BHS March Parent 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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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.
Freshmen Orientation
Thursday, Mar 8, 2018, 06:00 PM
BHS Gym
County-Wide Parent Teacher Conferences
Thursday, Mar 22, 2018, 03:30 PM
BHS
Important Registration Dates: No Schedule Changes After March 16th
March 12th
Verification forms will be sent home. A parent override form is required to take a course beyond the teacher recommended level and must be signed in person at BHS. The deadline for parent overrides is March 16th.
March 16th
Signed verification forms with any changes are due to the counseling office. No changes will be made past this date.
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."
AP & Dual Enrollment Courses
AP Courses: English Language, English Literature, U.S. History, European History, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, U.S. Government, Comparative Government, AP Psychology, Human Geography, World History, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics, Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physics C, Physics I, Physics II, Art History, Studio Art: 2-D
Dual Enrollment Courses through MTSU: English 1010, English 1020, College Algebra 1710, Applied Statistics 1530, US History 1010, US History 1020, COMM 2200, Psychology, Sociology, English 2020, Advanced Language and Calculus III, Spanish, Criminal Justice
Dual Enrollment
Parent Teacher Conferences
INow
Tutoring
Early Postsecondary Opportunities (EPSOS)
Advanced Placement
- College-level high school courses offered multiple subjects
- Nationally recognized exams
- Post-secondary credit can be earned based on AP exam score
BHS offers: English Language, English Literature, U.S. History, European History, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, U.S. Government, Comparative Government, AP Psychology, Human Geography, World History, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics, Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physics C, Physics I, Physics II, Art History, Studio Art: 2-D
Dual Enrollment
- Post-secondary course taught at the post-secondary institution, high school, or online
- Post-secondary credit can be earned by passing the course
- BHS has partnered with MTSU's Dual Enrollment Program and currently offers: English 1010, English 1020, College Algebra 1710, Applied Statistics 1530, US History 1010, US History 1020, COMM 2200, Psychology, Sociology, English 2020, Advanced Language and Calculus III, Spanish, Criminal Justice
Industry Certification
- Assessment by an independent certifying entity based on standards for knowledge, skills, and competencies
- Office Management - Microsoft Office Specialist, Microsoft Expert, Microsoft Officer Master
- Nursing - CNA
- Emergency Services - Emergency Medical Responder
- Therapeutic Services - Emergency Medical Assistant
- Culinary Arts - Serve Safe Food Manager for III/IV, Serve Safe Food Associate in I or II
- Horticulture & Vet Science - Commercial Pesticide
- Networking Systems - CompTIA IT Fundamentals, CompTIA A+, Cisco Certified Entry Network Tech, CompTIA Network +, Cisco Certified Network Associate
Statewide Dual Credit
- High school course aligned to statewide post-secondary standards
- Post-secondary credit can be earned based on challenge exam score
Local Dual Credit
- High school course aligned to standards at local post-secondary institution
- Post-secondary credit can be earned for the partnering institution based on challenge exam score
*Possible dual credit courses: Horticulture, Vet Science, A/V Production III, Teaching as a Profession, STEM IV, Court Systems
ACT Workshop for Junior Athletes at SCHS
Thursday, March 1
Wednesday, March 7
Wednesday, March 14
Thursday, March 15
The workshop is being held in the SCHS Lecture Hall. The entrance to the “Green” Hall at SCHS will be open from 3:50-4:10 on the above dates. The Lecture Hall is immediately inside the green hall entrance at the south end of the building. The workshop will be from 4-5 p.m. each of the above dates. If you are planning to attend, please let Coach Harris at SCHS know at harrist@rcschools.net.
ACT Dates
April 14th
June 9th
Register online at actstudent.org. The Blackman High School code is 431636. Click here to view the ACT Toolkit provided by the TN Dept. of Education.
ILEAD ACT Prep to be held Feb. 17 - April 7 - SPACE LIMITED
In preparation for the free ACT, the organization ILEAD is offering a prep course that will be held at Blackman High School on Saturday’s from Feb. 17 through April 7. ILEAD ACT Prep hosted three 5-week sessions last fall in partnership with the Admission department at MTSU. This will be its last session of the school year and there is only room for 100 students per session — first come, first serve.
Register online at https://bit.ly/2pgqSOy.
ACT Prep with Shmoop
Thanks to Rutherford County Schools, you now have access to Shmoop's premium resources. HERE'S HOW TO GET STARTED:
- Your username is your full RCS email address: username@student.rcschools.net (Example: jdoe1234@student.rcschools.net)
- Your password is your 7 digit state ID number (lunch number)
- If Shmoop asks you for a "magic word", contact Mrs. Brown at brownka@rcschools.net
- Be sure to use our school's login page at: https://schools.shmoop.com/login/rutherfordcounty/blackman-high-school
UTK Reading & Speed Reading Programs
Program for entering 9th-11th graders: May 30-June 27
In these effective and enjoyable programs, your son or daughter will make substantial gains in comprehension and learn to read twice as fast. Students learn the best way to take notes, study for tests, and read fiction, non-fiction, and textbooks. Your student will complete homework more quickly and easily, get better grades, and enjoy reading more.
Program for entering 12th graders: Several schedules available
You will learn to read twice as fast in difficult material, such as textbooks and other challenging non-fiction, and triple your speed in easier reading. The comprehension, concentration, and retention techniques you learn will enable you to save time and get more out of everything you read.
For more information or to register, call 1-800-978-9596.
Special Education Parent Meetings 17-18
Fire Safety Educational Announcement
Senior Parent's Section
BHS Class of 2018 Prom
BHS Class of 2018 Prom: Heaven on Earth
When: Friday, April 13, 7:30-11:30
Where: MTSU Student Union Ballroom
Cost: Ticket Price $45 each, Limit of 2 per senior
Tickets will go on sale Monday, March 12. Tickets bought on April 9 and 10 will be $65 each. The last day to purchase tickets will be April 10. No tickets will be sold on April 11, 12, or 13. Pay online, cash, or check in the bank (make checks out to BHS). Tickets bought online will be sent a confirmation email. Please print this out to bring to the BHS bank. When this is turned in to the bank, official ticket and favor will be given to student.
Tennessee Promise: MANDATORY MEETING MARCH 5TH 5:30
Seniors can earn new Work Ethic Distinction Diploma: DEADLINE MARCH 15th
For the first time ever, graduating seniors from Rutherford County Schools’ Class of 2018 now have the ability to earn a Work Ethic Distinction on their diploma. To receive the distinction, students must earn 20 points from the Work Ethic standards, which were developed by local employers.
The Work Ethic Distinction is a proactive solution to the challenge employers have in hiring individuals who are prepared for the world of work. Students who obtain this distinction are proving that they are both college and career ready. To receive the Work Ethic Distinction a student must earn a minimum of 20 points out of a possible 40 points on the industry developed employability standards and a regular high school diploma. Earning a Work Ethic Distinction and meeting job-related requirements will guarantee an interview with participating Rutherford County employers.
To register or get more information:
Save the Date: Rutherford County Hiring Event April 10th
Students may register for the event now at the following link: http://bit.ly/RWHiringEvent2018.
**Student Registration Deadline March 23rd**
Senior Job Shadow Day
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.
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 have let their counselor know by December if they are graduating with distinction.
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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. NCAA requires 16 core courses. Make sure your student has met those requirements by talking with their coach and counselor.