BCA January Newsletter
2020
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.
Gallery Walk photos- Senior Capstone
CAPSTONE PRESENTATIONS
Conversation Speaker Series Coming Up....
February 11
Kenny Meredith, Class of 2005
2 Time Wrestling State Champ
2005 BHS Alumni
Works in St. Louis, MO now
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJIr0RJieJw
Kenny Meredith 2005 TN State Champion - YouTube
Blackman Blaze 2005 TN State Champion Wrestler KennyMeredith 43-0.
March 26th
M Tara Crowl (Class of 2004)
I’m the author of EDEN’S WISH and EDEN’S ESCAPE, released by Disney-Hyperion in 2015 and 2016. I’ve loved reading and writing stories since I was a kid growing up in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. I studied Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California and worked in Hollywood after graduation, but then moved to Sydney, Australia for a Master’s program in writing at Macquarie University. I now live with my husband between New York City and our farm in upstate New York.
I'm the author of EDEN’S WISH and EDEN'S ESCAPE, released by Disney-Hyperion in 2015 and 2016. I've loved reading and writing stories since I was a kid growing up in …
Video of December 3 Speaker Series with Ben Smithson
CONGRATULATIONS to our BCA Band members!
Congratulations to Itaee Philom! She earned a position on piccollo alt. in the 11-12th grade Mid State Band AND earned a position for flute in the 11-12th grade flute TN All State Band.
Congratulations to Bernard Ekwuazi. He earned a position on trombone in the 11th-12th grade All State Band!
Congratulations to Kayden Barrett who earned a position for Clarinet and Clarinet alt. in the 11-12th grade mid state Band!
BCA Academic Signing Day
BCA Scholarship Opportunities
Class of 2020 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.
ACT Dates
February 8, 2020
April 4, 2020
June 13, 2020
July 18, 2020
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 -
- Speaker Series - Mr. Seadorf: seadorfb@rcschools.net
- Academics - Mrs. Waite waitej@rcschools.net
- Events/recognition - Mrs. Dabney: dabneyh@rcschools.net
- Capstone - Mrs. Baumann - baumannk@rcschools.net
- Dual Enrollment - Mrs. Wilder- wilderj@rcschools.net
- Admissions- Ms. Bryan - bryanc@rcschools.net
- Parent Organization - Kristie Farrington - farringtonk@rcschools.net
- General information - Mr. Reed: reedk@rcschools.net