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SUMMARY:Kindergarten Graduation 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEssential families with enrolled kindergarten students should check their Member Page for the Kindergarten Graduation link in order to secure a discount code.\nEssential Church School offers this special ceremony for the general homeschool community. \nFor your graduate to participate\,\nNEEDED BY APRIL 1 \nOrder any needed caps/gowns/tassels by April 1st.  We encourage all graduates to have a cap and tassel.  Our group order helps keep cost low. \n\nORDER NOW\n\n  \nNEEDED BY MAY 1 \n\nPay the graduation fee and let us know graduate’s full name for diploma and preferred name for cake.  Space is limited.\nEmail 3 pictures of your graduate to us by May 1st.  Make sure you include at least 1 baby photo.  Email to info (at) essentialchurchschool.org\nInvite family and friends to join us for this special day!\n\nFAQS\nWhat does the graduation fee cover?  Event space coordination\, personalized cake reception\, graduate gift\, and printing costs. \nWhat 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. \nWhat 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. \nDO 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 Essential Church School. \n\nABOUT THE DAY \nPlan 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. \n***Please note that helium balloons are not allowed.*** \n\nAre 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. \n$30 / Graduate Registration (Family/Friends attend for FREE)
URL:https://www.essentialchurchschool.org/event/kindergarten-graduation-2026/
LOCATION:Church of the Highlands | Greystone Campus\, 1701 Lee Branch Lane\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35242\, United States
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SUMMARY:High School Graduation Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:We look forward to a special\, formal evening celebrating our high school graduates. \nGraduates and their parents should use Graduation Information link on the Member Page to register for participation and admissions. \nAdmissions 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. \nEach attendee is assigned to a reserved seating area with their graduate. You can let us know if you prefer to sit in a general seating area. \nScroll down to see the order form.  Be careful entering your email address and selecting appropriate tickets.  All payments are nonrefundable. 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 tickets do not have to be printed.  Viewing on a phone will be acceptable.) \nIf you have any questions or issues with ticket purchase\, please use the Contact Us tab above to send us a quick message. \nSmall children ages 5 and under only require a ticket if they need their own seat.  ***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.*** \n 
URL:https://www.essentialchurchschool.org/event/high-school-graduation-ceremony/
LOCATION:Church of the Highlands | Fultondale Campus\, 3250 Lowery Pkwy\, Fultondale\, AL\, 35068\, 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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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=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. \n \nEssential Office Building at 4000 Eagle Point Corporate Drive \nPark up and behind office building and enter through back double door entrance. \n ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4000 Eagle Point Corporate Drive:geo:-86.6647322,33.4000142
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SUMMARY:State Homeschool Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join homeschool families around the state for this special weekend.  Homeschool Alabama is offering a small and intimate time for inspiration\, encouragement\, and direction in the new school year. \nSomething for families in all stages of homeschooling:  beginners\, committed\, and veterans. \nWatch their social media for more details about the weekend\, but you will not regret taking this time to be refueled with resource and courage for the homeschool journey. \n 
URL:https://www.essentialchurchschool.org/event/state-homeschool-conference/
LOCATION:Faulkner University\, 5345 Atlanta Hwy\, Montgomery\, 36109\, United States
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