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(Shhhh... we aren't telling Middlest that this exists until next spring... ;))
The ordering process was the same as before and ran quite smoothly. Once again, even with the Standard options, there is room for variation and personal expression, which we all know homeschooling families appreciate. For a slightly higher price, you can upgrade to the "Personalized Diploma" which we did, as I wanted the ability to customize a couple of items.
First, you have to choose the size (old-fashioned 6x8 that I graduated with, or more modern 8.5x11~ In order to fit in with other graduates, we went with the 8.5x11)
Next, choose the Center Seal on the diploma. The top three come standard, and there is an extra charge for all of the others. We chose the "Private Education" seal (last one pictured) which was the same one we used for my daughter's diploma, in order to maintain consistency. These are definitely a nice way to add a more personal touch (and color?) to your student's diploma.
The next order of business is to input your child's name, your School Name, and optionally City and State, as well as verifying your authority to graduate your student.
The next order of business is to input your child's name, your School Name, and optionally City and State, as well as verifying your authority to graduate your student.
There are four different wordings to choose from (those below don't include the name of a state or commonwealth, but that is an additional wording option):
- Standard: "This certifies that ____ has satisfactorily completed the necessary requirements of study as prescribed by school administrators and is thereby presented with this High School Diploma and is entitled to all the rights and privileges pertaining thereto."
*The wording options below are not available for the Standard Diploma
- Honors: "Whereas ___ has satisfactorily completed the necessary requirements of study as prescribed by school administrators for graduation from the College Preparatory Course she/he is thereby granted this High School Diploma and is entitled to all the rights and privileges pertaining thereto."
- Thanks to God: "With thanks to God and in acknowledgment of His enabling grace we joyfully present ____ with this diploma. It is the culmination of his/her High School education, a milestone at which we recognize his/her many accomplishments, and evidence that he/she has fulfilled all requirements for graduation."
- Godly Wisdom: "Whereas our daughter/son ______ has not only mastered a body of knowledge pursuant to a high school education, but has also demonstrated Godly wisdom and personal maturity based upon faith in Jesus Christ, we, her/his parents, present her/him with this High School Diploma. It is evidence that she/he has fulfilled all requirements for graduation and is given with confidence that she/he is equipped, by the grace of God, to meet the challenges of life as an adult."
Next is the optional verse or motto, which is where you can really personalize the diploma.
*There is no verse or motto option for the Standard Diploma
The standard verse options are:
- Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV): “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
- Proverbs 3:5-6 (KJV):“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” *which we used for our daughter's diploma
- Proverbs 9:10 (KJV): "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding."
The standard quote options are:
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”
- Robert Louis Stevenson: "Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for; it is a thing to be achieved.”
- Oliver Wendell Holmes: "Once the mind has been stretched by a new idea, it will never again return to its original size.”
OR you have the option to personalize the quote/verse. We chose to personalize for our son, as Romans 1:16 has been a HUGE part of his life, from his "I am UN-ASHA-MED" t-shirt that he wore constantly to his "one-one-six" Reach Records ball caps/shirts that have engendered questions as to it's meaning.
He truly *is* unashamed of the gospel of Christ!
The majority of the rest of the options (available for Standard and Personalized) are the details and cosmetic~ the date, the titles for the signatures, the type of paper (parchment or ivory), the lettering (Gothic or for an extra fee, hand-lettered calligraphy), an honors designation (or not).
And to complete the diploma it's time choose the cover options~ color choices and embossed design:
This is what ours looks like....
From here there are some other optional additions, like wallet-sized and archival copies of the diploma, or caps, gowns, and tassels.
All in all, this is a very easy and lovely way to commemorate your student's High School graduation and we are very pleased with the final product.
Other TOS Review Crew members were chosen to review the Caps and Gowns (For either Kindergarten OR High School), Kindergarten Diplomas, and Eighth Grade Diplomas, so be sure to check their reviews out if you want to know more about the other offerings.
Side note~ when your confirmation email comes in, it will not be from Homeschool Diploma, but Cornerstone Graduate Supply DBA Homeschool Diploma~ just in case you're looking through your inbox to find it. ;)
Not So Nutty Nitty Gritty
- Company: Homeschool Diploma
- Product: Standard Diploma
- Ages: High School Graduate
- Price: Base price of $29.99 with optional upgrades
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Blessings~
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