You have struggled through the high school homeschool curriculum with your child and now its over. If he or she were attending a regular school there would be a formal Graduation Ceremony for you to attend. So why should a child miss out on a graduation ceremony just because he is homeschooled? Hasn’t the child worked hard at mastering the homeschool curriculum? Hasn’t the child graded well in all his tests and evaluations? Why shouldn’t you as a family celebrate the event in a graduation ceremony? Here are a few ideas for a graduation ceremony for your home schooled high school student.
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The Guests
To make it a special day you need to share the event with the friends and family who are close to you and your child. Make a guest list of all the people you would like to invite to the graduation ceremony. Don’t go overboard with the number and make sure that you include the people your child wants to be present.
The Venue
This will depend on the total number of guests you are planning on having. If the number is manageable at home, its ideal. However you may find it easier to have the event in a conference room of a hotel. That way you won’t be physically running around on the day of the graduation ceremony to get things done. Of course you need to consider your budget and a home based ceremony can work out just fine.
The Dress
Some students may have an aversion to the traditional gown, specially if they are boys. In this case you may retain the hat with tassels, and chuck the gown in favor of a dress shirt and trousers. Thereby achieving a formal look which is acceptable at such a ceremony.
The Memories
A memory board filled with snapshots of the child at different stages of homeschooling is a great conversation starter. If the child has a creative skill it should be showcased. Paintings, or poems may be put up on the board. More active skills can be showcased with a performance during the ceremony. make sure that you print out a certificate scroll for the presentation.
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