BHS December Parent Newsletter
From the Counseling Department
Counselors
A-D, Mrs. DeGeorge degeorgea@rcschools.net
E-K, Ms. Bryan bryanc@rcschools.net
L-R, Mrs. Van Winkle vanwinkles@rcschools.net
S-Z, Mrs. Clawson clawsons@rcschools.net
Counseling Secretary, Mrs. Sadler sadlerm@rcschools.net
Continue to check the counseling website at http://blackmancounselor.wix.com/counselorspage for updated information.
Connect with the counselors
Graduation Requirements
English = 4 credits
Math = 4 credits
Science = 3 credits
Social Studies = 2 credits
Government/Economics = 1 credit
Fine Art = 1 credit
Personal Finance = ½ credit
Wellness = 1 ½ credit
Foreign Language = 2 credits
Elective focus (pathway) = 3 credits
Elective = 1 credit
*A total of 23 credits are needed for graduation.
Upcoming Events
Blackman Collegiate Academy Information Night
Monday, Dec 7, 2015, 06:30 PM
BHS Auditorium
NCAA Information Night
Monday, Dec 14, 2015, 06:00 PM
BHS Auditorium
Registration & Early Post-Secondary Information Night
Monday, Jan 11, 2016, 06:00 PM
BHS Auditorium
Midterm Exam Schedule
Tuesday, Dec. 15: 1st & 2nd period exams
Wednesday, Dec. 16: 3rd & 4th period exams
Thursday, Dec. 17: 5th & 6th period exams
INow
Dual Enrollment
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Dual Enrollment program, students must:
1. be a junior or senior in high school;
2. have a minimum 3.0 high school GPA; or
3. have a minimum composite of 22 ACT (SAT composite of 1020); or equivalent ACT Plan test score
**Admission to MTSU and the Dual Enrollment program does not guarantee eligibility for all courses. Some courses require prerequisites and/or certain test subscores, including Math and English courses.
Cost
The tuition cost of a Dual Enrollment class is $166.00 per credit hour. This cost can be offset by the Dual Enrollment Grant, if the student applies and is ruled eligible. Students must maintain a 2.75 GPA for dual enrollment courses taken to stay eligible for the grant. The student should be prepared to pay the tuition cost in advance and then be reimbursed. Other anticipated costs include textbooks, $25 application fee, online course fees, and any applicable lab fees.
Dual Enrollment Grant
The total amount of grant money per student is $1200 total for their high school career. Current juniors get $500 for class one and two, which will cover the cost of a 3 hour class ($498 total per class). Current seniors were only set to get $300 for course 1 and 2, but MTSU decided to scholarship the additional $198 for the first two classes so that they too could have class one and two covered in full.
- Current seniors
Current seniors who have not taken two DE classes in the fall can still take advantage of this additional money provided by MTSU ($198) for the Spring term to cover class one and two in full. For class 3 and 4 they will receive $100 per credit hour leaving them a balance of $198 for class 3 and 4.
- Current juniors
Current juniors who have already taken two classes will receive $200 for class 3 (leaving a balance of $298) and nothing for class 4 (leaving a balance of $498).
*Although class 3 and 4 seem like a lot of out-of-pocket money, in-state undergraduate tuition cost is currently $1,011 for a 3 hours course, resulting in a savings of $513 when paying the full tuition amount for a dual enrollment course.
PTO News
- The holiday luncheon for teachers and staff will be on Thursday, December 17th. The BHS PTO needs gift card donations and desserts for the luncheon. Gift cards can be brought in anytime to the front office labeled BHS PTO. Desserts should be brought in to the front office starting December 16th and labeled BHS PTO.
- Please don’t forget your BHS PTO when making those last minute tax deductible donations for 2015! We are a 501(c)3 and would be more than happy to receive your donation. We will get a receipt to you for your donation!
- After Prom is Friday, April 29th, 2016. More information to come!
Parent Teacher Conferences
Extra Help
ACT Dates & Help
Test Dates:
Dec. 12
Feb. 6
April 9
June 11
Register online at actstudent.org
BHS School Code: 431636
ACT Saturday morning tutoring:
Ms. Baumann in F15, and Ms. Ailes in F9 tutor at 9:00 a.m. on the Saturdays the week before each ACT is given. The next tutoring session will be on Dec. 5th. When you arrive, park in the front parking lot and enter through the F hall door. This door will remain locked during the study session.
ACT help during Prime Time:
English and reading help: See Ms. Burks in C14
Math and science help: See Ms. Ailes in F9
Senior Parent's Section
FAFSA
Tennessee Promise
Your student should have received a TN Promise handbook during the Prime Time meeting on Nov. 19th. Extras are available in the counseling office. The first mandatory meeting is January 11th at 5:30 at BHS. Students must file their FAFSA by Feb. 15, attend 3 mandatory meetings, and complete 8 hours of community service for each semester they receive TN Promise funding.
Scholarship Deadlines
Senior Newsletters
College Day
NCAA
If your student is planning to play sports at an NCAA Division I or II college, he/she must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net. This should be done as soon as possible. NCAA requires 16 core courses. Make sure your student has met those requirements by talking with their coach or counselor.