Navigating High School

Virtual

We are offering an online workshop focusing on the high school journey.  This is only open to Essential families, because we will be discussing procedures specific to Essential enrollment and Essential’s diploma requirements.  Best for families with students in grades 8-12. Use online form below to RSVP for this workshop.  You must be logged in to complete the form and receive the workshop access information. After you complete the RSVP, please check all your email folders for an email with subject line “Your Tickets from Essential Church School.”  It can take up to 30 minutes for the link to process and be emailed. The virtual link gives you access to the Microsoft Teams meeting.  Microsoft Teams is available as a free app, and you can also access it through Google Chrome as a weblink.  Plan to log onto the meeting about 5 minutes before the workshop begins.  We won't be able to help with log on issues during the workshop.

Free

Creek Kids Program for Grades 3-5

Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park 12632 Confederate Parkway, McCalla, United States

CREEK KIDS PROGRAM – Outdoor Field Trip at Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park We have only 40 spots available. Make your reservation today! Offered by Alabama Dept. of Conservation & Natural Resources (ADCNR) Division of Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Aquatic Education Program and Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park Follows Alabama Science Course of Study for 3rd-5th grade Located at Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park in McCalla, AL 9 am – 12 pm Wading in the creek, train ride, netting fish & aquatic insects, trail walk, watershed model, and PowerPoint Also includes tour of Ironworks Museum, use of playground & pavilion Tannehill’s entry fee is $5.00 per attendee (we will contact you if this needs to be collected before we arrive onsite) Families coming with other students who are not grades 3-5 can explore the park independently.  The parents and other students cannot participate with the group.

$1.00

Creek Kids Program for Grades 6-7

Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park 12632 Confederate Parkway, McCalla, United States

CREEK KIDS PROGRAM – Outdoor Field Trip at Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park We have only 30 spots available. Make your reservation today! Offered by Alabama Dept. of Conservation & Natural Resources (ADCNR) Division of Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Aquatic Education Program and Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park Follows Alabama Science Course of Study for 6th-7th grade Located at Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park in McCalla, AL 9 am – 12 pm Wading in the creek, train ride, netting fish & aquatic insects, trail walk, watershed model, and PowerPoint Also includes tour of Ironworks Museum, use of playground & pavilion Tannehill’s entry fee is $5.00 per attendee (we will contact you if this needs to be collected before we arrive onsite) Families coming with other students who are not grades 6-7 can explore the park independently.  The parents and other students cannot participate with the group.

$1.00

2024-2025 Re-Enrollment Opens

Virtual

Current families will find the 2024-2025 Re-Enrollment form on their Member Pages beginning May 1, 2024. Late re-enrollment begins on August 1st, and Re-Enrollment closes completely on September 1st.

Morning Testing for Grades 3-8

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

We will offer 2-day group in-person testing for students in grades 3-8 at our offices.  Our testing room only accommodates 10 students, so space is VERY limited.  (For information about online or at-home testing, visit the Testing information under the Resources tab above) 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. Please check out our resource page at http://essentialchurchschool.org/resources/testing for other at-home testing options. 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. LOCATION: Essential Office Building at 4000 Eagle Point Corporate Drive Park up and behind office building, and enter through back double door entrance.  

Afternoon Testing for Grades 3-8

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

We will offer 2-day group in-person testing for students in grades 3-8 at our offices.  Our testing room only accommodates 10 students, so space is VERY limited.  (For information about online or at-home testing, visit the Testing information under the Resources tab above) 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. Please check out our resource page at http://essentialchurchschool.org/resources/testing for other at-home testing options. 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. LOCATION: Essential Office Building at 4000 Eagle Point Corporate Drive Park up and behind office building, and enter through back double door entrance. SIGN UP FORM

Morning Testing for Grades 3-8

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

We will offer 2-day group in-person testing for students in grades 3-8 at our offices.  Our testing room only accommodates 10 students, so space is VERY limited.  (For information about online or at-home testing, visit the Testing information under the Resources tab above) 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. Please check out our resource page at http://essentialchurchschool.org/resources/testing for other at-home testing options. 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. LOCATION: Essential Office Building at 4000 Eagle Point Corporate Drive Park up and behind office building, and enter through back double door entrance.  

Afternoon Testing for Grades 3-8

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

We will offer 2-day group in-person testing for students in grades 3-8 at our offices.  Our testing room only accommodates 10 students, so space is VERY limited.  (For information about online or at-home testing, visit the Testing information under the Resources tab above) 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. Please check out our resource page at http://essentialchurchschool.org/resources/testing for other at-home testing options. 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. LOCATION: Essential Office Building at 4000 Eagle Point Corporate Drive Park up and behind office building, and enter through back double door entrance. SIGN UP FORM

Kindergarten Graduation 2024

Church of the Highlands | Greystone Campus 1701 Lee Branch Lane, Birmingham, AL, United States

Families with enrolled kindergarten students will find details about this special day inside the Kindergarten Graduation link on their Member Page.   There is a discount code listed there for Essential families to participate. If you have a kindergarten student who is not enrolled with Essential, contact the office for details about Essential discounts. Order graduation supplies here:  https://birminghamhomeschoolers.com/product-category/graduation-supplies/ Secure your graduate's spot at:  https://birminghamhomeschoolers.com/event/kindergarten-graduation-2024/

High School Graduation Ceremony

Church of the Highlands | Fultondale Campus 3250 Lowery Pkwy, Fultondale, AL, United States

We look forward to a special, formal evening celebrating our high school graduates. Graduates and their parents should use Graduation Information link on the Member Page to register for participation and admissions. Admissions for friends and extended family are required for attendance.  Please secure your attendance admission BEFORE May 15th.  Admissions may be offered after this date, but they will reflect additional fees for adjustment charges.  The admission ticket allows us to plan for attendance, cover photography, audio/visual, and cleaning services, and provide security/insurance for the venue. Although admissions are not refundable, please contact us if you are unable to attend due to illness.  We encourage everyone to continue to abide by health and safety guidelines in respect for others. Scroll down to see the order form.  Be careful entering your email address and selecting appropriate tickets.  You will receive a confirmation email.  Please forward this confirmation to any guests for whom you are purchasing tickets, so they can show as needed for entry. (The email does not have to be printed.  Viewing on a phone will be acceptable.) If you have any questions or issues with ticket purchase, please use the Contact Us tab above to send us a quick message. Small children ages 5 and under do not require a ticket.  Please note that this event can be long for young children.  Consider having some quiet activities for them while sitting in the auditorium, or have them stay with a sitter for the evening.