Class of 2018 May Newsletter
-From the Counseling Department
Counselors:
A-D, Mrs. Borel borelc@rcschools.net
E-K, Ms. Bryan bryanc@rcschools.net
L-R, Mrs. Barber barbers@rcschools.net
S-Z, Mrs. Clawson clawsons@rcschools.net
College/Career/Crisis Intervention, Mrs. Breiner breinerj@rcschools.net
Graduation Coach, Mrs. Garrott garrottk@rcschools.net
Counseling Secretary, Mrs. Sadler sadlerm@rcschools.net
Counseling Secretary, Mrs. Kasbee kasbeec@rcschools.net
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Congratulations on your College Acceptances!!
Danielle Annunziato - MTSU, UT Martin, UT Knoxville
Cheyanna Avilla - MTSU
Luke Bailey - MTSU, University of Alabama, Austin Peay, UT Chattanooga, Sewanee
Lauren Bass - University of Arkansas, MTSU, UT Knoxville
Tori Bertrand - Mississippi State, University of Kentucky, Ohio University
Gabrielle Brown - Michigan State University, Mississippi State, UT Knoxville
Justin Collins - MTSU
Mallory Conlin - MTSU, UT Chattanooga
William Conrad - Motlow
Keanlyn Cooley - Austin Peay State University
Jasmine Corley - University of Louisville, Austin Peay, University of Alabama, University of Memphis
Madison Crawford - MTSU, The Ohio State University, UT Chattanooga
Brianna Davies - UT Knoxville, MTSU, University of North Carolina
Benjamin Dietrich - University of Alabama, UT Knoxville
Ethan Dolan - MTSU, UT Knoxville
Elisabeth Escobar - Loyola Chicago, Hollands University, UT Knoxville
Cambrie Gardner - MTSU
Amber Garrison - UT Chattanooga, University of Kentucky
Jessica Garrison - Cumberland University, MTSU, Motlow
Trenton Gibson - Belmont University, Tusculum, The Citadel, University of Arkansas, Bryan College, University of Alabama, Nicholls State University
Ja'leah Goff - Austin Peay, Queens University, Mississippi State University
Abriana Gonzalez - Austin Peay, UT Martin, MTSU, Cumberland
Immanuel Hardin - Motlow, University of Memphis, Carson Newman, UT Martin, Chattanooga State, University of West Alabama, Tennessee Tech
Emra Haskic - University of Kentucky, Western Kentucky University, UT Chattanooga, Austin Peay
Pai'chelle Hill - Motlow, Tennessee State
Olivia Holcomb - Motlow
Truman Hyde - Motlow
Jacqueline Ibarra - Cumberland, Lee University, Treveca, Lipscomb, MTSU
Tevin Jackson - University of Memphis, Austin Peay, UT Chattanooga, Tennessee State, University of Alamaba A&M, Eastern Kentucky, Eastern Tennessee
Sabriah Kaudeyr - University of Buffalo, Tusculum, Mary Baldwin, Bellarmine, Austin Peay, Murray State, Motlow
Bailey McDaniels - MTSU, UT Chattanooga, Austin Peay
Justin Miller - Martin Methodist
Connor Mitchell - MTSU
Prachi Patel - MTSU
Lance Pawlowski University of Memphis, Eastern Tennessee, Xavier University, UT Martin, UT Chattanooga, MTSU
Nathan Phillips - MTSU
James Polite - Austin Peay State University
Zachariah Rachidi - MTSU
Ashley Radnoti - MTSU, UT Martin
Cheyenne Romero - MTSU, University of Memphis, Motlow, Austin Peay
Kobe Srisourath - MTSU
Jawhar Syed - UT Knoxville
Angela Sysourath - MTSU, Motlow
Connor Williamson - Lee University, Eastern Kentucky, Roane State, Treveca
Graduation Rehearsal
Wednesday, May 16, 2018, 08:00 AM
Murphy Center, Middle Tennessee Boulevard, Murfreesboro, TN, USA
Class of 2018 Graduation
Saturday, May 19, 2018, 07:00 PM
Murphy Center, Middle Tennessee Boulevard, Murfreesboro, TN, USA
SUMMER SCHOOL
Summer School Schedule:
1st Semester: May 20 - June 22
2nd Semester: June 25 - July 20
Morning Session: 7:30 - 11:00 A.M.
Afternoon Session: 12:00 - 3:30 P.M.
TENNESSEE PROMISE ANNOUNCEMENT
FINANCIAL AID ANNOUNCEMENT
TSAC is the state agency responsible for administering financial aid programs for the State of Tennessee. Please visit the TSAC Student Portal to register for an account or log-in to your existing account. Your account gives you access to learn more about your eligibility status for state financial aid including the HOPE scholarship, the Tennessee Student Assistance Award, the Tennessee Promise Scholarship, the Tennessee Reconnect Grant, and other state programs. You can also manage your account, transfer your award to another institution or email TSAC.
* If you have questions or need assistance please email tsac.info@tn.gov or call 1-800-342-1663.
ATTENDANCE MATTERS!
New State Law Prohibits Phone Use in School Zones
Tennessee enacted a new law beginning in January that prohibits the use of cell phones by drivers in school zones. The new law states, "It is an offense to use a hand-held mobile telephone to make or receive a phone call while driving a motor vehicle in a marked school zone."
ALL SENIORS MUST....
File your FAFSA
Transcript Requests
Colleges and universities will ask that your student send an official transcript when they apply. This is the process they should follow:
- Go to the counseling office and fill out a Transcript Request Form located beside Mrs. Sadler’s desk.
- Pay $2.
- It will be ready to pick up in 3 days or Mrs. Sadler can mail it for you.
FINAL TRANSCRIPTS: $2 Fee waived if requested before graduation
College Day!
Planning to play sports in college?
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. NCAA requires 16 core courses. Make sure your student has met those requirements by talking with their coach and counselor.
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.
**All seniors must take the ACT and the Civics Test to graduate.
Graduating with Honors and Distinction
To graduate with honors students must meet the following ACT benchmarks:
English: 18
Math: 22
Reading: 22
Science: 23
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
*Seniors must let their counselor know by December if they are graduating with distinction.
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Graduation Information
When is Graduation? Blackman High School’s 2018 Graduation ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 19th beginning at 7:00pm, 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.
If my senior graduates in December, can he/she still participate in the May graduation ceremony? Yes. He/She will need to complete the items listed for seniors.
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.