High School Graduation Ceremony

We look forward to recognizing the achievements of our high school graduates and sharing an intimate ceremony with their immediate family. Please join us in congratulating Maddy, Erin, and Jordan in their accomplishments!

Homeschooling Workshop

North Shelby Library 5521 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, AL, United States

Considering homeschooing?  Starting the homeschool journey?  Need a refresher?  Then, this workshop is for you! This event was formerly called “New to Homeschooling” and was offered in 6 weekly sessions.  This year we will be having an all-day event, and several workshops will be held throughout the summer at different areas in Birmingham, AL. 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 venue and printing costs, but this event is open to the general public at no required ticket price. MORE INFORMATION Click here to RSVP and to be added to the email list for this event. This event is sponsored by Birmingham Homeschoolers Community and Essential Church School.  Please contact us if your organization would like to be a sponsor!

Alabama Homeschool Expo 2014

Montgomery Convention Center 201 Tallapoosa Street, Montgomery, AL, United States

Visit the website at http://alabamahomeschoolexpo.com for full details on this homeschool conference offering speakers with practical advice, as well as a vendor hall with an opportunity to browse through some homeschool resources. Kristy will be at this event, and she would love to meet you there!  Contact her to arrange for lunch or dinner one day.  She can also help you with curriculum choices and with homeschooling questions.  Text her at the school number: 201-0327

CHEF Homeschool Convention & Curriculum Fair 2014

Gardendale First Baptist Church (South Campus) 940 Main Street, Gardendale, AL, United States

Visit www.chefofalabama.org for more information. Information packed workshops Hands-on curriculum hall Used curriculum sale, Thursday only Children’s program (ages 5-12) FREE admission for preschool families if all children are 4 years old or younger and this is your first CHEF convention! Kristy will be at this conference and would love to meet you there!  Please contact her if you would like to meet for lunch or dinner one day.  She also loves to help with curriculum choices and general homeschooling questions.

Homeschooling Workshop

The Church Revived 525 Bradley Road, Gardendale, AL, United States

Considering homeschooing?  Starting the homeschool journey?  Need a refresher?  Then, this workshop is for you! This event was formerly called “New to Homeschooling” and was offered in 6 weekly sessions.  This year we will be having an all-day event, and several workshops will be held throughout the summer at different areas in Birmingham, AL. 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 venue and printing costs, but this event is open to the general public at no required ticket price. MORE INFORMATION Click here to RSVP and to be added to the email list for this event. This event is sponsored by Essential Church School and Birmingham Homeschoolers Community.  Contact us if you would like to be a sponsor!

Southeast Homeschool Expo 2014

Cobb Galleria Centre 2 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA, United States

Visit http://southeasthomeschoolexpo.com for full details on this jam-packed conference with TONS of curriculum to browse and touch, as well as workshops to inspire.  Gather a few friends and make it a girls weekend, or enjoy a couple's retreat! This conference is highly recommended and worth the drive!

Re-Enrollment & 2014-2015 Tuition Due Date

For 2013-2014 families, this is the final date to re-enroll with Essential for the 2014-2015 school year.  Please visit your Member Page to complete the re-enrollment form and pay your tuition by this date.

Homeschooling Workshop

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

Considering homeschooing?  Starting the homeschool journey?  Need a refresher?  Then, this workshop is for you! This event was formerly called “New to Homeschooling” and was offered in 6 weekly sessions.  This year we will be having an all-day event, and several workshops will be held throughout the summer at different areas in Birmingham, AL. 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 venue and printing costs, but this event is open to the general public at no required ticket price. MORE INFORMATION Click here to RSVP and to be added to the email list for this event. This event is sponsored by Chelsea Public Library and Birmingham Homeschoolers Community.  Contact us if you would like to be a sponsor!

Back to School Party

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

We will join Birmingham Homeschoolers Community for a time of play, connection, and information. BHC offers field trips and activities for all grade levels. Visit their website at http;//birminghamhomeschoolers.com  to join this FREE resource group and get more information about this event. Our staff would love to meet you there!  We will have a small table set up with Publix Partner cards and container for Box Tops donations.