March Senior Newsletter
Hello Seniors,
It is March, and there are only about two and a half months of school left before you graduate. For some students, at this time of the year, “senioritis” kicks in. Senioritis, in a nutshell, is when seniors begin showing a decline in their successful habits. It is not uncommon for some level of senioritis to afflict seniors. However, now, maybe more than ever, it will be important for you to revisit what you are looking to accomplish long term. In life, choices affect outcome, aka the future, so remember that each decision you choose will have some effect on YOUR future. Remember what you are looking to accomplish long term, that you have the ability to positively transform your future and that your decisions make the difference.
College & Scholarship Recognition
Congratulations to the following students! Your hard work has paid off for the next step of your education! Colleges and/or military branches students were accepted into are listed first, with details of the scholarship at that college listed directly thereafter, where applicable.
Jayse Rockwood - Ohio Wesleyan University
Andrew Lister - Universal Technical Institute & The NASCAR Technical Institute
Brodyn Bishop - Kent State with a Scholarship worth 100% Tuition
Dane Hansen - Miami University with the RedHawk Excellence Scholarship worth $4,000
Andrew Carter - Ohio State University with the Provost’s Scholarship worth $2,000
Nick Denser - Ohio State University
Nathanael Cordle - Ohio University with the College of Business Honors ELITE Scholarship worth $2,000
Reminder - If you would like to be recognized, whenever you receive an acceptance letter/offer from a college (from one of your top two colleges that you plan on attending), from an employer, or from the military, please forward the acceptance email to Mr. Kelley ([email protected]) or hand deliver a copy of the physical acceptance letter/offer to the guidance office.
Scholarship
Almost all of the local, Bloom-Carroll only scholarships have opened up to receive applications. BC only scholarships are located at the bottom of the BCHS Scholarships Resource and are highlighted in purple and gold. All applications for BC scholarships are available online through the BCHS Scholarship Resource. Some of the scholarships are to be printed, completed, and then turned into the guidance office, some are to be snail-mailed, and other applications are entirely online - links to everything are within the BCHS Scholarship Resource.
Senior Passport/Resume
The below information was sent in an email by Senior Advisors, Mrs. Eggleston and Mr. McNamara.
As a graduation requirement, you must complete a “Senior Passport” in order to receive your diploma. This year, the Senior Passport will consist of a single item: a resume. You must submit your resume on this Google Form by April 30. Do NOT email it; use the form.
The submission form, as well as a resume template you can use, can be found on the Senior Information page of the BCHS Website. You may use a different resume template if you prefer. Fill in your details about your employability skills, job experience, education, and activities/interests. Try to emphasize things that will set you apart from the crowd. Keep the resume simple, easy to read, and limited to one page only.
*** Career Center students DO NOT need to submit a resume as they complete alternative requirements at the Career Center.***
Any questions can be directed to either Senior Advisor.
Career Expo
There will be a Career Expo on March 21st, from 9:30 am to noon, at the Fairfield County Workforce Center in Carroll. This is an excellent opportunity for students who are going directly into the workforce/employment after graduating. There will be many local businesses that are looking to discuss career opportunities with interested students. If the Career Expo sounds interesting, and you would like to attend, you will need to email Mrs. Kackley by Tuesday, March 19th. Additionally, if you plan to attend, it is a best practice to bring your resume and wear interview attire.
AP Courses: Scores & College Credit
Colleges may award college credit to you for AP courses. Credit is given based on your AP exam score. An important distinction is that each college sets their own standards; One college may grant college credit with an AP exam score of 3 where another college may require an AP exam score of 4.
How do you know what AP score is needed to earn college credit? You can contact the college directly as well as check the College Board’s Credit Policy Search by clicking here.
Colleges will NOT know about your AP exam score(s) unless you send your AP exam score(s) to them. Instructions on how to send AP scores can be found by clicking here.
BigFuture Days
If you are looking to make sense of all the financial aspects of college, BigFuture can help. One of the resource sections in BigFuture is titled “Pay for College.” Within the “Pay for College” section, there are financial resources such as “Calculate your College Costs” and “Expected Family Contribution Calculator.” Additionally, while many of you know you are going to college, you may not know exactly what you are majoring in. Generally speaking, the sooner you can identify a major, the better. Inside of BigFuture there is a section titled “Explore Careers” that can help you explore careers and majors.
Graduation Ceremony
Graduation Ceremony will be held on Friday, May 24, 2024. Students will report to the MS Auditorium by 5:45 p.m. Graduation will start promptly at 7:00 p.m in the Middle School Gymnasium. All guest seating is on a first-come-first-served basis (no tickets). Doors open for guests at 6:00 p.m. To access all the graduation (and prom) details that were sent out, click here.
Prom Details
Prom will be held Saturday, April 27th from 7-10PM at Aladdin Shrine Center. ASC’s address is 1801 Gateway Circle, Grove City, OH 43143. Tickets will be $25 for BC students (including Career Center) and $35 for all non BC students. Tickets will go on sale Monday, April 15th through Friday, April 26th in rm 215 or the HS office. If bringing an outside guest, a guest form must be completed and with you when purchasing. Tickets will not be sold without the guest form completed: Guest Forms will be available in the HS office and on the BC website under Forms. Johnson’s Real Ice Cream Truck, Photo booth and a photographer will be available, free of charge, for those attending.
Senior Spotlight
Bloom-Carroll is offering the opportunity for a FREE “Senior Spotlight” advertisement. Make sure your son, daughter, or loved one has an ad ALL ABOUT THEM to look at when the Yearbook comes out next fall. Some possible ideas include a good luck note, a graduation congrats, or something unique for your Senior, along with a digital picture (either a current picture, or a special picture from the past).
Personal messages are limited to 40 words or less.
Pictures and messages are DUE before APRIL 1st.
Space is limited, so Spotlight Ads will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Bookman.
Email pictures and messages to: [email protected]