Graduation & Celebration
Date – Time
May 29, 2025
– 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Grade/Age Restriction
Adult 20+ ; 15 y/o–19 y/o
Location
Longwood Community Building
Additional Information
We are excited to help you celebrate your high school senior's accomplishments! Please join us for a graduation ceremony and celebration for this year's seniors. Graduates will receive an original, custom-made Ceremonial Diploma in a black certificate cover with a gold foil border.
Note that Sunshine State Homeschoolers is not a school and is not a degree granting institution. However, we are issuing a Ceremonial Diploma to congratulate our homeschoolers on their accomplishment as they move on to the next phase of their future.
If you are in need of an Official FL DOE recognized high school diploma, please reach out to Sunshine State Academy K-12: Home | SSHA (sshacademy.org) Homeschoolers registered with Sunshine State Academy K-12 will receive an official diploma during the ceremony.
Please note that space is limited for this event so please register early. Please complete this form for each graduate that you are registering.
Requirements to participate in the graduation ceremony and celebration:
*Must be a high school senior who is currently a home education student (registered with the county or an umbrella school)
*Attach the following information to this form prior to submission OR email items to ssshomeschoolers@gmail.com
*Graduation script or biography statement: This statement should describe accomplishments of your graduate, their interests, and plans for the future, such as college or career plans. The statement should outline what sets them apart and how homeschool was the best school choice for them. Please limit this statement to 150 words and avoid any political or religious references as this is a secular ceremony. The script or biography statement will be read during our ceremony and may be edited due to length or content.
*A picture of your homeschool senior when they were younger. Pictures from the elementary school years, extracurricular activities or sports when younger, etc. work perfectly.
*A picture of your senior now. This does not have to be a professional senior photo. This can be any picture of them now. Pictures will be included in our slideshow and may be edited for presentation purposes.
Steps needed to participate in the graduation ceremony and celebration:
*Complete this registration form and agree to the participation agreement by May 1, 2024.
*Gather requested items (see above) and either attach it to this form during registration or email to ssshomeschoolers@gmail.com.
*Send payment in the amount of $80 per graduate to ssshomeschoolers@gmail.com via PayPal using the Friends/Family option only by May 3, 2024.
(All payments are non-refundable and non-exchangeable)
*Please note that cap, gown, and tassels are required but are not included in the ceremony fee. While seniors can purchase any cap and gown of their choosing, it should be a solid color. The Grad Shop (https://www.gradshop.com/high-school-graduation/cap-gown-packages/caps-gowns-tassels) offers graduation cap and gown. However, you can purchase yours from any provider you prefer.
*Note that there will NOT be a graduation rehearsal for graduates.
Graduation Ceremony and Celebration Day!
Date: May 29, 2024
Time: 1:30-3:30 PM (depending on number of graduates)
Please plan to arrive by 1:30 PM for check in and seating.
Event Location:
Longwood Community Building
200 W Warren Avenue
Longwood, FL 32750
Arrival: Parking is available in the parking lot across the street. When entering the facility, please sign in.
Attire: Graduates should dress semi-formal/formal under their cap and gown. Dress and appearance at the graduation and celebration is the responsibility of the parents and graduates. Please use sound judgement to ensure that attire is not offensive or inappropriate.
Unique Abilities: If there are any specific accommodations that are needed for your graduate, family, or guests please indicate so in the registration form.
Guests: Each graduate receives 4 guests with their ceremony fee. Additional guests are $15 each due to space capacity limits.
Total Cost Example: $80 per graduate (with 4 guests). Additional guests (for example 3) X $15 = $45. $45 + $80 = $125
During the ceremony, we will have a brief introduction. Then, each graduate will be called in alphabetical order. Their script or biographical statement will be read as we congratulate them on their completion of their homeschool journey. Although we will not have photographs or videos of the graduation and ceremony available for purchase, parents and guests are welcome to take pictures of and video their graduate. After we have congratulated all graduates, light refreshments will be served as we celebrate what the future holds for our graduates.
Contact Chrysalis at 407-300-4212
Signups
Deadline for Signup: 4/1/2025 at 12:00 AM EST