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Event Series 2017 Testing for Grades 3-8

2017 Testing for Grades 3-8

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

We will offer 2-day group testing for students in grades 3-8 at our offices.  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: 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.

$55

BHC End of the Year Swim Party

LifeTime Fitness 3051 Healthy Way, Vestavia Hills, AL, United States

Join us for a family-friendly end of the year celebration!  We will enjoy the outdoor pool and playground offered by Life Time Fitness, as well as FOOD!  You won’t have to plan dinner for this evening. Lifeguards will be on duty to watch the children in the pool, and parents will have freedom to either swim with their children or share with other parents. COSTS: Adults can swim for free, but each child needs to pay $14.25 to cover lifeguard, pool reservation, and food/beverage costs. We have worked with Life Time Fitness to set a family fee for those of you with multiple children, and you can pay $38 for all your children. Adults do need to pay for their food, and you can choose to either pay in advance to cover pizza/beverage at $5/adult OR bring cash to pay for food at the facility. DETAILS: Every swimmer must take a swim test.  Non swimmers must wear a wristband. Each family needs to complete a participation waiver.  CLICK HERE to download/print the waiver. We may NOT have access to the water slides.  Please prepare your children for this. IF it rains, we will go to gym for planned group activities. TO BRING: Towels, athletic shoes, swimsuit, gym clothes, and Participation Waiver. RESERVE ADMISSION HERE:  https://birminghamhomeschoolers.com/event/end-of-the-year-swim-party-2017/

$14.25
Event Series 2017 Testing for Grades 3-8 – Gardendale

2017 Testing for Grades 3-8 – Gardendale

Decatur Highway Church of Christ 1750 Decatur Highway, Gardendale, AL, United States

We will offer 2-day group testing for students in grades 3-8 in the Gardendale area.  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: 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.

$50 – $55
Event Series 2017 Testing for Grades 3-8 – Gardendale

2017 Testing for Grades 3-8 – Gardendale

Decatur Highway Church of Christ 1750 Decatur Highway, Gardendale, AL, United States

We will offer 2-day group testing for students in grades 3-8 in the Gardendale area.  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: 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.

$50 – $55

2017 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.  There are two (2) different time slots available for participation (1pm or 4pm).  Visit BHC's calendar for May 21st to reserve your graduate's spot! For your graduate to participate, NEEDED NOW Pay the graduation fee and RSVP on the event pages on http://birminghamhomeschoolers.com with graduate's full name for diploma and preferred name for cake.  Space is limited.  Essential families get a discounted fee - please check your Member Page for the coupon code or contact Essential for coupon code Order any needed caps/gowns/tassels by March 1st (click here for options).  We encourage all graduates to have a cap and tassel.  The group order helps keep cost low. Order Graduation Supplies Now NEEDED BY MAY 1 Email 3 pictures of your graduate to us by May 1st.  Make sure you include at least 1 baby photo. Let us know if your graduate would like to perform or present. (Presentations are limited to 5 minutes) Order any McWane Adventure Hall tickets needed.  (Adventure Hall admission is NOT included in graduation) Invite family and friends to join us for this special day!   ABOUT THAT DAY Parking is free for graduation attendees.  Parking tokens will be available during the reception. 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. FAQs What does the graduation fee cover?  Event space rental and personalized cake reception 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

2017 High School Graduation

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

We love this opportunity to honor and celebrate our school graduates.  Join us for this formal cap/gown ceremony with reception.  Dress code is business/church attire in respect for our graduates. Tickets are required for admission.

$20

Re-Enrollment Due

  Families enrolled with Essential in 2016-2017 are given the month of July to complete Re-Enrollment for the 2017-2018 school year.  It is highly advised that families re-enroll by July 1st in order to access the full offerings of the new school year.  The new school year officially begins on July 1st. If a family is not re-enrolling, they are required to complete the Withdrawal Form.

Late Registration Begins

After August 1st, Essential enters late registration period.  There is an additional fee added to the tuition.  Please register BEFORE August 1st.  New families only: Please visit our Enrollment Page to enroll now.

Homeschool High School Workshop

Chelsea City Hall 11611 Chelsea Road, Chelsea, AL, United States

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 All our presenters have completed the high school homeschooling journey and have seen their students successfully complete the transition from high school to college.  Kristy Trent, our administrator, will be present to answer your specific questions about your Essential high school student.

Free

Legacy v. Hope

Valleydale Baptist Church 2324 Valleydale Road, Pelham, AL, United States

Join us in cheering on the Lady Lions as they play volleyball against Hope Christian School

$3 – $5
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