Class of 2018 February Newsletter
-From the Counseling Department
Counselors:
A-D, Mrs. Borel borelc@rcschools.net
E-K, Ms. Bryan bryanc@rcschools.net
L-R, Mrs. Barber barbers@rcschools.net
S-Z, Mrs. Clawson clawsons@rcschools.net
College/Career/Crisis Intervention, Mrs. Breiner breinerj@rcschools.net
Graduation Coach, Mrs. Garrott garrottk@rcschools.net
Counseling Secretary, Mrs. Sadler sadlerm@rcschools.net
Counseling Secretary, Mrs. Kasbee kasbeec@rcschools.net
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Congratulations Senior Students!
Kaeli Dorsey - UT Knoxville, University of Alabama, Ole Miss, MTSU
Timmy Gardner - UT Knoxville
Kacey James - MTSU, Motlow, University of Tennessee Chattanooga
Ethan McDowell - University of Tennessee Chattanooga, Eastern Tennessee State University, Tennessee Technical University
Jason Letart - MTSU
Sara O'Brien - University of Tennessee Knoxville, University of Tennessee Chattanooga, MTSU
Amyia Davis - Ohio University, Union University, MTSU, Tennessee Technical University
Dakota Deuel - Motlow University
Madison Fabber - University of Tennessee Knoxville, MTSU
Ryan Foster - MTSU
Alexis Fouts - University of Tennessee Chattanooga, MTSU
Kyla Penick - MTSU
Peyton Tranas - University of Tennessee Chattanooga, MTSU, Belmont University
Rutherford County Hiring Event-Register now!
On April 10, Class of 2018 seniors from 9 Rutherford County high schools will travel to Blackman High School for the 2nd Annual Senior Hiring Event. With resumes in hand, students will be given the opportunity to pre-apply, interview, and be hired for job openings on the spot!
Whether looking for a full-time, part-time, or summer job after graduation, you don't want to miss this opportunity to network and apply with 60+ employers in a few of Rutherford County's fastest growing industries: construction, health care, hospitality and tourism, logistics and manufacturing...just to name a few. Military recruiters will also be in attendance.
STUDENTS MUST ARRIVE WITH RESUME COPIES AND DRESSED PROFESSIONALLY.
To learn more information, view available job, or register, visit bit.ly/SeniorHiringEvent
Blackman High School Prom!
Friday, Apr 13, 2018, 07:30 PM
MTSU Student Union Ballroom
ALL SENIORS MUST....
Tennessee Promise
File your FAFSA
ACT Dates
April 14th
June 9th
Register online at actstudent.org. The Blackman High School code is 431636.
ILEAD ACT Prep
When: Saturdays beginning 2/17 from 7:30-3:30
Where: Blackman High School
Cost: $150.00
Deadline to register is February 13th. You must register online by clicking here.
ACT Prep with Shmoop
- Your username is your full RCS email address: username@student.rcschools.net (Example: jdoe1234@student.rcschools.net)
- Your password is your 7 digit state ID number (lunch number).
- If Shmoop asks you for a "magic word", contact Mrs. Brown at brownk@rcschools.net
- Be sure to use our schools' login page at: https://schools.shmoop.com/login/rutherfordcounty/blackman-high-school
RUTHERFORD COUNTY WORK ETHIC DISTINCTION
Adventurous, Energetic, Safety Conscious, Good with Guests? Looking for a job?
Graduation Practice
Wednesday, May 16, 2018, 08:00 AM
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), East Main Street, Murfreesboro, TN, United States
Transcript Requests
Colleges and universities will ask that your student send an official transcript when they apply. This is the process they should follow:
- Go to the counseling office and fill out a Transcript Request Form located beside Mrs. Sadler’s desk.
- Pay $2.
- It will be ready to pick up in 3 days or Mrs. Sadler can mail it for you.
College Day
Planning to play sports in college?
If your student is planning to play sports at an NCAA Division I or II college, he/she must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net. NCAA requires 16 core courses. Make sure your student has met those requirements by talking with their coach and counselor.
Graduating with Honors and Distinction
To graduate with honors students must meet the following ACT benchmarks:
English: 18
Math: 22
Reading: 22
Science: 23
Distinction
To graduate with distinction students must attain a 3.0 GPA and meet one of the following criteria:
- Participate in at least one Governor’s School
- Participate in one of the TN’s all State musical organizations
- Be selected as a National Merit Finalist or Semi-Finalist
- Attain a composite score of 31 or higher on the ACT
- Attain a score of 3 or higher on at least 2 Advanced Placement Exams
- Earn 12 or more semester hours of transcripted postsecondary credit
- Earn a nationally recognized industry certification
*Seniors must let their counselor know by December if they are graduating with distinction.
Scholarship Money!
Graduation Information
When is Graduation? Blackman High School’s 2018 Graduation ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 19th beginning at 7:00pm, at Middle Tennessee State University’s Murphy Center.
Do guests have to have tickets in order to attend graduation? There are no tickets for guests.
Is my senior limited on the number of guests he/she may invite? There is no limit to the number of guests a senior may invite.
If my senior graduates in December, can he/she still participate in the May graduation ceremony? Yes. He/She will need to complete the items listed for seniors.
Who do I contact for more information? Information will be sent home with your senior in November, March, and late April. You may also contact Mr. Weeks, our graduation coordinator, if you need any assistance. His email address is weeksm@rcschools.net or you may leave him a message at (615)904-3850 ext. 22978.