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Synchronous Courses 10-12

Information for Families Grad Program

This page provides information around Synchronous courses that are offered from grades 10-12 Description Synchronous courses offer the same program of study as an online course, with the added benefit of weekly meetings with a teacher and working alongside a...

What can I spend my funding on?

Information for Families Curriculum Budget

Resources and Programs provided by HCOS (Internal) HCOS Learning Camps  HCOS Community Connections HCOS Learning Group Co-ops HCOS Computer/iPad lease HCOS K-9 Online Courses HCOS Grad Courses HCOS Travel & Outreach Programs Resources and Programs by 3...

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What types of purchases are considered family expenses?

Information for Families Curriculum Budget

Parent Expense: HCOS is not able to pay for the following items as per Ministry Funding Guidelines and HCOS policy Musical Instruments Ministry considers this a family expense; HCOS can pay for lessons, but not instruments General school supplies  Mini...

Where to start when making a curriculum purchase?

Information for Families Curriculum Budget

There are two ways to make a curriculum purchase with HCOS Option 1. Purchase Order Number: Purchase curriculum directly from an approved vendor using your student Purchase Order number A list of approved vendors, who accept HCOS Purchase Orders (POs) alon...

Where to start when making a lesson or activity purchase?

Information for Families Curriculum Budget

Please Note: HCOS does not begin accepting and/or paying invoices for lessons and activities until October 1st of the school year. HCOS is not able to pay for any item (curriculum) or lesson that has been previously paid for by the family. HCOS does not rei...

Understanding Anxiety Amidst COVID-19 Webinar

Information for Families Webinars, Presentations & Resources

Recorded April 2, 2020 A big thank you to Julie Bohni (Registered Clinical Counsellor) for sharing about how we are wired, and strategies to deal with anxiety in these tumultuous times.   Description of session: To say these are unprecedented times seems lik...

Advanced Placement Courses

Information for Families Grad Program

What are they? The Advanced Placement (AP) program makes college and university level courses available for students to take while they’re still in secondary school. For students who are interested in extending their learning beyond the grade 12 level, while ...

How does funding work for students in Grade 10, 11 & 12?

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  Information on Grad funding can be found here:  Grad Program Funding

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HCOS Policies Accessibility

Global, Canadian and Local Accessibility Context and Legislation United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Canada Ratifies the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Briti...

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Wired for Connection Webinar

Information for Families Webinars, Presentations & Resources

A big thank you to Julie Bohni (Registered Clinical Counsellor) for sharing about how we are wired, and strategies to deal with anxiety in these tumultuous times.  See the handouts below. Part 1 - Recorded May 21st, 2020   Handouts:     Part 2 - Reco...

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Learning Services

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 timestamps to navigate to specific topics. Alternatively, if you prefer, there are written instructions with screenshots below the video. 0:00-1:11 Searching for res...

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HCOS Tuition & Resources

Information for Families Tuition & Resources

This page provides information and details regarding tuition & curriculum resources at HCOS. On this page you will find: Tuition at HCOS: Why It Exists Tuition, Tuition Assistance & Resource Budgets K-9 Community Connections (CC) & CC+  Grad Program Cro...

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Seed Grades 5-9 Program

Information for Families Inclusive Education Program

Seed Information Session Recording 2024 SlideDeck Overview Seed Facilitates a group experience in a creative environment under the guidance and direction of a HCOS Seed teacher. The Seed program brings students together with Google Workspace, including ...

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Tuition & Bursary Family FAQs

Information for Families Tuition & Resources

This page contains frequently asked questions & answers regarding tuition and bursaries. Have a question that is not on this page? Please send it via the Tuition & Bursary Question Form found at the bottom of each section and it will be answered directly and ...

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HCOS Graduation Certificate

Information for Families Grad Program

This page outlines the requirements needed to receive an HCOS Graduation Certificate on top of a student's BC Dogwood Diploma.  Students who complete the BC Graduation requirements receive a BC Dogwood Diploma. HCOS students who complete a minimum of 8 credit...

Setting up Your Examity Profile (Students)

Information for Families Grad Program

This page outlines the process for students to set up their Examity Profile.  You may follow along with this video for instructions and a walk through of setting up your profile.  To set up you account information and register for your Exam, start by clickin...

Scheduling Your Exam in Examity

Information for Families Grad Program

This page outlines the steps to scheduling and accessing your exam through Examity. To view a video on the exam experience, please click here.  Once your Student Profile is completed, you are able to schedule your exams.  Start by clicking the Examity SSO ...

Student School ID

Information for Families General Information

HCOS can provide School ID for any of our students. To request a School ID card please fill out the following form.

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EA Support COVID-19 Safety Protocols

Information for Families Inclusive Education Program

Due to COVID-19 being with us for the foreseeable future, we will be working in a unique environment for the 2020-21 school year. Public health officials are encouraging each of us to do our part to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 where we work, live and play ...

HCOS Face-to-Face Communicable Disease Prevention Protocols

Information for Families General Information

HCOS protocols for face to face programming are formulated in alignment with HCOS Mission Vision and Values and in conjunction with  guidance received from the Ministry of Education K-12 Educational Recovery plan. Below are the general protocols that will be i...

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