Class of 2019 Senior Newsletter
November 2018 Edition
Counselor Contact Information
Counselors:
A-D, Mrs. Borel borelc@rcschools.net ext. 22909
Interim, Mrs. Allen allene@rcschools.net
E-K, Ms. Bryan bryanc@rcschools.net ext. 22906
L-R, Mrs. Barber, barbers@rcschools.net ext. 22907
S-Z, Mrs. Clawson clawsons@rcschools.net ext. 22908,
Crisis/College, Mrs. Breiner, breinerj@rcschools.net ext. 22905
Graduation Coach, Mrs. Garrott, garrottk@rcschools.net ext. 22904
Counseling Secretary, Mrs. Sadler sadlerm@rcschools.net ext. 22910
Counseling Secretary, Mrs. Kasbee, kasbeec@rcschools.net ext. 22744
November 6 - No School
November 15 - Early Dismissal
November 21, 22, 23 - No School
Eric Farmer from Tennessee Student Assistance will be at Blackman Tuesday, January 15 from 9-1pm and 5-7pm to help our senior students and parents of seniors complete their FAFSA.
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP!!
Front row Left to Right:
Trey Knox - University of Arkansas (football)
Jordan Burchfield - Trevecca Nazarene University (basketball)
Adonis Otey - University of Arkansas (football)
Back Row: Left to Right
Karly Donaldson - Dyersburg State (softball)
Kendall Andrews - University of Tennessee Chattanooga (softball)
Congratulations to the following seniors on their college acceptances!
Andrew Bloomfield - Lipscomb University
Jaida Bond - University of North Alabama
Aubrey Caster - Western Kentucky University, University of Central Florida, MTSU
Catherine Dodd - UT Chattanooga
Bailey Eshleman - Auburn University, Tennessee Tech, MTSU
Adrian Hernandez - UT Knoxville, University of Kentucky, Western Kentucky University
Emma Kassebaum - Lee University, Lipscomb University
Jessica May - Florida College
Sarah McDaniel - UT Chattanooga, UT Knoxville
Stephanie Melliere - Chattanooga State
Kristin Mortinsen - Chattanooga State, Motlow
Julia Neal - MTSU, Motlow
Alberto Ortiz - MTSU
Kendall Reynolds - UT Knoxville, University of Alabama, Auburn University
Abigail Swanson - Lee University, MTSU
Mary Grace Tynes - MTSU
ASVAB Test
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery is the most widely used multiple-aptitude test battery in the world. As an aptitude test, the ASVAB measures your strengths, weaknesses, and potential for future success. The ASVAB also provides you with career information for various civilian and military occupations and is an indicator for success in future endeavors whether you choose to go to college, vocational school, or a military career.
Your ASVAB Score can be Critical
ASVAB test scores are broken down by the individual sub-tests and composites of the sub-tests. One of the most critical of these scores is the Armed Forces Qualification Test, which is used to determine if you are qualified to join the military service. Each service determines the qualification AFQT score for enlisting in their service.
The AFQT is comprised of your test results in Arithmetic Reasoning (AR), Math Knowledge (MK), and Verbal Composite (VE) x 2. Your Verbal Composite score is a combination of your Word Knowledge and Paragraph Comprehension scores.
Thursday, Nov 15, 2018, 08:30 AM
Blackman High School, Blaze Drive, Murfreesboro, TN, USA
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Money, Money, Money
PROM 2019!
Friday, Apr 12, 2019, 07:30 PM
MTSU Ballroom
Graduation Requirements
The following 23 credits are required for graduation:
English - 4 credits (English I, II, III, IV)
Math - 4 credits (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, 4th Math)
Science -3 credits (Biology, Chemistry or Physics, & 1 other Science)
Social Studies - 3 credits (World History, US History, Economics/Government)
Fine Art Credit - 1 credit (Art, Chorus, Band, Theatre, or General Music)
Foreign Language - 2 credits (2 years of the same language)
Focus Elective (Pathway) - 3 credits in one area
Elective - 1 credit
Wellness - 1.5 credits (Wellness and PE II or School Sport)
Personal Finance - .5 credit
*Students must also take the Civics Test and ACT in order to graduate.
Graduate with Honors & Distinction
English: 18
Math: 22
Reading: 22
Science: 23
Meeting these benchmarks means that you are ready for freshman level college courses.
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
Graduation with Honors - recognized at graduation and eligible for an orange cord
Graduation with Distinction - recognized at graduation and eligible for an orange stole
* If you have met the requirements for either one, let your counselor know by the end of December.
Planning to play sports in college?
- If you are planning to play at a Division I or Division II school, you will need to be certified by the NCAA Eligibility Center in order to compete. You must create a Certification Account with the NCAA Clearinghouse in order to make official visits to Division I and II schools or to sign a National Letter of Intent.
- If you are planning to play at a Division III school or are undecided, you will need to create a profile page at the NCAA Clearinhouse. You will then receive an NCAA ID and important reminders will be sent to you as your complete high school.
Things to Know This Month
November Checklist:
- Complete enrollment and scholarship applications. Review them with a parent, teacher, or counselor.
- Beginning October 1st, the FAFSA became available. Continue working on completing and submitting your application. Make it a goal to complete the FAFSA.
- Finalize your college essay.
- Complete letters of recommendations for applications that require them.
- Check the list of scholarships posted on the Blackman Counseling Website for updated scholarship opportunities.
- If you have not already done so, sign up and take the ACT.
- Notify Mrs. Breiner as you receive admission letters!
Launch My Career!
- Need help searching for colleges, majors, and jobs while evaluating salaries and what matches your goals?
- Launch My Career makes it possible to help you cut through what can be confusing and overwhelming information.
- Click here to check out the Launch My Career TN website and use their tools to help you learn more about your future career!
College Day
Graduation Information!
Blackman High School Graduation Frequently Asked Questions
General Information
- When is graduation?
Blackman High School’s 2019 Graduation ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 2:30 p.m., 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.
- Do seniors have to participate in graduation in order to graduate?
No. Participation in graduation is not a requirement for graduating from high school.
- 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
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