Will you be graduating one of your teens this spring? If so, are you thinking about doing a special family event or instead thinking about a graduation ceremony?
Homemade Celebrations
Do you want to host a family graduation party? My friends at 7 Sisters Homeschool have ideas for a homemade ceremony that I think you will love.
And Sue, from Journeying Sue blog, has a wonderful post on how she made her own graduation ceremony for her son.
And Let's Homeschool High School has lots of ideas for family oriented celebrations.
Homeschool Graduation Ceremonies
In our house, my daughter wanted to participate in a graduation ceremony.
In our house, my daughter wanted to participate in a graduation ceremony.
This year our association still offered the ceremony and adapted it to be online.
Back a few years ago, we went to one in our state sponsored by our homeschool association, in person.
It was a regional ceremony, sponsored by WHO (Washington Homeschool Organization). And do you know what we had the day before? My teen's homeschool prom! Somehow, everything came off....
The next morning, we all got up early, ironed my teen's graduation gown and went to our state's own graduation ceremony.
What is a homeschool graduation ceremony like?
The main part of the ceremony was the following: Each grad wrote up a short statement to be read at the ceremony, about their homeschooling years.....
It was a joy to listen to all of them. Each story reflected the individuality of each student. And what they each got out of homeschooling.
The parent was then called up to the stage, and they presented their teen the homeschool diploma. It was just beautiful.
Some teens were planning on going on to college or community college, others had vocational oriented plans, and some didn't know yet where they would be headed....
It was a regional ceremony, sponsored by WHO (Washington Homeschool Organization). And do you know what we had the day before? My teen's homeschool prom! Somehow, everything came off....
What is a homeschool graduation ceremony like?
The main part of the ceremony was the following: Each grad wrote up a short statement to be read at the ceremony, about their homeschooling years.....
It was a joy to listen to all of them. Each story reflected the individuality of each student. And what they each got out of homeschooling.
The parent was then called up to the stage, and they presented their teen the homeschool diploma. It was just beautiful.
Some teens were planning on going on to college or community college, others had vocational oriented plans, and some didn't know yet where they would be headed....
They all shared their homeschool experiences in their own way.
Here's the whole graduating class:
Here's the whole graduating class:
Homeschool Graduation Ceremonies in Your State
Many homeschool associations offer these around the country. Google your state's homeschool association to find out.
For more information on How to Have A Homeschool Graduation click the title, written by my friend, Vicki from 7 Sisters Homeschool.
Homeschool Diplomas
Graduation reminded us of how happy we were that we homeschooled all the way.
Having the opportunity to homeschool our daughter helped make the difference in her finding her own way and in her personal growth and in her faith.
Watching her learn and grow, we grew as a family. Together.
It's a great place to start if you are new to homeschooling high school OR if you are wondering about college.
It's a step by step guide to planning and doing high school at home.
Plus resources for college, if that is in the plan for your dear teen.
Would you like to get a PDF of a chapter of my book?
It's a free download. The link is below this graphic.
Thanks for stopping by BJ's Homeschool,
Betsy
Betsy is mom to her now college grad, whom she homeschooled through high school. She blogs at BJ's Homeschool, and wrote -Homeschooling High School with College in Mind, 2nd Edition, She offers FREE homeschool help through messages at BJ's Consulting, and has had some of her articles picked up by the Huffington Post.
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Congratulations to your daughter, and to you! Than you for sharing these special moments!
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Thanks for stopping by, Jill R. and sharing your comments! It is wonderful to share our graduation with you and your readers on the Thoughtful Spot! It has been a busy and special time for our family,
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