Blaze Junior Newsletter
April 2018
Your School Counselors
Mrs. Borel [Last Names A-D]
Ms. Bryan [Last Names E-K]
Mrs. Barber [Last Names L-R]
Mrs. Clawson [Last Names S-Z]
Mrs. Breiner [College/Career]
Follow us on Twitter @blazecounseling
Save the Date!!!
When? Thursday, April 19th at 6:00 pm
Where? Blackman High School Auditorium
What's Happening??
Bring your parents to our Dual Enrollment Information Night to help answer all of your Dual Enrollment questions. There will also be an opportunity after the meeting to complete the documents needed for your Dual Enrollment Application Packet.
Not sure what to complete for your Dual Enrollment Application Packet?
https://bhs.rcschools.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=546786&type=d&pREC_ID=1393666
***Packets are DUE no later than May 11th
Looking for something to do this summer?
Depending on the program you choose, there is the opportunity to make friends with fellow NYU summer program students and explore New York City. To learn more about the different programs offered, visit nyu.edu/highschool.
Areas of Study:
- Arts & Media
- Business
- Humanities & Social Sciences
- STEM
- Education & Health
- College Prep
Graduation Requirements
English = 4 credits
Math = 4 credits
Science = 3 credits
Social Studies = 2 credits
Fine Art = 1 credit
Government/Economics = 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. Remember, it is your responsibility to make sure you take all of the classes you need to graduate.
How to Calculate your GPA
Total quality points / Total # of semester grades = GPA
A = 4 quality points
B = 3 quality points
C = 2 quality points
D = 1 quality point
F = 0 quality points
Important: Zeros do affect your grade!! It takes three ‘100s’ to bring one zero up to a passing grade.
There is still time to get those grades up! Check out Blackman Tutoring during C & I!
Check out the Tutoring Services during C & I time!
What? Tutoring for English, Math, Biology, and Foreign Language [Latin- Monday. Spanish- Tuesday & Thursday. French-Wednesday]
Where? The BHS Library
When? Every Day during C & I
For additional tutoring information check out the Blackman Tutoring Services at:
https://bhs.rcschools.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=546952&type=d&pREC_ID=1269745
Need to take the ACT?
There are two college entrance exams: the ACT and the SAT. Every junior will take the ACT in the spring during the school day, paid for by the state of Tennessee. To register for additional tests, you need to register online at www.actstudent.org (ACT) or www.collegeboard.com (SAT) and pay the test fee.
BHS High School Code: 431636
ACT Test Dates:
Test Date____Registration Deadline
June 10 --------- May 5
Here are some free practice websites: