Graduation

Graduation Links:

www.homeschooldiploma.com

The SHEM 2007 Homeschool High School Graduation was a great blessing for all who attended! Click here for photos

2008 Homeschool Graduation

This event is open to everyone. We encourage you and your family to attend whether you have a graduating student or not, and catch a glimpse of the future for your family. The evening promises to be a memorable and heartfelt occasion that will leave you inspired.

Download 2008 Graduation Registration Form here:

Download 2008 Graduation Cap & Gown Sizing form here:

Questions about Graduation?
Doug & Patti Holcomb
417-736-9806
dholcomb7402@juno.com

SHEM Scholarship:
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION of the OZARKS

Southwest Home Education Ministry (SHEM) Scholarship 2008
The SHEM Scholarship was established to provide one or more scholarships to students who have been home-schooled. There will be 2 $500.00 awards for the 2008-09 academic year.

Eligibility Criteria
• Home-schooled this year, and have been for the past two years
• Must be the equivalent of a graduating senior
• Demonstrate financial need by providing FAFSA – EFC confirmation
• Demonstrate wise time management
• Live in Southwest Missouri
• Plan to attend a 2 or 4 year college/university in Fall 2008

A complete application includes:

A completed CFO-Selected Scholarship Application form
A completed SHEM Scholarship Application form
An original copy of your high school transcript
Your ACT/SAT scores
Your FAFSA – EFC (Expected Family Contribution) confirmation form
An essay of no more than two pages, “How I spent my time in high school”
Two letters of recommendation from non-family members
DEADLINE
Your application must be received by March 14, 2008
Please fill in all information as requested. An incomplete application may be disqualified.

Please mail application and all required support materials in ONE envelope to:

Gay Lynn Russell, Scholarship Coordinator, Community Foundation of the Ozarks 425 E Trafficway, Springfield MO 65806
For questions contact Gay Lynn Russell at (417) 864-6199 or grussell@cfozarks.org

Download Scholarship Application Forms here: #1 #2

"...and let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we shall reap if we do not grow weary." Galatians 6:9

Graduation FAQ's

Are there any planning or informational meetings for the parents and/or their graduate to attend?
No, all of the planning has been done for you. We’ve streamlined the process so that all you have to do is attend rehearsal the night before graduation, and you’ll be ready.

What does the registration fee include?
The registration fee covers the graduation ceremony, including the facility, speaker, orchestra, programs, caps and gowns, and diploma.

Who will be the speaker at the graduation?
We typically invite the featured speaker of the Southwest Missouri Home Education Convention to deliver the graduation address.

Who presents the diploma to the graduates?
The parents of the graduates present the diplomas and are encouraged to say a few words commemorating the event. One or both parents may speak.

What does the cap and gown and diploma look like?
We order the cap and gown, along with the diploma from HSLDA. You may view them on their web site at www.hslda.org in the bookstore section.

Does SHEM sponsor a reception following the ceremony?
No, all space at the Expo Center SHEM has contracted for is being utilized for the convention. We have set the beginning time of the graduation ceremony such that there should be time afterwards for you to host your own private reception at a location of your choice.

May I keep my cap and gown?
Yes, the cap and gown is yours to keep.

When will I receive my cap and gown?
If you want to obtain your cap and gown prior to the rehearsal, you may do so by contacting the coordinator and making arrangements to pick it up.

Will there be pictures taken of the graduates?
Yes, we will have a photographer taking photos with a digital camera. Family pictures along with a group shot will be taken of all the graduates. Afterwards, all the photos will be burned onto a CD and sent to you. You may duplicate, enlarge, etc. as you like.