin Village

Emergency Response Protocol

HCOS Policies Emergency Response Policies

Add this contact information to your cell phone for quick reference in an emergency. Head of Sch...

Updated 1 month ago by Caitlin Village

Online Course Forum Policy

HCOS Policies

Heritage Christian Online School (HCOS) uses online course forums as a tool to promote healthy di...

Updated 1 month ago by Chelsea Bitgood

International Student Graduation Credit Policy

HCOS Policies

The policy applies to international students studying in British Columbia who wish to earn a Brit...

Updated 1 month ago by Nita Rahn

Online Session Recording Policy

HCOS Policies

HCOS considers the privacy and protection of student information of utmost importance.  We also h...

Updated 1 month ago by Jeremy Tjosvold