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Event Series 2016 Testing – Grades 3-8

2016 Testing – Grades 3-8

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

Please insure your student's participation is secured by April 15th. Essential will be offering onsite administration of the Iowa Assessments™ Form E for grades 3-8 only.  Students will need to be at the testing site by 8:45am, and parents/guardians should pick up by noon each day. The $50 administration fee covers the costs of securing all the test forms and results, as well as the administration of the test. All students who are tested must be home educated and currently enrolled in a church school (cover school) in the state of Alabama. Why are you not offering the Stanford 10 or the Aspire? The Stanford 10 is no longer current and will be phasing out next year.  The Aspire test is not available to our school at this time.  We are offering the Iowa Assessments™ and following the test choice of a majority of private Christian schools in Alabama. What is Iowa Assessments™? Iowa Assessments offers timed standard achievement tests with national norms.  Click here for a document which shows the areas tested. REGISTER HERE:

$50

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 NOW Pay the graduation fee and RSVP below with graduate’s full name for diploma and preferred name for cake.  Space is limited. Order any needed caps/gowns/tassels by April 1st (check back to 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 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! Reserve Your Graduate's Participation HERE Upload Your Graduate's Photos HERE 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. Are you enrolled with Essential Church School?  Please use the Coupon Code Essential1516 for a $5 discount on the graduation fee. 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.

$15

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

Homeschooling Workshop

Hoover Public Library 200 Municipal Lane, Hoover, AL, United States

Come for encouragement, education, and support!  We will discuss homeschool legalities, methods, curriculum, planning, and survival. CLICK HERE for more information.

Free

CHEF Homeschool Convention

Metropolitan Church of God 2800 Metropolitan Way, Birmingham, AL, United States

We highly recommend for our families to attend this convention and support this ministry to Alabama homeschool families.  There are children programs, teen programs, helpful workshops, a curriculum exhibit area, a used curriculum sale, and special speakers. CLICK HERE to learn more and register.

$35

2015-2016 Attendance Due

All attendance records for the school year must be submitted and completed by this date.  This is Essential's only requirement for enrollment and is a requirement of the state law. Attendance records can be: Completed Online Uploaded on Member Page Scanned  and sent via email *Those who are delinquent in submitting attendance records will be automatically withdrawn and reported to the local school superintendent for the security of our school.* (This only applies to those enrolled during the current school year)

School Library Open House

Adding Space Storage, Building B 14548 US Highway 280, Chelsea, AL, United States

We will open up the School Library storage for families to browse through materials available.  Those enrolled for 2016-2017 will be able to check out items for the school year. The library is only available to current Essential families. When coming to the library, please keep children in the car, because we only have a small space and there is still much to be fully organized. Park behind Building B and enter through the back door of Building B for the easiest access. Browse through our online catalog which is available through your Member Page to put items on hold and save some time browsing.

School Library Open House

Adding Space Storage, Building B 14548 US Highway 280, Chelsea, AL, United States

We will open up the School Library storage for families to browse through materials available.  Those enrolled for 2016-2017 will be able to check out items for the school year. The library is only available to current Essential families. When coming to the library, please keep children in the car, because we only have a small space and there is still much to be fully organized. Park behind Building B and enter through the back door of Building B for the easiest access. Browse through our online catalog which is available through your Member Page to put items on hold and save some time browsing.

Anniston Museums

Anniston Museum of Natural History 800 Museum Drive, Anniston, AL, United States

Join us for a field trip to two Alabama treasures:  Anniston Museum of Natural History & Berman Museum of World History Visit the BHC website for full details and to reserve your admissions BEFORE August 5th. https://birminghamhomeschoolers.com/event/anniston-museum-of-natural-history-berman-history-museum/

$8.25

BHC Back to School Party

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

Join Birmingham Homeschoolers Community in celebrating the new school year!  More information on the BHC website at http://birminghamhomeschoolers.com

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