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New Curriculum Purchasing Procedure
New guidelines have changed how HCOS can process the purchasing of resources from companies that do not accept HCOS PO#s. Before filling out the order form, to check if a vendor accepts HCOS PO#s please go here. Instructions When you sign into Encom, you w...
Curriculum Picks
Home education can be overwhelming when trying to figure out what curriculum to use. To help with this, here are a few suggestions: Familiarize yourself with the resources available to you through our Learning Commons. Review our Curriculum Picks options ...
Kindergarten Curriculum Picks
Picks can be purchased from Anchor Academic (using your PO#) or from one of our comprehensive vendors. Other options, such as borrowing from the Learning Commons Search Portal or Sora virtual library or purchasing from our Used Bookstore, may also be available...
Grad FAQs
For more detailed information on the Grad program at HCOS, requirements for graduation, course selection and planning, please see our series of Orientation Week videos here. Do you have face-to-face opportunities for kids? Yes, we offer face-to-face opport...
Frequently Asked Questions
This is a landing page that has been designed to direct you to specific FAQs in the varying departments here at HCOS. General Tuition and Bursary K-9 Program Grad Program Learning Services Learning Commons Learning Groups
General FAQs
How do I obtain resources for the start of the school year? Families should contact their support teacher or Grad Program course teacher to discuss resources. Once resources have been agreed upon, you can make a curriculum purchase using your HCOS Purchase Or...
K-9 FAQs
We have enrolled, talked with the Registrar and Regional Administrator, what are the next steps? Please view our New Families: Eight Steps for getting started in K-9 for more information. Who is my Regional Administrator? You can see who your Regional Admi...
Emergency Response Protocol
Add this contact information to your cell phone for quick reference in an emergency. Academic Head of School: Sara Kraushar (778-554-5515) Business Head of School: Craig Kwiatkowski (250-859-2202) LG Director: Christine Loewen (250-571-2594) LG Assistant D...
Violent Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA)
This page provides information to help assess whether a threat is Imminent or Not Imminent and the protocol to follow. A threat is an expression of intent to do harm or act out violently against self, someone else or something. Threats may be verbal, written,...
Lockdown Types
This page provides information on various types of lockdowns and the applicable procedure to adhere to accordingly. Full Lockdown (Code Red) – This scenario involves a serious threat that requires immediate action. Internal Threat – This threat exists when t...
Other Situations that may be Encountered
This page provides information on other situations that may be encountered, such as general de-escalation and first-aid protocols. Class Cancelled or Parent Communication Needed The Coordinator connects with LG RA. Together they decide on mode of com...
Emergency in General Community Locations
Emergency encountered while in the Community or on the road i.e. during a Learning Camp or other Learning Group Activity LG proposal and approvals as per LG Event Planning Steps Include inherent risks and complete waiver forms as appropriate As indicated i...
Truth and Reconciliation Day
On September 30th we will observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which has been implemented in response to the recommendations from the 2015 Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action. As a Christian community we are united in our desi...
Learning Commons Resources
Truth and Reconciliation Residential Schools. Due to the sensitive nature of residential schools, we recommend that parents guide their student's conversations while reading the stories. Learning Commons | Selected Books These books have been selected as a...
Website Resources
Truth and Reconciliation Week Truth and Reconciliation Week 2023 is a national program open to all schools across Canada. This year, our theme is “Remembering the Children”. Join us as we memorialize the children lost to the residential school system and ho...
How the Church is Responding
Here are some sample church teachings where pastors have partnered with Indigenous communities to help build bridges towards reconciliation. Living Waters Church Series: We Are Kwantlen Happiness: 7 Traditional Laws Humbleness: 7 Traditional Laws North Ame...
Workshop Recordings for Families
Finishing WellFunding: Deadline, New PO's, and Planning for the Fall. Understanding Report Cards Developing a Good Writing Program Planning for a Good Year Teacher Visits and SLPs: Details and Benefits
HCOS Student Awards
HCOS students have the opportunity to be recognized each year, based upon three distinct awards. These awards derive from our Learner Profile and connect to our Head, Heart and Hands model. This page provides information about and outlines the requirements fo...
How to Donate
Thank you for taking interest in my fundraising efforts to Read for Change. We are excited to be able to raise funds to help support opportunities for learning around the world and here in BC. Our fundraising efforts will go towards: A medical clinic, educat...
Citing Digital Images
As students build research skills, they learn how to reference work done by other people. In an increasingly digital world, it is important to learn how to give proper attribution for both written and visual artifacts, including digital images. Though it is re...