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The guiding principles of inclusive practice inform HCOS programs, policies, practices, and services to reduce and minimize barriers to accessibility for people with disabilities. With 44% of our student population having some form of learning differences or c...

Our Commitment to Accessibility Accessibility refers to the degree of ease with which people with disabilities can use and enjoy something, such as a device, service, or place. At HCOS, 44% of our student population have significant physical, developmental, l...

The Accessible BC Act includes a list of principles to consider as organizations develop an accessibility plan. The Definitions are adapted from the foundational document BC Framework for Accessibility Legislation.     Adaptability: Accessibility plans should...

Purpose of the Accessibility Committee Under the Accessible BC Act, organizations must establish an Accessibility Committee to assist with identifying and preventing barriers to individuals in or interacting with the organization. The purpose of the accessibi...

Below are potential accessibility barriers found in schools across BC. Learning Barriers Educators do not consistently allow for alternative ways for students to represent their learning. Communication with students and guardians about assignments was provi...

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...

Accessibility: The state of having programs, services and environments that allow all individuals to participate fully in society without encountering barriers.      Accessibility Committee: An official group formed by one or more organizations in collaborati...

Families at HCOS have many opportunities and freedoms when shaping their learning environment to best fit their child's needs. They can build learning around the movement a child needs, the best time of day to learn, the topics that interest and motivate them...

In British Columbia, there are 3 assessments required (Grade 10 Literacy, Grade 10 Numeracy & Grade 12 Literacy). In order to graduate with a Dogwood, this is a provincial requirement, however, when your student decides to write is flexible.  There are genera...

Grammarly for Education is a tool to support students with real-time feedback on their writing. Grammarly can be downloaded or added as a browser extension, plus students can interact with the Grammarly Editor online. Here are some helpful tutorials for gettin...

Overview Heritage Christian Online School (HCOS) is an independent school authority that serves approximately 4500+ K-12 students across the Province of British Columbia. The authority operates a Christian province-wide online school (HCOS), with in-person le...