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Welcome to the Bartlett High School College and Career page! I am excited about working with you and your student on preparing for your child's post-secondary plans. Along with the BHS grade level counselors, I strive to help all students reach their short and long terms goals, while recognizing their full academic potential.
In an effort to keep stakeholders informed, I send out a weekly newsletter to senior parents. If you are not currently receiving this correspondence and would like to be added to the newsletter, which includes information about dates/deadlines, scholarships/financial aid, college planning, and upcoming events, please email me at [email protected]. Be sure to include your child's name, as well as your own, in the email. Additionally, I send out a monthly junior parent newsletter beginning in the spring to assist our 11th grade families in preparing for senior year and beyond. Newsletters will also be published to my webpage each week/month. You can also check the BHS calendar BHS Info/BHS Guidance Facebook pages for information regarding college recruiter visits, dates and deadlines, and other important meetings.
Mark your calendars for these important events during the 2023-2024 school year:
Tuesday, August 1st- Tennessee Promise last dollar scholarship application opens at www.tnpromise.gov
Monday, August 7th- First day of school
Monday, September 18th- Memphis Area College Night, 6pm-8pm, Memphis Sports and Event Center (Fairgrounds)
Tuesday, September 19th- BHS College and Career Night, 4pm-6pm
Thursday, September 21st- Parent/Teacher conferences, 3pm-6pm; Financial Aid Night in the BHS Auditorium, 5pm-5:45pm
Tuesday, October 31st- Deadline for Class of 2024 senior pictures to be taken for the yearbook- call Holland Studios at 901-362-1818 for an appointment
Wednesday, November 1st- Deadline to apply for Tennessee Promise at www.tnpromise.gov
Friday, December 1st- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens- required for all Tennessee Promise applicants and the only application for federal grants, loans, work study, and the Hope Lottery scholarship; apply at www.studentaid.gov.
Monday, December 4th- Mandatory Tennessee Promise meeting for all applicants, 8am, BHS auditorium
Friday, December 15th- Deadline to apply for UT Promise program (must also have applied for TN Promise and at least one UT college, be eligible for Hope, and meet financial qualifications)
Thursday, February 8th- Parent/teacher conferences, 3pm-6pm
Monday, April 8th- Seniors may begin requesting final transcripts with Mrs. Beck
Monday, April 15th- Graduation ticket pickup in the student commons during lunches; deadline to watch the mandatory Tennessee Promise webinar if you missed and were excused from the December 4th meeting at BHS and submit your community service hours if you are beginning your program in the summer
Monday, May 6th- Graduation practice, 9am; graduation ceremony, 6pm- both at Bellevue Baptist Church
Wednesday, May 15th- Deadline to apply for the FAFSA to remain eligible for Tennessee Promise
Monday, July 1st- Deadline to submit community service hours for Tennessee Promise eligibility for students beginning their program in the fall
It will be imperative for students and parents to pay attention to newsletters, our Guidance department Facebook page, and the counselor webpages for updates, special events, and pertinent information to make this year successful.
You may contact me by email or at 901-373-2620 ext. 7016 with any questions or concerns. Let's work together to make this a great year!
Jana Radford
College and Career Counselor
Bartlett High School
