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Learning Commons for Families Subscriptions

These Canadian Social Studies Subscription resources (Grades 3-12) and learning tools feature wee...

Updated 3 weeks ago by Margaret Basaraba

Canadian Reader

Learning Commons for Families Subscriptions

The Canadian Reader (Grades 3-5) is a current events resource that combines current Canadian even...

Updated 3 weeks ago by Margaret Basaraba

Axis

Learning Commons for Families Subscriptions

Axis (Grades 5-12) is geared toward building lifelong faith by helping parents and caring adults ...

Updated 3 weeks ago by Margaret Basaraba

4Canoes

Learning Commons for Families Subscriptions

4Canoes magazine (K-Grade 12) has articles vetted by the Indigenous communities about which they ...

Updated 3 weeks ago by Margaret Basaraba

Grammarly for Students

Information for Families Technology & Programs

Grammarly for Education is a tool to support students with real-time feedback on their writing. G...

Updated 4 weeks ago by Karen Roeck

Shipping Policies

Learning Commons for Families Search Portal

Change of Address  If you plan to move or have moved, please update your address in Encom and em...

Updated 4 weeks ago by Cynthia Duncalfe

Booking Items

Learning Commons for Families Search Portal

This video is a visual walkthrough of how to book items in the Search Portal. You can use the tim...

Updated 4 weeks ago by Shandra Wiebe

Getting Started With Read&Write

Information for Families Technology & Programs

Watch this short video to learn how to install the Read&Write extension on your Google Chrome bro...

Updated 1 month ago by Karen Roeck

Using Read&Write

Information for Families Technology & Programs

The Read&Write toolbar has many helpful features to support student learning. This page outlines ...

Updated 1 month ago by Karen Roeck

What is Read&Write?

Information for Families Technology & Programs

Read&Write is a support tool HCOS is providing for students who can use this as universal support...

Updated 1 month ago by Karen Roeck

Using Read&Write with Provincial Assessments

Information for Families Technology & Programs

For students who are wanting to use Read&Write for their Provincial Assessments. Please contact ...

Updated 1 month ago by Steve Bastian

What in the World?

Learning Commons for Families Subscriptions

What in the World? (Grades 5-10) is a current events resource that enhances understanding of curr...

Updated 1 month ago by Margaret Basaraba

Used Bookstore

Learning Commons for Families

The used bookstore contains gently used curricula to serve student learning needs across various ...

Updated 1 month ago by Cynthia Duncalfe

Resource Vendor Directory

Information for Families General Information

After consultation with their support teacher, parents may purchase curriculum from vendors of th...

Updated 1 month ago by Kristin Oenema

Grade 5-9 Synchronous Courses

Information for Families 5-9 Online Program

Description Synchronous courses offer the same program of study as an online course, with the ad...

Updated 1 month ago by Karen Roeck

Academic Integrity Policy

HCOS Policies

Rationale At HCOS, we believe students are reflective and adaptable thinkers who act with honest...

Updated 1 month ago by Karen Roeck

School Calendar for Families 2024/2025

Information for Families Calendars & Schedules

This calendar provides families key dates for various deadlines, breaks and important information...

Updated 1 month ago by Craig Kwiatkowski

Student Supports at HCOS

Information for Families Student Support

Families at HCOS have many opportunities and freedoms when shaping their learning environment to ...

Updated 1 month ago by Calvin Johnston

10 FAQs for Back to School

Information for Families General Information

1. How do you lease a computer/tablet/iPad?  Our computer lease program is available. For more...

Updated 1 month ago by Karen Roeck

General FAQs

Information for Families General Information

How do I obtain resources for the start of the school year? Families should contact their suppor...

Updated 1 month ago by Karen Roeck