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Kindergarten Graduation

McWane Special Events Center 200 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL, United States

BHC, along with Essential Church School, offers a kindergarten graduation for all area homeschool families. This special day includes a slideshow of our graduates, a personal recognition by parents, opportunities to share accomplishments through presentations and table displays, and a special cake reception for family and friends. For your graduate to participate, NEEDED BY MARCH 1 Order any needed caps/gowns/tassels by March 1st (click here for options).  We encourage all graduates to have a cap and tassel.  Our group order helps keep cost low. Order Graduation Supplies Now NEEDED BY MAY 1 Pay the graduation fee and RSVP below with graduate’s full name for diploma and preferred name for cake.  Space is limited. Email 3 pictures of your graduate to us by May 1st.  Make sure you include at least 1 baby photo. Order any McWane Adventure Hall tickets needed.  (Adventure Hall admission is NOT included in graduation, but family/friends can attend graduation without admissions) Invite family and friends to join us for this special day! Reserve Your Graduate's Participation HERE Upload Your Graduate's Photos HERE Confirm Your Reservation HERE ABOUT THAT DAY Street parking is free for graduation attendees, but the McWane parking garage requires purchase of a parking token ($5).  ONE (1) parking token is included per graduate. Attendees will enter through the Event Center entrance.  Adventure Halls are NOT included, but you can secure special group tickets here by May 1st. Plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to set up your displays.  In the past, parents have used presentation boards to display their graduate’s accomplishments.   Each graduate will receive about 2 feet of table space.  Space will be marked on the tables when you arrive. Please note that helium balloons are not allowed inside McWane. DO NOT CONTACT MCWANE for information about the graduation or group Adventure Hall tickets.  They are only providing our event space.  They are not handling ANY of the graduation details or group arrangements.  All questions should be directed to BHC at info@birminghamhomeschoolers.com. Are you enrolled with Essential Church School?  Please visit your Member Page for kindergarten graduation registration information. FAQs What does the graduation fee cover?  Event space rental, personalized cake reception, printing costs, a security guard, and 1 parking token per graduate What do graduates usually wear?  Most graduates wear “church” clothes  with a cap, gown, and tassel.  We encourage all graduates to have at least a cap/tassel. What do parents normally say at presentation of diploma?  We have parents come up with their graduate to present the diploma.  Most parents share about the things that make them proud of their graduate, but often it is a simple handoff and hug.  Please plan to keep your presentation to 3-5 minutes.

$20
Event Series 2019 Testing for Grades 3-8 – Gardendale

2019 Testing for Grades 3-8 – Gardendale

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

We will offer 2-day group testing for students in grades 3-8 at the Gardendale Civic Center. PLEASE NOTE:  This is a 2-day testing process.  Your student will be required to attend BOTH testing days. Please complete the form below to reserve your student's participation before April 29th.  Essential families receive a significant discount on the test administration. MORE INFO ABOUT THE TEST: We are offering the Iowa Assessments Form E, which is the most up-to-date test available to our school.  This test assesses a broad array of skills in these areas: • Vocabulary • Reading Comprehension • Language (Spelling, Capitalization, Punctuation, Usage and Expression) • Math (Concepts and Estimation, Problem Solving and Data Interpretation, Computation) • Social Studies • Science • Sources of Information (Maps and Diagrams, Reference Materials).  Students mark answers on a bubble sheet. Each section is timed.  Test results are thorough and highlight strengths and weaknesses. TEST PREP: You can purchase and have your student go through a practice test.  Amazon.com offers several test prep books, and Essential families should also explore our school library for resources.

$40 – $65
Event Series 2019 Testing for Grades 3-8 – Gardendale

2019 Testing for Grades 3-8 – Gardendale

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

We will offer 2-day group testing for students in grades 3-8 at the Gardendale Civic Center. PLEASE NOTE:  This is a 2-day testing process.  Your student will be required to attend BOTH testing days. Please complete the form below to reserve your student's participation before April 29th.  Essential families receive a significant discount on the test administration. MORE INFO ABOUT THE TEST: We are offering the Iowa Assessments Form E, which is the most up-to-date test available to our school.  This test assesses a broad array of skills in these areas: • Vocabulary • Reading Comprehension • Language (Spelling, Capitalization, Punctuation, Usage and Expression) • Math (Concepts and Estimation, Problem Solving and Data Interpretation, Computation) • Social Studies • Science • Sources of Information (Maps and Diagrams, Reference Materials).  Students mark answers on a bubble sheet. Each section is timed.  Test results are thorough and highlight strengths and weaknesses. TEST PREP: You can purchase and have your student go through a practice test.  Amazon.com offers several test prep books, and Essential families should also explore our school library for resources.

$40 – $65

High School Graduation 2019

Gabrella Manor 8912 4th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, United States

We look forward to a special, formal evening celebrating our high school graduates.  Tickets are required for admission.  Please purchase your tickets by May 6th.  We will adjust the due date as we confirm the grace period with our venue. Our goal is for this evening to be a time that our graduates remember as honoring and special. Though formal attire is not required, we do encourage attire that displays a respect for our graduates and their accomplishments!

$25

2018-19 Attendance Records Due

Please visit your Member Page to make sure your 2018-2019 online record is complete, or download/print our Printable 2018-2019 Attendance Record to mark and send to our office by June 30th.

2019-2020 Essential School Year Begins

For some, the new year is in January, but for us at Essential, it all begins on July 1st! As we reach our 10th anniversary as a church school, we are excited about the next 10 years at Essential. Re-Enrollment is available on your Member Page.  Not already enrolled with Essential?  Join us this school year!

Open House

Lee Branch BBVA Bank 105 Doug Baker Blvd, Birmingham, AL, United States

Drop in and introduce yourself to our staff as well as get some information about our school year.  Our administrator will be available to answer questions and even show you how to navigate our website and tools! In addition, a banker will be available to share about student accounts, family checking accounts, and other banking products which BBVA has committed to make donations to our school when accounts are used. This is a great time to get your working students an account - with a special offer this month for $50 cash back.  CLICK HERE to view the info flyer. BBVA is also offering opportunities to our families to secure teacher accounts with special incentives as well.  CLICK HERE for more info. Feel free to bring the whole family!  There will be snacks and activities.

Free

Back to School Party 2019

McCallum Park Rosemary Lane, Vestavia Hills, AL, United States

Join us for fun and connection with the local homeschool community.  Come and explore all the Birmingham Homeschoolers Community offers, but also discover the many resources available to your family as well. Visit the BHC website for more information.

Free

Homeschooling Workshop

Fultondale Office Building 925 Decatur Highway, Suite 121, Fultondale, AL, United States

Join us for a morning of encouragement and information as we discuss the why, the how, and the what of homeschooling. Bring a friend and get a strong start to the school year! At Noon, we will offer a special workshop and light lunch with BBVA.  Learn about special student accounts and other financial options for your family.  Also, learn how using their services can benefit BHC.

Free

Homeschool High School Workshop

Fultondale Office Building 925 Decatur Highway, Suite 121, Fultondale, AL, United States

Are you ready to homeschool your high school student? Join us for an afternoon of information and encouragement for families planning, beginning, or in the midst of homeschooling a high school student. We will discuss: High School Prep Walking through High School Testing and Post-Graduation Prep The Heart of the Matter We will also have a Q&A session at the end. All our presenters have completed the high school homeschooling journey and have seen their students successfully complete the transition from high school to college. Come Early At Noon, we will offer a special workshop and light lunch with BBVA.  Learn about special student accounts and other financial options for your family.  Also, learn how using their services can benefit BHC.

Free
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