Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are BLE's school hours?

School hours are 7:30 am - 2:30 pm

Students are expected to be in their classrooms and ready to learn by 7:30 am. Students will be counted as tardy if entering the school building at 7:30 am or later. Parents will need to sign their child in starting at 7:30 am.
Doors open at 6:45 am. Students may be dropped off in the back at this time.
Car rider drop-off in the front opens at 7:15 am.
Parents picking up students must arrive by 2:45 pm daily. Afternoon pickup is in the back.

How do I change my child's transportation?

What is an acceptable Proof-of-Residence?

Proof-of-Residence MUST be in the name of the custodian parent/guardian of the student at the Blackman Elementary zoned address. These items need to be CURRENT (from June, July or August 2025).

We can accept anything that you could use to obtain a TN ID card. Items include a CURRENT copy of the following:

Utility Bills
Bank Statements
Rental/Mortgage Contracts/Deeds
Paychecks/check stubs
Insurance policies (auto, life, health)
Motor Vehicle Registration/title
Voter Registration
IRS w-2 from most recent year
Property tax receipts
ITIN tax number from IRS Immigration paperwork
Employer Authorization Cards
DHS Benefit Mailing Probation paperwork to the address
Proof/print out that address has been changed with the post office

PLEASE NOTE: Cell phone bills will NOT be accepted.

How do I find out my child's STATE STUDENT ID number?