BCA January 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.
CAPSTONE PRESENTATIONS
Chloe Hartquist's Lip Sync Capstone Video Project!
Check out Chloe Hartquist's lip sync video to "We are the World." The video was used to raise awareness for her project raising money for Hurricane Michael Disaster Relief.
Save the Date: Capstone Symposium
Thursday, Feb 21, 2019, 06:00 PM
BHS Cafeteria
BCA Application Timeline for New Applicants is to be determined depending on zoning final vote!
CONGRATULATIONS!!
Congratulations to Kylie Shupp! She earned a position on two instruments in the 9-10th grade Mid State Band and earned a position in the 9-10th grade TN All State Band.
Congratulations to Phoenix Zulueta, Lena McDaniel and Kylie Shupp! They earned positions in the 9-10th grade Mid State Band.
Congratulations to Bernard Ekwuazi, Logan Decker and Italee Philom! They earned positions in the 11-12th grade Mid State Band.
Congratulations to Bernard Ekwuazi! He earned a position in the 11-12th grade TN All State Band.
Congratulations to Andrew Foster! He earned a position in the 9-10th grade Mid State Band
Congratulations to Kayden Barrett! She earned a position on two instruments in the 9-10th grade Mid State Band.
Congratulations to Mylissia McGovern! She earned a position in the 11-12th grade Mid State Band.
Congratulations to Allison Dehart, Christina Vongstharath and Kayden Barrett! They earned positions in the 9-10th grade Mid State Band.
Congratulations Eagle Scout Noah Boyd!
BCA students and Eagle Scouts - Brennan Reed, Noah Boyd and Sam Reed at Noah Boyd's Eagle Scout Court of Honor on 12/17/18.
BCA student Noah Boyd received the rank of Eagle Scout.
BCA Academic Signing Day
Wednesday, Apr 17, 2019, 10:00 AM
BHS Cafeteria
Jordan Burchfield sharing testimony to Blackman Middle FCA
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 Jan. 7th at 6:30 in the Media Center.
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.
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, January 23, 2019
10:00AM-11:00AM
David Price
Boston Red Sox pitcher/Blackman High Alumnus
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
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