Graduation

Participation Eligibility

All eligible Accredited Program graduating seniors and their families are invited to attend the Abeka Academy graduation activities and ceremony held on the beautiful campus of Pensacola Christian College. Eligible students will receive additional information in December.

To participate, eligible students must

  • Have a grade 12 begin date on or before November 27, 2017.
  • The petition will become available on Wednesday, December 13, 2017. Please check back on or after that date
  • Make sure that all first through third grading period completed progress reports with required work are in the Abeka Academy Office by April 1, 2018.

Additional information regarding fees, dates, etc., will be sent to graduating seniors.

Accommodations—Discounts are provided by many local area hotels. Learn More.

Accredited enrollment—If your child is not yet a part of the Abeka Academy Accredited Program, purchase an Abeka Academy Enrollment. After you check out, choose the accredited option on your dashboard.

If you are currently using Independent Study and would like to switch to the Accredited Program, contact us for help and details.

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2017 Highlights

Last May, over 470 Abeka Academy seniors and their families celebrated at the Commencement Exercises on the campus of Pensacola Christian College.

Festivities began on Friday afternoon with a Welcome Meeting, campus tours, the Sports Center Spectacular, and a Pensacola Christian Academy concert. On Saturday, the graduates received their diplomas at a special Commencement ceremony. Joshua Birx, a favorite video teacher, delivered the challenge to the senior class.

Requirements

  • Students must complete a total of 24 credits (minimum of four credits with Abeka Academy in grade 12).
  • Class rank is based on a weighted GPA scale with those others who graduate by May 31 of their current school year.
  • College-bound students are required to take the ACT or SAT. Accredited students use high school code 101388.

Diplomas are issued to graduating seniors when graduation requirements have been met.

  • All coursework must be completed.
  • All required credits must be completed.
  • All lessons, whether streaming or DVD, must have been viewed.
  • If applicable, all DVDs must have been returned.

Contact us at graduation*abekaacademy|org for more information.

Academic Honors

Graduating seniors participating in the Abeka Academy graduation ceremony are eligible to receive academic awards.

President’s Award

  • At least 3.5 unweighted GPA
  • Ranking of 85th percentile or above on a nationally recognized standardized test, such as the ACT or SAT
  • Test scores must be received in the Abeka Academy office no later than May 1 for consideration

Academic Achievement Award

  • 4.0 unweighted GPA
  • All A’s for each semester of the four years of high school

Academic Honors Award

  • 4.0 unweighted GPA
  • All A’s for each semester of the four years of high school
  • Must have completed all available honors courses in the Abeka Academy accredited program

Hotel Lodging Near PCC

PCC offers comfortable lodging options at Campus House, which is adjacent to campus and only a short walk away. If you’re looking for lodging in town, discounts are provided by many area hotels. Contact the hotel directly to inquire whether a discount is offered to PCC guests.

Campus House

(800) 443-7742
5438 Rawson Lane Adjacent to PCC Campus

Within 5–10 min.

near I-10
Courtyard by Marriott
(850) 857-7744
451 Creighton Rd
(800) 321-2211

Fairfield Inn
(850) 484-8001
7325 North Davis Hwy
(800) 228-2800

Hampton Inn & Suites
(850) 505-7500
7050 Plantation Rd

SpringHill Suites
(850) 475-0055
487 Creighton Rd
(800) 228-9290

TownePlace Suites by Marriott
(850) 484-7022
481 Creighton Rd
(850) 316-3204
near Airport
Hampton Inn
(850) 478-1123
2187 Airport Blvd
(800) 426-7866

Hilton Garden Inn
(850) 479-8900
1144 Airport Blvd
(800) 445-8667

Homewood Suites
(850) 474-3777
5049 Corporate Woods Dr
(800) 225-5466

Hyatt Place
(850) 483-5599
161 Airport Lane (at airport)
(888) 735-2978
near Pensacola Bay
Courtyard by Marriott
(850) 439-3330
700 East Chase St
(800) 321-2211

Residence Inn
(850) 432-0202
601 East Chase St
(800) 331-3131

Within 15–20 min.

Northwest Pensacola
Country Inn & Suites
(850) 944-7653
2607 Wilde Lake Blvd
(800) 596-2375

Best Western
(850) 477-7474
2390 West Detroit Blvd
(800) 937-8376

Holiday Inn Express
(850) 944-8442
130 Loblolly Lane
(800) 465-4329

Within 20–30 min.

near NAS Pensacola
near Pensacola Beach
Hampton Inn
(850) 932-6800
2 Via De Luna Dr
(800) 426-7866

Springhill Suites by Marriott
(850) 932-6000
24 Via De Luna Dr
(800) 406-7885

For Additional Information

Pensacola Visitors Center
(800) 874-1234

Pensacola Chamber of Commerce
(850) 438-4081

See map of Hotels in Pensacola Area

Abeka, P.O. Box 19100, Pensacola, FL  32523-9100
1-877-223-5226

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