Kindergarten Graduation 2018

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

Kindergarten Graduation Sunday, May 20, 2018 1pm or 4pm McWane Special Events Center Please RSVP by March 1st to be included with our group order for caps/tassels! Love this time of year!  I hope you will join us for a special time of honoring our kindergarten graduates.  Make sure you review the information and respond by March 1st to keep your overall costs low. (You do have until May 1, 2017 to rsvp and pay graduation fees) Cap & Tassel We recommend that every graduate have a cap & tassel.  We encourage our graduates to choose whatever color they like.  In the past families have gone with the complete cap/gown set. We must have your order by March 1st for group order.  PLEASE NOTE:  Essential will provide the diplomas for all families.  You can simply order a tassel if you already have access to a cap/gown.  Payment for your order will be due by March 1st.  Order your supplies on the BHC website. Graduation Fee We are asking for a $20/family fee to cover the costs of the reception (personalized cake & punch) and for the venue.  This is due by May 1st. We do open this event up to other area homeschoolers, and we will charge a $30/family fee for non-ECS families.  ECS families should use the BHC website to RSVP and pay the fees.  Use the coupon code ESSENTIAL1718 to get the Essential graduation rate. McWane Center Admission The McWane Center will be open on Sunday afternoon, and we have negotiated a group admission to allow your families to explore the center when we are not celebrating together.  You can purchase the Adventure Hall tickets on the BHC website by May 1st. RSVP NOW CLICK HERE to be redirected to the BHC website.  You will have to log on or create an account with BHC to see the forms.  Remember you will want to RSVP and pay graduation fees for this event by May 1, 2017.

Kindergarten Graduation 2018

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

Kindergarten Graduation Sunday, May 20, 2018 1pm or 4pm McWane Special Events Center Please RSVP by March 1st to be included with our group order for caps/tassels! Love this time of year!  I hope you will join us for a special time of honoring our kindergarten graduates.  Make sure you review the information and respond by March 1st to keep your overall costs low. (You do have until May 1, 2017 to rsvp and pay graduation fees) Cap & Tassel We recommend that every graduate have a cap & tassel.  We encourage our graduates to choose whatever color they like.  In the past families have gone with the complete cap/gown set. We must have your order by March 1st for group order.  PLEASE NOTE:  Essential will provide the diplomas for all families.  You can simply order a tassel if you already have access to a cap/gown.  Payment for your order will be due by March 1st.  Order your supplies on the BHC website. Graduation Fee We are asking for a $20/family fee to cover the costs of the reception (personalized cake & punch) and for the venue.  This is due by May 1st. We do open this event up to other area homeschoolers, and we will charge a $30/family fee for non-ECS families.  ECS families should use the BHC website to RSVP and pay the fees.  Use the coupon code ESSENTIAL1718 to get the Essential graduation rate. McWane Center Admission The McWane Center will be open on Sunday afternoon, and we have negotiated a group admission to allow your families to explore the center when we are not celebrating together.  You can purchase the Adventure Hall tickets on the BHC website by May 1st. RSVP NOW CLICK HERE to be redirected to the BHC website.  You will have to log on or create an account with BHC to see the forms.  Remember you will want to RSVP and pay graduation fees for this event by May 1, 2017.

2017-2018 Attendance Due

Please visit your Member Page to make sure your 2017-2018 online record is complete, or download/print our Printable 2017-2018 Attendance Record to mark and send to our office by June 30th.

Event Series 2019 Testing for Grades 3-8

2019 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 before April 1st.  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

2019 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 before April 1st.  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

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 will be able to 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.  The McWane parking garage requires purchase of a parking token ($5).  Graduation fee includes ONE (1) parking token 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 before completing forms. FAQs What does the graduation fee cover?  Event space rental, personalized cake reception, printing of programs, 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

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

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

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