BCA February Newsletter
2019
The vision of the Collegiate Academy at Blackman High School is to create a challenging learning environment with a rigorous course of study where students can become well-rounded scholars who fulfill their potential as they transition from high school to post-secondary opportunities.
BCA Applications are Open - Apply Now!
Important Dates to Remember
January 22nd - Applications Available Online
February 8th - Applications Due
February 19-21 - Interviews
March 1st - Acceptance Letters Mailed Home
Congratulations Courtney McGill - 2nd place in Prepared Public Speaking FFA Competition!
MTSU Honors College Open House
For information about parking and a tentative schedule, visit www.mtsu.edu/honors/open-house.php.
The Honors College fosters the academic excellence and nurturing environment of a small liberal arts college within the setting of a major university. The free exchange of ideas and the opportunity to learn from one another in small classes taught by expert faculty makes the Honors College experience rich and meaningful.
The Honors College provides unique curricular and extracurricular experiences, an award-winning arts and literary magazine, and Honors credits for study abroad, Governor’s School, Advanced Placement and IB.
Students with a 25 on the ACT and a 3.5 high school GPA qualify to participate in the Honors College.
Email mmm8e@mtmail.mtsu.edu if you have any questions.
Congratulations to Miss Bowler Sarah Sanes!
Yard Sign Fundraiser
BCA will be selling yard signs to honor our 2019 Seniors. These are signs for any senior with an option for a BCA logo for BCA students. Here is the link to order: https://gofan.co/app/events/41924.
APPLY FOR YOUTH LEADERSHIP RUTHERFORD
Senior BCA Superlative Winners!
Connor Anderson
Outstanding Leadership
Katie Brewer
Aubrey Caster
Reilly Green
Kegan Hemsley
Paris Parker
Save the Date: Capstone Symposium
Thursday, Feb 21, 2019, 06:00 PM
BHS Cafeteria
CONGRATULATIONS to our BCA Homecoming Court Members!
Aubrey Caster
Congratulations to Aubrey for being selected as our 2019 Blackman High School Homecoming King!
BCA ACADEMIC SIGNING DAY
This is an academic signing day to recognize our BCA students who have signed with colleges as well as students who have enlisted in the armed forces. The time is to be determined.
Interested in earning Dual Enrollment Credit this Summer?
MTSU Sound and Recording Opportunity this Summer!
Middle Tennessee State University is hosting an All Access Academy Hands-On Music Producing and Sound Recording program for high school students June 17-21, 2019!
Learn more by clicking here!
BHS Class of 2019 Prom Moonlight Masquerade
Tickets will go on sale Friday, March 1
Friday, Apr 12, 2019, 07:30 PM
Middle Tennessee State University Ballroom
BCA Scholarship Opportunities
Class of 2019 BCA students will have the opportunity to apply for two scholarships:
- BHS will award one $500 scholarship to an outstanding BCA student.
- MTSU will award one $500 scholarship to an outstanding BCA student enrolling in MTSU.
MTSU Awarding Larger Scholarships for students with a 25 ACT score and 3.5 GPA
Excellent First Semester Conversation with Speaker Series!!!
Jill Savage, Business Owner
Jeff Zentner, Author
Emoni Wilkins, Singer
Conversation Speaker Series Coming Up....
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
10:00AM-11:00AM
Lynda R. Williams
Professor - Criminal Justice Administration
Middle Tennessee State University
28 Year Veteran of the United States Secret Service
Thursday, March 21, 2019
10:00AM-11:00AM
David Cicotello
English Professor at Motlow State Community College
Survived 6 Days in remote Utah
http://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=51454680&itype=cmsid
Blackman High School Class of 2019 Graduation
Sunday, May 19, 2019, 02:30 PM
Middle Tennessee State University, Murphy Center, Middle Tennessee Boulevard, Murfreesboro, TN, USA
BCA Parent Organization Corner
The BCAPO is a parent group whose goal is to support BCA students and teachers. It is free to join and all BCA parents are encouraged to check us out! We meet once a month and decide on ways we can support the BCA. Join the BCAPO Remind by texting @3gbh2k to the number 81010. Please use this link or phone directions to become a member:
https://www.remind.com/join/3gbh2k
Send your name, student’s name and email address. You will then be added to the BCAPO member’s list where you will have opportunities to serve.
*Our next meeting is Monday, February 11th at 6:30 in the Media Center.
ACT Dates
February 9, 2019
April 13, 2019
June 8, 2019
July 13, 2019
Register online at actstudent.org. The Blackman High School code is 431636.
Life Experience & Extra-Curricular Activities
Students must complete 40 hours of real-life experience in the area of his/her major. The experience must be approved by the faculty board. This experience can be completed any year but must be completed by April of the senior year. Click here for more information about life experience on the BCA website.
You can now report your extra-curricular hours online. Click here to find more information on extra-curricular hours and the link to report your hours. Fill out the form for each separate activity you complete and click submit. We will verify the hours each nine weeks with the club sponsor or coach.
BCA Courses
- Freshmen: Honors English I, Honors Biology, and Honors World History or AP Human Geography (must be enrolled in at least 2)
- Sophomores: Honors English II, Honors Algebra II or Advanced Honors Geometry, and Honors Chemistry (must be enrolled in at least 2)
- Juniors: AP English III, AP U.S. History or Dual Enrollment U.S. History, and Speech or Critical Thinking
- Seniors: Speech or Critical Thinking (if not already taken) and Capstone
Blackman Collegiate Academy Standards
Visit the BCA website for information on the following standards:
- Blackman Collegiate Academy Academic Standards
- Blackman Collegiate Academy Behavior Standards
- Blackman Collegiate Academy Extra Curricular Standards
- Blackman Collegiate Academy Events Attendance Standards
Do You Have News?
Do you have BCA questions? Here’s who to contact:
- Extra Curricular - Mr. Green: greenk@rcschools.net
- Life-Experience - Mrs. Noffsinger: noffsingerj@rcschools.net
- Research - Mrs. Jones: jonesre@rcschools.net
- Speaker Series - Mr. Seadorf: seadorfb@rcschools.net
- Academics - Mrs. Waite waitej@rcschools.net
- Communications - Mrs. Breiner: breinerj@rcschools.net
- Events/recognition - Mrs. Dabney: dabneyh@rcschools.net
- Capstone - Mrs. Baumann - baumannk@rcschools.net
- Dual Enrollment - Mrs. Barber - barbers@rcschools.net
- Admissions- Ms. Bryan - bryanc@rcschools.net
- Parent Organization - Kristie Farrington - farringtonk@rcschools.net
- General information - Mr. Reed: reedk@rcschools.net