High School Graduation 2021

Church of the Highlands | Fultondale Campus 3250 Lowery Pkwy, Fultondale, AL, United States

We look forward to a special, formal evening celebrating our high school graduates. Graduates and their parents should use Graduation Information link on the Member Page to register for participation and admissions. Admissions for friends and extended family are required for attendance.  Please secure your attendance admission BEFORE May 24th.  Admissions may be offered after this date, but they will reflect additional fees for adjustment charges.  The admission ticket allows us to plan for attendance, cover photography services, and provide a cake reception following the ceremony. Although admissions are not refundable, please contact us if you are unable to attend due to illness.  We encourage everyone to continue to abide by health and safety guidelines in respect for others. Scroll down to see Tickets order form.

Free – $5

Legacy Girl’s Volleyball Clinic

Gardendale Civic Center 857 Main Street, Gardendale, AL, United States

Upcoming volleyball clinic open to our Legacy families. Whether you are new to the game or ready to fine tune your skills, now is the time. June 14th & 15th at the Gardendale Civic Center. $60 covers the clinic both days and a T-shirt. Register here: https://form.jotform.com/211266484399163 Please spread the word and direct questions to me at apatkinson74@gmail.com Thanks and Go Lions! - Ashley Atkinson, Legacy Athletics Director

2020-2021 Attendance Due

Virtual

Applies to 2020-2021 enrolled families only.   Make sure your online attendance records are complete. These are available for you to complete on your Member Page -OR- Submit scans/photos of printed or personal attendance records using the School Messages link on your Member Page or sending via email to info@essentialchurchschool.org   Remember that attendance records must include a register of school days completed, not simply a number.   If you are planning to mail in records, please mail them ASAP to: Essential Church School, PO Box 382034, Birmingham, AL 35238-2034

2021-2022 Essential School Year Begins

Virtual

For some, the new year is in January, but for us at Essential, it all begins on July 1st! Re-Enrollment is available on your Member Page on May 1st. Not already enrolled with Essential?  Join us this school year!

Office Holiday

Essential Church School Offices 4000 Eagle Point Corporate Drive, Birmingham, AL, United States

Our office staff works so hard for you!  We are going to give them a break for the holiday weekend. You can still submit online forms, but please note that there will be a delay in reponse and processing.

Event Series Homeschooling Basic Training

Homeschooling Basic Training

Chelsea Public Library 16623 US-280, Chelsea, AL, United States

It may be basic, but that does not mean easy!  Join Kristy Trent for a 6-week series of training and preparation for homeschooling. Each Tuesday evening:  July 13 - August 17 We will cover: Being Purposeful (Know Your Why) Being Responsible (Legal) Ways and Means of Homeschooling (Methods) The Homeschool Toolbox (Curriculum) Being Prepared (Planning) These workshops are free and open to the public, and they will begin promptly at 6pm each Tuesday evening.

Homeschooling Workshop

Chelsea Community Center 11101 Hwy 47, Chelsea, AL, United States

Considering homeschooling? Starting the homeschool journey? Need a refresher? Then this workshop is for you! In cooperation with Chelsea Public Library, we are offering an all-day event. This is a parents only event with informational sessions that include: Know Your Why (Evaluation of your reasons and philosophy of homeschooling) How Can I Homeschool? (Discussion of legal issues) How Do I Teach? (Discussion of ways to teach at home) What Do I Teach? (Discussion of curriculum choices) Planning (How to plan for the year and for the school days) Question & Answer Homeschool veterans will share their homeschool stories throughout the day. We want to encourage you to come for new ideas and encouragement even if you are already homeschooling. And bring a friend that is interested in homeschooling as well! COST: A donation of $10 is suggested to cover the event costs, but this event is open to the general public at no required ticket price.

Free
Event Series Homeschooling Basic Training

Homeschooling Basic Training

Chelsea Public Library 16623 US-280, Chelsea, AL, United States

It may be basic, but that does not mean easy!  Join Kristy Trent for a 6-week series of training and preparation for homeschooling. Each Tuesday evening:  July 13 - August 17 We will cover: Being Purposeful (Know Your Why) Being Responsible (Legal) Ways and Means of Homeschooling (Methods) The Homeschool Toolbox (Curriculum) Being Prepared (Planning) These workshops are free and open to the public, and they will begin promptly at 6pm each Tuesday evening.

Event Series Homeschooling Basic Training

Homeschooling Basic Training

Chelsea Public Library 16623 US-280, Chelsea, AL, United States

It may be basic, but that does not mean easy!  Join Kristy Trent for a 6-week series of training and preparation for homeschooling. Each Tuesday evening:  July 13 - August 17 We will cover: Being Purposeful (Know Your Why) Being Responsible (Legal) Ways and Means of Homeschooling (Methods) The Homeschool Toolbox (Curriculum) Being Prepared (Planning) These workshops are free and open to the public, and they will begin promptly at 6pm each Tuesday evening.

Event Series Homeschooling Basic Training

Homeschooling Basic Training

Chelsea Public Library 16623 US-280, Chelsea, AL, United States

It may be basic, but that does not mean easy!  Join Kristy Trent for a 6-week series of training and preparation for homeschooling. Each Tuesday evening:  July 13 - August 17 We will cover: Being Purposeful (Know Your Why) Being Responsible (Legal) Ways and Means of Homeschooling (Methods) The Homeschool Toolbox (Curriculum) Being Prepared (Planning) These workshops are free and open to the public, and they will begin promptly at 6pm each Tuesday evening.