TEACH CT - The Education Association of Christian Homeschoolers

Graduate Participation Information

REGISTRATION:  Graduating homeschooled high school seniors who wish to participate in the Graduate Recog­nition Ceremony on Saturday, June 14, 2025 must register by June 5th. Registration can be completed online (click here). Each graduate will pay a fee of $30. Payment must be made at the time of registration. 

FAMILY & GUESTS:  This memorable ceremony is free to attendees. The church has limited seating, therefore restrictions may apply on the number of guests depending on the number and order of registrations – so don’t delay! When you register to participate with your graduate, please indicate the approximate number of family members/guests you anticipate attending. If you plan to attend but are not registering a graduate, kindly RSVP to Karen Cupit: with the total number of guests by June 5th so that we can plan the appropriate seating and number of programs. Thank you!

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:  Information about the graduate will be printed in the evening’s program. Please complete registration and email your student’s biography and photo by June 5th to: . Late information may not be included in the program - thank you for being prompt. Suggested information can include number of years homeschooled, special interests or hobbies, post-graduate plans, scholarships awarded, a meaningful Bible verse, etc. Due to limited space in the program, please keep your student’s biography to under 200 words.

SLIDE SHOW:  TEACH presents a short slide show of our graduates during the ceremony. If you would like your graduate to be included, please send 4-5 photos to . If you would prefer not to participate, just your graduate’s name will appear in the slideshow presentation.

ATTIRE:  Cap and gown or other appropriate attire should be worn (slacks, shirts, and ties for young men, and modest dresses for young women).

DIPLOMAS:  Each family is responsible for furnishing their own diploma, which parents may present to their graduate during the program. Since there is no state requirement on what constitutes a homeschool diploma, each family is free to issue their own. Diploma templates are available on line.

PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS:  Parent’s may speak briefly about their graduate before they present their diploma if desired (tell a funny story, offer encouragement etc). Graduates may also speak after receiving their diploma. Please keep total time for each family’s words to six minutes.

PHOTOS AND VIDEO:  There will be an opportunity to have a keepsake video and professional quality photos of the ceremony and your family for an additional fee. The cost will be determined by the number of families who opt in, but should be <$30/family. Please email Ali Durbois: promptly to indicate your interest in the video/photo package.

REFRESHMENTS:  Light refreshments such as beverages will be served after the ceremony under the church’s outdoor tent. This will be a brief time when families can gather, fellowship, and take family photos. Families who would like to participate in this are encouraged to contribute an item or two.