Heritage Christian Online School 

Grades 10 through 12 

Grad Program News! 

Meet your Grad Team! 

We look forward to working with you this year!





In order from Left to Right: 

Taryn McPherson, Trish Vandop, Allison Miles, Kaylee Moerman, Chelsea Bitgood, Ryan Titley, Tara Klukas, Laura Nelson, Brad Lemon, Anthony Kuchma, and Nola Morgan.

Virtual Christian College Fair

HCOS is pleased to host a Virtual Christian College Fair featuring Christian Colleges and Universities from across Canada. Each school will be giving a 20 minute presentation to share about their school, programs, and student life, as well as answer questions. This is an excellent opportunity for students in our Grad program to consider their options for post-secondary education.


Please join us for this FREE EVENT on November 12th, 13th, & 14th 2024 from 7:00pm-9:00pm. 


The following schools are participating:





REGISTER NOW  

Application Deadline: November 7th, 2024. 

HCOS Grad Program Information Night

Please join us, November 21st at 7:00 pm using this Zoom Link 

The evening is geared towards students in grades 10-12 and will cover some important school information:

We look forward to seeing you there!

Interested in joining a group where you talk about cool literature? It's available any grad students and the information about it is here: 

“Join our Grades 10-12 Book Club for an exciting year of reading and discussion! Led by Mrs. Mc, this engaging group will dive into powerful novels like The Book Thief and To Kill a Mockingbird, with activities including literature circles, blogging, and vlogging to deepen understanding. Starting September 23rd, students will connect, share insights, and explore literature in a fun, interactive way—don’t miss out!“. Click here to sign up."

The 24/25 School Year Has Started! 

The Student Success Centre (SSC) team has been busy preparing for the 24/25 school year - we are SO excited to be a part of your academic journey this year!

Wondering what the SSC is and how we can help YOU cross the finish line?

Visit our user-friendly webpage to learn more about our team and the supports we provide, with access to our one-to-one booking calendars. We have a couple of new team members - Lucinda Beshay and Andrea Heidema - who we know you’ll love! You’ll also have access to helpful resources, a listing of upcoming events (Fall workshops are back!), and tips and updates shared on our SPOTLIGHT blog. Don’t wait: check it out! 

Needing a little more info before diving in?

Last year, the SSC supported over 225 students (Grades 5-12) and ran over 2000 sessions! That says a lot! We might not be able to write your English essay, take your Physics Exam, or sit beside you for hours each day to keep you motivated and on task, but something tells me there is at least one thing on this list that we could help you with!  


One last piece of advice ….

Don’t wait until you’ve shed lots of sweat and tears before reaching out for help! Instead, take advantage of all the Student Success Centre has to offer to help you kickstart the new school year and ensure your year is filled with many successes! Good luck, and we hope to see you soon! 


Sincerely, 

The 24/25 SSC Team😀

SEAL Team Outreach Program

Serving others - Exploring Faith - Advancing the Gospel - Leading with Integrity


Are you looking for ways to serve the global community? Are you interested in deepening your relationship with Jesus? Have you wondered how God is at work in different areas of the world? Do you desire to serve God in a missions setting?

The SEAL Team outreach program at Heritage Christian Online School is a travel and outreach program that aims to help students see God at work and grow in their own faith, develop as servant leaders, and have a genuine spiritual impact on the world around them. 

This year, our team will partner with Impact Ministries in Guatemala to support their ongoing work in the region of Tactic in northern Guatemala. Our team will travel to Guatemala in early April of 2025 and be involved in a variety of outreach and service activities while there. Students should budget about $2800 to cover the costs of this year's trip.

Team members will meet online throughout the school year to grow as a team and work through their Christian Studies and Leadership coursework. Student team members will earn 4 Christian Studies course credits and 4 Leadership course credits through their participation in bi-weekly zoom classes on Fridays from 8-9 am as well as the activities they are involved in while in Guatemala. 

SEAL Team Member Application Form: https://forms.kccnet.ca/view.php?id=759984 

For more information contact the SEAL team leaders: 

Trish Vandop: tvandop@onlineschool.ca

Ryan Bedwell: ryan.bedwell@onlineschool.ca 

Joseph Eapen: joseph.eapen@flex.academy 

Get Involved in a Grad Program Community!  

What is BREAKFAST CLUB?

~All students in Grades 10-12

~Every Friday at 10:00am in Mr. B's Zoom room. 

There will be no BC on Friday Nov. 8. 

https://onlineschool.zoom.us/j/4369009801?pwd=MmZGbDI5VmsvMlk5K1pScmJscndWQT09

Are you looking for intellectually stimulating conversation and meaningful online fellowship?

 Consider our biblically robust and culturally relevant INQUIRY INTO Faith, Literature, and Contemporary Life. 

Breakfast will begin on September 27. This year's theme will be: 

"The Relevance of Romans."

