Welcome Back!
As the new school year kicks off, the Student Success Centre (SSC) team is ready to help students in Grades 5–12 build strong habits, boost their skills, and reach their academic goals.
We've Got You Covered!
Since every student’s journey is unique, our team of EAs provides personalized, online 1-to-1 support in multiple areas.
- Core Academic & Subject Support: Targeted, step-by-step instruction in core courses, including Math, Science, Humanities, and Language Arts, to deepen subject comprehension and foster higher-level thinking skills.
- Executive Functioning: Goal-setting, scheduling, time management, and breaking down big assignments.
- Motivation & Mindset: Overcoming procrastination, building confidence, and tackling anxiety.
- Study & Skill Building: Note-taking, essay writing, test prep, and self-advocacy.
- Assessment Prep: Getting you ready for Provincial Literacy and Numeracy Assessments.
- Digital Literacy & Platform Navigation: Confidently using online platforms and educational technology (Brightspace, Study Forge, Encom, and Google Workspace).
- Academic Integrity & AI Literacy: Navigating modern learning responsibly, avoiding plagiarism and using AI tools ethically for brainstorming, feedback, and skill development.
New to the SSC? Start Here!
- SSC Webpage: Welcome to the SSC (with Resources Link), Meet the Team (with Email and Booking Links), and Blog Posts (Events & Updates)
- Information for Families: SSC Overview, How to Initiate Support, Booking Sessions, and Upcoming Events
- SSC Resources: SSC Essentials, Academic Integrity & AI, Feedback & Testimonials, Learning Challenges and Supports, Research Tools, Subject-Specific Resources, Tech & Platform Support, Resources for Homeschool Parents, Workshop Resources, etc.
Be on the Lookout!
New SSC Team Members
- We’re constantly looking for ways to improve our support for HCOS students! Come provide a warm welcome to our new team members.
“Skill-up” Workshop Week
- Who? Grades 5-12 students and parents.
- What? A full week of free interactive 1-hour workshops to help you kickstart the new school year. Just drop by!
- Workshop Sneak Peak: Meet the SSC Team, Back-to-School Tips for Success, Ready-Set-Go! (Goal-setting & Time Management), Become a Project Pro, Turning Tough Math into Manageable Steps, and Academic Integrity in the Age of AI.
- When? September 14-18, 2026
- Where? Attend via Zoom.
- More Details: For the full lineup and schedule of workshop offerings, head to our Information for Families and SSC Resources page.
Together, let’s make this school year your best one yet! See you soon!
The SSC Team
