Recognition

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!

Kindergarten Graduation Sunday, May 17, 2020 2pm Pelham Civic Complex Parking Lot 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 10, 2020 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. In addition, we do have FEW caps/gowns available for loan in the school library. 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 ECSKGRAD20 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 10, 2020.

We look forward to a special, formal evening celebrating our high school graduates.  Tickets are required for admission.  Please purchase your tickets by May 18th.  Tickets may be offered after this date, but they will reflect additional fees for adjustment charges. 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! PLEASE NOTE:  We may not be able to give you an exact ceremony time until closer to our graduation date.  Right now we are planning for a main group ceremony to begin at 6pm - BUT circumstances are changing almost weekly.  Please be patient and understanding that we may have to vary times to adjust to health and safety orders.  We encourage you to plan to be available for the late afternoon and early evening as well. Please note that attendees will be encouraged to follow the CDC guidelines for public gatherings: - Daily practice of everyday preventive actions (hand washing especially after using bathroom, eating, or sneezing/coughing; refraining from touching face/nose/mouth; cover nose/mouth with tissue when coughing/sneezing then throwing away tissue; refraining from handshakes or high fives) - Maintain a distance of 6-feet from people outside of your immediate family household - Higher-risk individuals should not attend (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/people-at-higher-risk.html) - Babies and small children should not attend (this is not a current CDC guideline, but a medical professional suggestion) - Those who are sick should not attend For family/friends who are not able to attend, we are planning to livestream on the Facebook event page, and we also hope to offer a weblink for viewing the live event outside of Facebook.

Kindergarten Graduation Saturday, May 15, 2021 1pm or 3pm Church of the Highlands | Greystone Campus Please RSVP by March 15th 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 15th to keep your overall costs low. (You do have until May 1, 2021 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 15th 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 15th.  Order your supplies on the BHC website.  And, yes, you can order whether you participate in the ceremony or not. In addition, we do have FEW caps/gowns available for loan in the school library. Graduation Fee We are asking for a $10/family fee to cover the costs of the reception (personalized cake & gifts) 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 $20/family fee for non-ECS families.  ECS families should use the BHC website to RSVP and pay the fees.  Use the coupon code Essential21 to get the Essential graduation rate. 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, 2021.

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 24th.  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 services, and provide a cake reception following the ceremony. 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 Tickets order form.

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 10th.  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.

There are 2 different ceremony times to choose from:  1pm or 3pm This special day typically 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 APRIL 1 Order any needed caps/gowns/tassels by April 1st (click here for options).  We encourage all graduates to have a cap and tassel.  Our group order helps keep cost low. ORDER NOW NEEDED BY MAY 1 Pay the graduation fee and RSVP on the BHC Website 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.  Email to info@birminghamhomeschoolers.com Invite family and friends to join us for this special day! FAQS What does the graduation fee cover?  Event space coordination, personalized cake reception, and printing costs. 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. DO NOT CONTACT the church for information about the graduation.  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. ABOUT THE DAY 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 with photos and examples of work from the school year.   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.   Are you enrolled with Essential Church School?  Please visit the school website for kindergarten graduation registration information before completing forms.  Essential members get a discounted rate.