Event Series Morning Testing for Grades 3-8

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.  

Event Series Afternoon Testing for Grades 3-8

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

Homeschool High School

Chelsea Community Center 11101 Hwy 47, Chelsea, AL, United States

Are you ready to homeschool your high school student? 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 We will also have a Q&A session at the end. All our presenters have completed the high school homeschooling journey and have seen their students succeed in the transition out of homeschooling. Sponsored by: Chelsea Public Library

2022-23 Attendance Due

Virtual

Make sure your students' 2022-2023 attendance records are complete by June 30th.

Barons with Essential

Regions Field 1401 1st Avenue S, Birmingham, AL, United States

Take your family out to the ballpark, and enjoy time with other Essential families! Group Rate Includes: Baseline Box seat Meal voucher for hot dog, chips, & a soda Taxes and processing fees A special bonus is that we will be there for the Faith & Family Night presented by Birmingham Christian Family Publications, and there will be fireworks! Use the form below to reserve your families seats by July 5th.

Pumpkin Decorating Park Day

Melrose Park Playground 11101 Chelsea Road, Chelsea, United States

Join us for an informal time of gathering together for crafting and fellowship! Bring pumpkins, decorating resources, newspaper, any tables/chairs you have.

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker

BJCC Concert Hall 2100 Richard Arrington Blvd N, Birmingham, AL, United States

Let's enjoy a wonderful holiday tradition together! Essential is offering this field trip opportunity in collaboration with BHC.  Visit the website at https://birminghamhomeschoolers.com/event/george-balanchines-the-nutcracker-2/ Don't forget to use the BHC Discount Code for Essential families - Visit your Member Page for that coupon code.

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

Canceled Navigating High School LIVE

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

We are offering an in-person 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. Plan to bring a treat to share.  We will have sodas, coffee, and water available.  

Free

Black Aviators Tour & Documentary

Southern Museum of Flight 4343 73rd St North, Birmingham, United States

We are excited to be invited to join the Southern Museum of Flight for a FREE tour and screening of a historical documentary about Black Aviators. 9:30- “The Space Race “ Film 10:45- “The Space Race” Q&A 11:15- Black Aviators Tour But, we need your RSVP today - by Friday, February 23rd. This tour is appropriate for students in grades 3-12.   FREE for those participating in both the tour and screening. Younger siblings may need to stay with parent and explore the museum independently if they must attend with older siblings.  This could involve museum admission.  

Free