Class of 2018 January Newsletter
-From the Counseling Department
Happy New Year & Welcome Back!
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
As of January 5, 2018 you have 134 days until Graduation!!
Graduation Practice
Wednesday, May 16, 2018, 08:00 AM
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), East Main Street, Murfreesboro, TN, United States
Congratulations to Griffin!
Congratulations to Griffin Collins for being selected as a recipient of the Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship!
Congratulations Seniors on your College Acceptances!
William Blankenship - MTSU
McKenzie Clark - University of Memphis
Griffin Collins - University of Tennessee Knoxville, MTSU
Susanna Davis - Austin Peay State University
Bailey Dorff - MTSU, Tennessee Tech, University of Memphis, UT Martin
Paz Dozie-Nnamah - UT Knoxville, Georgetown, Rice University, George Washington University
Jackson Giles - UT Chattanooga, MTSU, UT Knoxville, Tennessee Tech
Brooklyn Hopkins - MTSU Honors College, Tennessee Tech, ETSU
Amy Lin - MTSU, University of Alabama
Haley Perkins - MTSU, UT Knoxville
Andrew Reed - UT Knoxville Honors College
Tabitha Tripp - MTSU
Attendance Matters!
We have help for your FAFSA!!
We will have a representative from TSAC at BHS on January 11th from 8:00-11:00am and 4:00-6:00pm to help students and their parents complete their FAFSA in the Media Center.
Tennessee Promise: FILE YOUR FAFSA BY JAN. 16TH!
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.
Graduation Requirements
English = 4 credits
Math = 4 credits
Science = 3 credits
Social Studies = 2 credits
Government/Economics = 1 credit
Fine Art = 1 credit
Personal Finance = ½ credit
Wellness = 1 ½ credit
Foreign Language = 2 credits
Elective focus (pathway) = 3 credits
Elective = 1 credit
*A total of 23 credits are needed for graduation.
**All seniors must take the ACT and the Civics Test to graduate.
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.
Rutherford County Hiring Event
The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Murfreesboro American Job Center will host a hiring event on April 10, 2018 at Blackman High School. We know that not all graduates have college plans, and those who attend college locally often work part time. This is a great way to bring those looking for a job into immediate contact with empolyers who are hiring. Stay tuned for more details in the upcoming newsletters.