We will unpack the remarkable and timely relevance of this important book written to churches in the largest city in the world 2000 years ago, the bustling city of Rome.  Of course, as always, Mr. B will weave in as much Lord of the Rings as he can.  See you soon! Mr. Al Breitkreuz 

al.breitkreuz@onlineschool.ca

P.S. Breakfast Club can also count for school credit. For more information, ask Mr. Breitkreuz about the Leadership 10, 11, and 12 program.

New this year! 

BC BOYZ! Are you looking for a place to grow deeper in your faith, connect with other guys, and discover what it truly means to follow Christ? BC Boyz is here for you! This Bible study is designed specifically for guys in grades 10 to 12 who are ready to tackle real-life challenges and explore how God's Word applies to everyday situations.

 Join us every Tuesday at 2:00 PST for an engaging, down-to-earth Bible study where you can ask tough questions, dive into scripture, and build lasting friendships with other guys who are serious about their walk with God. We'll mix it up with games, open discussions, and honest conversations, all in a supportive and relaxed environment.

 We meet on Zoom here: BC Boyz Zoom room. 

Whether you're new to faith or looking to deepen your relationship with Christ, BC Boyz is a safe space for you to grow and be encouraged.

For more details or if you have any questions, feel free to contact:

Isaac: isaac.humphreys@student.onlineschool.ca
Caleb: caleb.dunn.2006@gmail.com 


What is LIVING UNLIMITED?

~Grades 10-12 Girls

~Every Monday at 9:00am in Living Unlimited Google chat room.

Living Unlimited welcomes all girls in the HCOS Grad Program. Whether you have never encountered Jesus or the Bible before, want to explore more about the God who created Heaven and Earth, or simply desire to connect in our HCOS community with spiritual fellowship and personal relationship, THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU! 

The mission of Living Unlimited is to create and strengthen disciples of Jesus through encouragement, faith, and challenging discussions in a community of sisters in Christ. If you are looking for a place to connect with other girls, learn about faith, and gain fellowship and support then come join us! It is hoped that together, we can support one another in our grad years and feel God's unlimited knowledge, power, and love. 


Come join Lead students Tehya Young and Grace Harsent every Monday at 9:00 a.m. in the Living Unlimited Google chat room.

Young women of HCOS, this is definitely worthy of your consideration. Check it out! 


Living Unlimited Dates

September - 23rd, 30th

October - 7th, 21st, 28th

November - 4th, 18th, 25th

December - 2nd, 9th, 16th

To be continued in the new year...


Questions? Please contact Tehya Young. 

tehyay@gmail.com 

 


What is VELOCITY?

~All students in Grades 5-9

~Every Monday at 10:00am on

 https://us05web.zoom.us/j/82733635196?pwd=l7dsKN0ir2Bztzgh64CP4r51Yb4oXp.1

Are you looking for a community where you can be encouraged and uplifted by fellowship while having fun at the same time? Consider VELOCITY, a division of Breakfast Club! Ranging from grades 5 to Grade 9, this is a safe, joyful, and positive place to learn more about God's word and how it applies to your life as a young student. 

Join Max Schram and Olivia Dunn for games, lessons, and discussions as we grow together. Each gathering will go for approximately 25 minutes.

Any Questions? Please feel free to contact

Max. maschramm57@gmail.com 

For more information, please feel free to contact us.

 

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Student Financial Aid and Awards

(604) 432–8555

sawards@bcit.ca

BCIT Entrance Awards! 

For programs starting on May 1, 2025, please note that the application deadline for the 2025-2026 Entrance Awards is April 15, 2025.

Be sure to check back in January 2025 for more details and to access the application forms.

 

More information about BCIT Entrance Awards and the application forms can be found at bcit.ca/financial-aid. 


24/25 Scholarships, bursaries and more

Provincial Scholarship Program


It's that time of the year to plan for post-graduation goals. The good news is, if you are in grades 9-11, there is plenty of time to get things in order. For starters, are you


Between grades 9-11, you want to build your portfolio of experience. These experiences help you to gain valuable skills and abilities moving you towards greater independence and ultimately the ability to earn scholarships and bursaries.


Take some time to watch some of our older scholarship sessions and stay tuned for new and exciting workshops in the fall and new year!


Grade 12 students, it's not too late! Reach out to your GA if you are looking into scholarships and be sure to watch our older info sessions linked above. Make sure to check out the provincial scholarship program on the government website and the scholarship links on the post-secondary institution pages you plan to attend.

How to initiate support


Student Success Centre (SSC) is a Online-based universal support provided by an EA in Literacy or Numeracy and is offered to students needing assistance in grades 5-12. It is important to note that you do not need a referral for this, you may access the SSC at any point throughout the year. 

Check out the SOPHIE page below: 

https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/information-for-families/page/student-support-centre-821

Experiences Canada Exchange

Become a youth ambassador through the Experiences Canada exchange program both group and virtual!

Contact: Allison Miles amiles@onlineschool.ca for more information or visit the website.


Forums offer youth from across Canada the opportunity to lead and be part of an intensive ‘youth teaching youth’ experience, and provide educational leadership development, and volunteer work experience opportunities to youth participants.

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