HCOS Grad Program
Heritage Christian Online School
Grades 10 through 12
Grad Program News!
Get Involved in a Grad Program Community!
Looking for intellectually stimulating conversation and meaningful online fellowship?
Consider our chill/ing INQUIRY INTO FAITH, THOUGHT, and CONTEMPORARY LIFE
See you soon!
Mr. Al Breitkreuz
~ HCOS Teacher
P.S. Breakfast Club can also count for school credit. For more information, ask Mr. Breitkreuz about the Leadership 10, 11, and 12 program.
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.
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 us for games, lessons, and discussions as we grow together. Each gathering will go for approximately 25 minutes.
Mr. Eric Vanee
~ HCOS Teacher
Deadline:
June 2nd/2024
4-H Canada Scholarship Program
4-H Canada recognizes the importance of investing in lifelong learning opportunities for youth as integral to their success and the long-term vibrancy of our Canadian communities and economy. Thanks to their partners, 4-H Canada is proud to offer a variety of post-secondary scholarships for 4-H members every year.
Select the button below to find out more information:
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
We look forward to celebrating together!
Questions?
Please contact Kaylee Moerman.
You can also access the Bursary Landing Page directly from their myBlueprint account. Simply navigate to the Scholarships tab via Dashboard > Tasks > Scholarships.
Here is what you need to know:
25 x $6,000 bursaries available to students with financial barriers to attending post-secondary.
Preference is given to students that can demonstrate strong character traits such as resiliency, community-mindedness, and commitment to excellence.
The bursaries are exclusively for current Grade 12, first-generation post-secondary education students (those whose parents did not attend post-secondary education).
The application deadline is April 26th, 2024.
Scotiabank Scholarships
16 x $3,750 in awards
4 themes: Financial Wellness, Future Women Leader, Diversity, and STEM
Deadline: May 3, 2024
H&R Block Canada Scholarships
10 x $3,000 in awards
Valuable student-friendly info on taxes (click Learn More)
Deadline: April 26, 2024
myBlueprint Awards
5x $1,000 in awards
Only accessible via the myBlueprint Student account (instructions below)
Deadline: May 17, 2024
How to Apply:
Log in to your myBlueprint Account
Click the Tasks > Scholarship Tab
Read through the Terms and Conditions
Click Enter Draw > Confirm Entry
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.
Up to 25 BCIT President’s Entrance Awards, available only to current High School students
Valued up to $4,000 each.
Deadline: April 15, 2024
Over 120 additional BCIT Entrance Awards
Some valued up to $20,000 each.
Deadlines: April 15 and/or October 1, 2024
More information about BCIT Entrance Awards and the application forms can be found at bcit.ca/financial-aid.
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
volunteering?
participating in an upcoming mission?
a member of our Breakfast Club?
working in your community?
joining HCOS student council?
taking our debate 10 course?
part of an external club or organization? (sports, cadets, 4-H, guiding/scouting)
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
Talk to your teacher, LS consultant or GA to set up the first meeting to get to know the EA. After the first meeting, schedule follow up sessions using the EA's calendly link.
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.
academic courses - comprehension, higher level thinking, step by step instruction
executive functioning (organization, planning, time management)
course pacing and accountability
navigating Brightspace, Study Forge and Encom
building confidence due to anxiety or insecurity
motivation
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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