BCA April 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.
CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2019 BCA VALEDICTORIANS!
Enjoy the gallery of captured moments during Capstone Symposium
Congratulations Victoria Page!
Victoria (Tori) Page was accepted to the Tennessee Governor's School for the Arts! Congratulations on your achievment!
Our Freshman enjoyed their field trip to MTSU
BCA T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST
Submissions for the BCA t-shirt contest are due to Mr. Reed in the Counseling Office by Friday, May 3rd. The winner will receive a prize and the honor of having their design displayed on next year's BCA t-shirt.
Congratulations to these seniors who are now Certified Clinical Medical Assistants!
Congratulations to these BCA members for being selected to be on this year's prom court!
Congratulations Savannah Blades!
Savannah Blades is among 100 students in the state that have been accepted to participate in this year's Tennessee Summer Music Festival.
BCA Academic Signing Day
Wednesday, Apr 17, 2019, 10:00 AM
BHS Cafeteria
Blackman HIgh School Graduation
Sunday, May 19, 2019, 02:30 PM
MTSU
A Conversation with Speaker Mr. David Cicotello
SENIOR REWARD FIELD TRIP!!
Where: Soar Adventure Tower
When: Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Cost: $15
Seniors received their permission slip form that is due Friday, April 12th. Please turn in your forms to Mr. Reed.
Warning...
MTSU Producing Opportunity!
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!
ACT Dates
April 13th
June 8th
July 13th
Register online at actstudent.org. The Blackman High School code is 431636. Click here to view the ACT Toolkit provided by the TN Dept. of Education.
SAT DATES
June 1, 2019
Register online for that SAT at https://www.collegeboard.org/. You may take practice SAT tests as well by visiting this site.
BCA Parent Organization information:
Next meeting is April 8th at 6:30 in the Media Center. We will be taking nominations for next year's officers and organizing volunteers for several upcoming events.
Early Postsecondary Opportunities (EPSOS)
Advanced Placement
- College-level high school courses offered multiple subjects
- Nationally recognized exams
- Post-secondary credit can be earned based on AP exam score
BHS offers: English Language, English Literature, U.S. History, European History, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, U.S. Government, Comparative Government, AP Psychology, Human Geography, World History, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics, Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physics C, Physics I, Physics II, Art History, Studio Art: 2-D
Dual Enrollment
- Post-secondary course taught at the post-secondary institution, high school, or online
- Post-secondary credit can be earned by passing the course
- BHS has partnered with MTSU's Dual Enrollment Program and currently offers: English 1010, English 1020, College Algebra 1710, Applied Statistics 1530, US History 1010, US History 1020, COMM 2200, Psychology, English 2020, Advanced Language and Calculus III
Industry Certification
- Assessment by an independent certifying entity based on standards for knowledge, skills, and competencies
- Office Management - Microsoft Office Specialist, Microsoft Expert, Microsoft Officer Master
- Nursing - CNA
- Emergency Services - Emergency Medical Responder
- Therapeutic Services - Emergency Medical Assistant
- Culinary Arts - Serve Safe Food Manager for III/IV, Serve Safe Food Associate in I or II
- Horticulture & Vet Science - Commercial Pesticide
- Networking Systems - CompTIA IT Fundamentals, CompTIA A+, Cisco Certified Entry Network Tech, CompTIA Network +, Cisco Certified Network Associate
Statewide Dual Credit
- High school course aligned to statewide post-secondary standards
- Post-secondary credit can be earned based on challenge exam score
Local Dual Credit
- High school course aligned to standards at local post-secondary institution
- Post-secondary credit can be earned for the partnering institution based on challenge exam score
*Possible dual credit courses: Horticulture, Vet Science, A/V Production III, Teaching as a Profession, STEM IV, Court Systems
Dual Enrollment
Seniors Save the Date: Rutherford County Hiring Event April 2nd
The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Murfreesboro American Job Center will host a hiring event on April 2nd 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 employers who are hiring. Employers will require a resume in order to proceed with an interview. Come dressed for success!
Attendance Matters!
Life Experience
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. The experience may or may not be a part of the student’s senior research project. The experience should be meaningful and provide insight into the field of study the student is interested in. If you have already completed one of these classes in school please circle it on the form and write what year you took it.
· Blaze Bank
· Sketch it Up
· Blaze Bookstore
· The greenhouse
· IT Clinical classes
· Film/TV station work
· Supervised Agriculture Experience
· Culinary Café
· Health Sciences clinical
· Pre-school work
· Work based learning
· School fine arts performances
· Yearbook
· Newspaper
· ROTC
Students can come by Mrs. Noffsinger's room in C-15 to get a form or click here to access the form on the BCA website. Forms should be turned in to Mrs. Noffsinger in C-15 or put in her mailbox. Experiences to be completed next summer must be submitted no later than May 1, 2019. The application is due 30 days prior to the experience in order to be approved by the committee. All life experience hours must be complete by April of your senior year.
Report Extra-Curricular Activity Hours Online
Blackman Collegiate Academy Standards
Visit the BCA website for information on the following:
- 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 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
Applying - Ms. Bryan: bryanc@rcschools.net
General information - Mr. Reed: reedk@rcschools.net
Parent Organization - Mrs. Farrington farringtonk@rcschools.net