
Graduation
Graduation is more than a ceremony.
It is the celebration of years of faithfulness, perseverance, growth, and God's provision throughout your family's homeschool journey. It marks the completion of one chapter and the exciting beginning of another.
At PPEA, we believe graduation should be an experience—not simply an event. While commencement is the culmination of the year, the memories created along the way are just as meaningful. Our desire is to provide opportunities for students to build friendships, encourage one another, celebrate their accomplishments, and strengthen their faith as they prepare for the future.
Throughout the senior year, graduates will participate in traditions, gatherings, and special events that create lasting memories. Whether gathering for a Christmas celebration, serving together, decorating graduation caps, enjoying Senior Sunset, or walking across the graduation stage, each moment is designed to celebrate God's faithfulness and the unique journey of every graduate.
We also recognize that graduation is a family achievement. Homeschooling is a partnership built on countless hours of teaching, mentoring, encouraging, and praying. Parents, siblings, grandparents, and loved ones have all played an important role in helping each graduate reach this milestone. Graduation is an opportunity to celebrate that shared accomplishment together.
As a Christ-centered organization, our greatest desire is not simply to recognize academic success but to encourage graduates to continue pursuing God's calling for their lives. Whether their next step leads to college, career, military service, ministry, entrepreneurship, or another path, our prayer is that they will seek first the Lord, serve others with humility, and faithfully use the gifts He has given them.
As the Class of 2027 begins this next chapter, we celebrate not only what has been accomplished, but also the incredible future that lies ahead. We are honored to walk alongside your family during this special season and look forward to celebrating all that God has done—and all He has yet to do.
Graduation Ceremony Details
This year’s commencement ceremony will be held on
May 15, 2027 at Starkey Road Baptist Church
8800 Starkey Road, Seminole, FL 33777
Graduation is an amazing accomplishment for the student (and parent) that should be celebrated to its fullest. Join us as we honor our graduates’ completion of their homeschool journey and the beginning of what God has in store for their future.
Early Registration (through November 30, 2026)
All graduates regardless of membership status — $275
December 1, 2026 – February 13, 2027
PPEA Members — $300
Non-Members — $335
MANDATORY DATES AND DEADLINES TO REMEMBER:
November 30, 2026 - Early Registration Closes
February 13, 20267– Graduation Registration Deadline
April 10, 2027 – Graduation Brunch
May 14, 2027 – Rehearsal Dinner & Commencement Run Through
May 15, 2027 – Commencement Ceremony
Graduation fee includes:
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Official PPEA Cap, Gown & Tassel
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Graduation Handbook
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Planned Senior Class Events
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Graduation Brunch
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Graduation Rehearsal Dinner
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Reserved Senior Display Table
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Reserved Family Seating
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Full-Color Graduation Keepsake Program
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Professional Ceremony Photography Package
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Ceremony Venue Rental and Technical Crew
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Graduation Livestream Link
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Downloadable Graduation Video


