Community Connections Vernon 2020-2021

Please note that Gr. 2 to Gr.8 is now full. Please visit the waiting pool link for students in these grades.

HCOS Community Connections are weekly classes committed to providing discipleship-based Christian education. Community Connections aim to be quality learning communities led by experienced instructors with a passion for creating an engaging learning environment. We support home educating families by actively exploring and experiencing a range of knowledge and skills, while consistently nurturing relationships with God and each other. We believe strongly in the benefits to families and students of learning together in a collaborative environment.

Vernon CC is a wonderful community of learning for students Kindergarten - Grade 12. Our sessions are held once a week at Grace Baptist Church, for 22 weeks of the year, from 9:30am-1:30pm.

This year, from an interdisciplinary approach, students in Kindergarten - Grade 8 will be addressing Social Studies competencies with an integration of writing skills and Physical Education.

Our 1920-21 Teachers will be:

Krista Barney: Kindergarten

TBA: Grades 1/2

Aimee Imbeau: Grades 3/4

Laura Klassen: Grades 5/6

Shari Bootsma: Grades 7/8

*Class configuration may change in response to student application numbers.

Community Connections will also provide HCOS Enrolled students in grades 9-12 with a unique work experience program (WEX), where students will assist teachers in the classroom, complete assignments that pertain to their course learning, and collaborate with their peers by creating, planning, and problem solving various activities within the CC environment. For students in grade 9-12, this course will meet the practical requirements for WEX 10, 11, or 12. For grade 9's this course could replace the second language credits or it could meet the requirements for Career Education 9.

*Please note, grades 9-12 students interested in the CC HCOS Work Experience program will need to be interviewed and accepted upon determination that this program is a good fit for the student. Additionally, Gr.10-12 will need to sign-up for the HCOS WEX Course.

In the case of students with higher levels of need, we use a team-based approach to provide an inclusive and safe learning environment. This team includes members such as Student Case Managers, Parents, Educational Assistants, CC Coordinators, and Classroom Instructors, and draws on relevant recommendations from third party professionals to put together a learning and/or safety plan. This process incurs  additional costs, which are subsidized by HCOS, and requires additional administrative oversight as well as access to confidential student files. For these reasons, students with high levels of need, such as funded Special Education students, must be enrolled with HCOS to ensure we have the resources and information necessary for a safe and successful learning experience for all.

HCOS students not already participating in a 20/21 CC or longer term event will be given priority. Exceptions may be granted on a case by case basis in consideration of those significantly involved in the CC/ event, and factors such as the scope/extent of the offering involved and the availability of seats.

Tuesdays - 9:30am - 1:30pm

Fall: Sept. 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8, 2020
Winter: Jan.26, Feb.2, 9, 16 ,23, Mar. 2, 9,*. *, 30, April 6, 13, 20, 2021

Suitable for: Kindergarten - Grade 8; Work Experience Opportunity for Gr.9-12

Please bring: nut free snack and lunch, non-marking indoor shoes, other items as emailed by teacher

**A reminder to bring your own drinking water to all Learning Group events.

Minimum # of participants needed: 72 students

Maximum # of participants: K (12), 1/2 (12), 3/4 (16), 5/6 (15), 7/8 (18), 9-12 WEX (10)

2021 CC Vernon Student Fees

HCOS Enrolled Student: $410

Heritage Registered Student: $510

General Community Student: $545 total amount
WEX Program: $150

Heritage Community priority until: August 15th

Application deadline: September 9th

2020-2021 CC Payment policy:

Please see the terms and conditions regarding the portion of your total fees which is considered an application fee and non-refundable.

Payment methods:

HCOS PO#: $25 will be processed by credit card, upon submission. Remainder of fees will be processed to the HCOS PO# by the LG office, any balance remaining will be charged to the credit card on file.

Full Fees by Credit Card: First payment (minimum 50%) processed upon submission; second installment- remaining amount due, processed Nov. 30th.

General Community PO#: First payment (minimum 50%) will be processed by credit card, upon submission; second installment- parent will be emailed an invoice to forward to their school for payment. Outstanding balances will be charged to the credit card on file Nov.30^th .

Fees are processed at time of application and are non-refundable according to our cancellation policy.  If we as a school are unable to accommodate your student (eg. class full, cancelled due to minimum numbers not being reached etc.) a refund will be issued as soon as possible after the application deadline.

Please note: Submission of this form is an application to an HCOS Learning Group event. Acceptance is not guaranteed; seats may be limited, and the coordinator will be in contact to confirm your placement.

All students with a submitted application are considered to have applied and subject to the noted cancellation policy in terms and conditions. If you have multiple children and your participation is contingent upon acceptance of the whole family, please do not complete the application if any of the required classes are noted as “full”.  Instead, please contact the coordinator to be placed on the 20/21 waiting pool list, or investigate participating at an alternate location in your area.