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SUMMARY:PSAT
DESCRIPTION:FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 10-11: \nThe PSAT is a test offering assessment in preparation for the SAT college entrance exam.  For high school juniors\, it is also a qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship program.  You can discover more HERE. \nThis is a digital test\, and you will need to provide a laptop or use a computer onsite. \nRegistration is nonrefundable and is due by Thursday\, September 10th. \nREGISTER HERE\nESSENTIAL FAMILIES ONLY:  Visit your Member Page for discount code.
URL:https://www.essentialchurchschool.org/event/psat/
LOCATION:Faulkner University – Birmingham Campus\, Southlake Parkway\, Birmingham\, Alabama\, 35244\, United States
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SUMMARY:Grades 3-8 Testing
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW\nRegister your grade 3-8 student for 2026 Achievement Testing 📝 Testing offers insight for you as a parent\, and it can also give clarity for a student’s current academic standing. \nPLEASE NOTE:  This is a 2-day testing process.  Your student will be required to attend BOTH testing days. \nPlease complete the form below to reserve your student’s participation before April 15th. \nEssential families receive a significant discount on the test administration. \nPlease check out our resource page at https://essentialchurchschool.org/resources/testing for other at-home testing options. \nMORE INFO ABOUT THE TEST: \nWe 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. \nTEST PREP: \nYou 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. \nLOCATION: \nEssential Office Building at 4000 Eagle Point Corporate Drive \nPark up and behind office building\, and enter through back double door entrance. \n 
URL:https://www.essentialchurchschool.org/event/grades-3-8-testing/
LOCATION:Essential Church School Offices\, 4000 Eagle Point Corporate Drive\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35242\, United States
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SUMMARY:Faulkner University Homeschool College Day
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://www.essentialchurchschool.org/event/faulkner-university-homeschool-college-day/
LOCATION:Faulkner University\, 5345 Atlanta Hwy\, Montgomery\, 36109\, United States
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SUMMARY:LB Studio Spring Portraits
DESCRIPTION:April 9\, 14\, & 15th by appointment only. \nParents can schedule a time at this link: https://lbstudiosphoto.client.photos/book/homeschoolspring \nStarting at only $30 + $10 for each additional child.
URL:https://www.essentialchurchschool.org/event/lb-studio-spring-portraits/
LOCATION:LB Studios\, 8141 Parkway Drive\, Leeds\, 35071\, United States
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SUMMARY:Birmingham Christian College Fair
DESCRIPTION:We encourage our high school students to attend this college fair and explore Christian college options. \n 
URL:https://www.essentialchurchschool.org/event/birmingham-christian-college-fair/
LOCATION:Westminster of Oak Mountain\, 5080 Cahaba Valley Trace\, Birmingham\, 35242\, United States
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SUMMARY:Morning Testing for Grades 3-8
DESCRIPTION: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) \nPLEASE NOTE:  This is a 2-day testing process.  Your student will be required to attend BOTH testing days. \nPlease complete the form below to reserve your student’s participation before April 1st.  Essential families receive a discount on the test administration.  Essential families should use the discount code:  TEST2025 \nNon-Essential students can test with us\, but you do have to verify that they are homeschooling students and where they are enrolled.  The discount code cannot be used for non-Essential students. \nPlease check out our resource page at http://essentialchurchschool.org/resources/testing for other at-home testing options. \nMORE INFO ABOUT THE TEST: \nWe 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. \nTEST PREP: \nYou 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. \nLOCATION: \nEssential Office Building at 4000 Eagle Point Corporate Drive \nPark up and behind office building\, and enter through back double door entrance. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.essentialchurchschool.org/event/morning-testing-for-grades-3-8-2/2025-05-02/
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SUMMARY:Morning Testing for Grades 3-8
DESCRIPTION: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) \nPLEASE NOTE:  This is a 2-day testing process.  Your student will be required to attend BOTH testing days. \nPlease complete the form below to reserve your student’s participation before April 1st.  Essential families receive a discount on the test administration.  Essential families should use the discount code:  TEST2025 \nNon-Essential students can test with us\, but you do have to verify that they are homeschooling students and where they are enrolled.  The discount code cannot be used for non-Essential students. \nPlease check out our resource page at http://essentialchurchschool.org/resources/testing for other at-home testing options. \nMORE INFO ABOUT THE TEST: \nWe 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. \nTEST PREP: \nYou 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. \nLOCATION: \nEssential Office Building at 4000 Eagle Point Corporate Drive \nPark up and behind office building\, and enter through back double door entrance. \n  \n\n 
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SUMMARY:Ready? Let's Read! Christian Book Fair
DESCRIPTION:Essential is excited to offer this resource for our families and students!
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