Class of 2019 Senior Newsletter
October 2018 Edition
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. The library computer lab has been reserved.
Counselor Contact Information
Counselors:
A-D, Mrs. Borel borelc@rcschools.net ext. 22909
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,
Interim Mrs. Allen allene@rcschools.net
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. 22946
Prudential Spirit of Community Award Nominee
Money, Money, Money
Congratulations to Keagan Hemsley!
Transcript Request Form
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
October Checklist:
- Work on enrollment and scholarship applications. Review them with a parent, teacher, or counselor.
- Beginning October 1st, initiate filling out and making it a goal to comple the FAFSA.
- If a college application requires an essay, work on completing those essays.
- 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. There may be a treat involved!
Launch My Career!
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- 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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