HCOS Grad Program

Heritage Christian Online School 

Grades 10 through 12 

Grad Program News! 

Your RSVP will give you access to the zoom links for the workshops, instructions for the ScanHunt activities, and to the Careers assignment closer to the beginning of the event. Please stay tuned for an email with all of the pertinent information.

Join us for Orientation Week!

March 4th through 8th

Please join us! 

The current schedule of events is posted here

We are looking forward to our 4th annual Orientation week, scheduled for March 4th - 8th, 2024.This week is for students currently in grades 8 through 12 and is geared to answering questions you might have about the grad program, what types of courses and requirements you should be aware of, how to plan, meeting the Grad program team - and some fun! 

New This Year! 

Come hear from your HCOS Student Council! Learn about how you can be involved, the different events and ideas they are proposing, and have some fun together! 

This year, we have two exciting components we are continuing with: 


Last year we had a ton of fun, and were able to answer many different questions students and families had about planning and transitioning to the Grad program. 


Check out what people had to say about Orientation Week 2023! ⬇️

"Great way to look forward to the Grad Program. My Grade 9 students are now looking forward to Grade 10. Just seeing and hearing from the teachers and advisors was a real boost for them. They definitely feel more connected to HCOS!"

- HCOS Grade 9 Parent

"The student panel was amazing! It was so helpful to hear from students actually in the program and what challenges they faced/what worked for them. I would definitely recommend this session in the future."

- HCOS Grade 10 Student

Our Grad Advisor Team

Lower Mainland 

Mrs. Laura Nelson
Book an appointment here! 


Island and Northern Regions 

Mr. Ryan Titley
Book an appointment here!


Interior

Mr. Anthony Kuchma
Book an appointment here!

Inclusive Education

Mrs. Allison Miles
Book an appointment here!


Inclusive Education

Mr. Brad Lemon
Book an appointment here! 


Flex Academy 

Mrs. Melannie Armanini

Questions?

Our team is ready to help! Grad Advisors are eager and willing to meet with you now to talk about next year. Additionally, meetings after February 16th, (that are focused on planning for the 24/25 school year) will be given QR codes towards the ScanHunt activity.

HCOS Scholarships

We are excited to be offering HCOS Scholarships to our graduating students this year! We have 10 awards available to distribute. 

Applications are now open and will be accepted until May 1st @ 6:00pm.Please note that the complete application and reference form are due by that time. 


Below you will find resources to help you with your application. 

HCOS Scholarship and Bursary Policy

Application Form

Reference Form


We look forward to celebrating together! 

Questions? 

Please contact Kaylee Moerman.

BCIT Entrance Awards! 

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 is pleased to announce that the following Entrance Awards are available to students who are planning to attend our institute starting May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.

 

 

 

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


Trinity Western University (TWU)

Preview Days 


Curious about what TWU offers? Join a preview day:


We are thrilled to have you joining us for Preview Day!

This will be an amazing opportunity to experience a day in the life of a TWU student, learn all about what the school has to offer, and meet staff, faculty, and current students. You won't want to miss it!

This event starts at 8:30 AM and will finish around 7:00 PM.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to visit@twu.ca and we will get back to you shortly.

23/24 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.

Do you want to be a part of a team that creates school spirit, is a voice for the students and help with committee work? Then the HCOS Student Council would love to have you join them as a general member! 


The student council will act as the voice of the student body. The council will advocate student ideas, interests and concerns with the school wide community while reflecting the HCOS learner profile of a reflective and adaptable thinker who is inquisitive, discerning and full of wonder at God’s world. And an advocate who is responsive to the needs of others, servicing in order to have an impact on a world in need of redemption.

How to initiate support


Student Support 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.

*some topics may be sensitive to some students*