February Senior Newsletter
Hello, Seniors!
Now is the time to really focus on performing academically well in all of your courses. Particular focus should be placed on the courses you need to pass for graduation. Performing well now will only help to alleviate unnecessary stress as the end of the year approaches. It will be here before you know it. I know you can all do this! Keep up the good work!
Senior Class Meeting
Attention: There will be a senior class meeting for the Jostens representative to discuss graduation and hand out caps and gowns on Friday March 14 at 8:10am (This will be during the Course Preview Day for underclassmen). Late Arrival Bloom Carroll students should plan to attend. Career Center students will receive their caps and gowns at the Career Center later in March. Career Center students are not required to come to this meeting. If you have a conflict, please email Mrs. Eggleston or Mr. McNamara.
College & Scholarship Recognition
Congratulations to the following students! Your hard work has paid off for the next step of your education! Colleges and/or the military branch that students were accepted into are listed first, with details of the scholarship at that college listed directly thereafter, where applicable.
Margaret West - Kent State University
Carmen Kaut - Cedarville University
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.
Scholarships
This is a reminder that the BCHS Scholarship Resource is a great place to start when searching for scholarships. The BCHS Scholarship Resource houses scholarships that range from the national level down to the local level. Bloom-Carroll only scholarships can be found at the bottom of the BCHS Scholarship Resource and are in purple and gold. Next month is when Bloom-Carroll only scholarships will open up and they all have a deadline of May 1st.
First Semester Complete - Class Rank, GPA
Cumulative GPA is calculated only by grades you receive in classes that are complete. Since we are in the second semester, first semester classes are complete, which means that your GPA and class rank may have changed from when you last checked.
If you are curious to see whether your rank and GPA have changed, you can request a personal copy of your transcript. Reminder on how to request transcripts: this link (click here) will take you to Bloom-Carroll's "forms" page. Once there, click on the "Current Student Transcript Request Form". After you enter your name and everything, click on the "personal copy" for where you would like the transcript sent. Make sure to hit submit on the next page and we will email (to your school email) you a copy of your transcript once it has been processed.
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 to us; use the form.
Do you already have a resume? Great, then just upload it and you’re all set.
Don’t have a resume? You can use the template that is found on the BCHS website (along with all of this information)...
Do you attend the Career Center? You do NOT need to submit a resume as you will complete alternative requirements at the Career Center.
If you have questions, you can ask Mrs. Eggleston or Mr. McNamara.
Senior Pictures
All Senior Pictures must be submitted to Mr. Bookman before March 31st to be included in the Yearbook. Please email pictures to: [email protected]
Picture Requirements: Picture must be in a JPG format, High Resolution (3000 X 5000 or Higher) and Must be school appropriate. You will receive a confirmation in return.
Free Senior Spotlight Ads
Don’t miss your chance to commemorate a special year in the life of your favorite Senior. It is a special time filled with memories, accomplishments, and new things ahead. As a Senior supporter, you have the opportunity to show your love and pride by honoring your favorite Senior in the Yearbook. We are 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 by MARCH 1st.
Space is limited, so Spotlight Ads will be accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis.
If you have any questions please contact Mr. Bookman.
Email pictures and messages to: [email protected]
The College Tour - Amazon Prime
Earlier in the year we covered “The College Tour” which is essentially an episodic television series exploring different colleges rather than the traditional genres. Currently, there are more than 14 seasons. Many of the seasons contain multiple episodes focused on Ohio colleges. If you are still interested in exploring colleges in a different manner, check out The College Tour.
Attendance
This is a reminder that your attendance matters. If you are habitually tardy and/or absent, unexcused hours add up and may prevent you from attending prom and/or graduation: prom and graduation are a privilege, not a right. Please make sure that anytime you miss school, you provide the appropriate documentation (Doctor’s notes, etc). For specific details, please reference the student handbook.