CB West High School

College Fair

The annual CBSD College Fair will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at CB South (1100 Folly Road, Warrington). Admission representatives from over 100 colleges, universities, trade schools, and military organizations will be in attendance. This is a great opportunity to learn about colleges and their programs, majors, student life, and financial aid. Juniors are highly encouraged to attend!

• During the College Fair, there will be a break-out session about “Entitlement vs. Eligibility: Supports in Higher Education.” This session is for families of students with IEP’s and 504 Service Agreements who have questions about applying for accommodations or supports in higher education. The session runs from 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm in the Forum Room at CB South. After the session, students and parents may join the College Fair already in progress.
  

Pre-Administration Day for AP Exams

On Wednesday, April 24th, all students who have already registered for one or more AP Exams in May must attend a Pre-Administration Session which will take place during an extended Advisory. During this session, students will fill in demographic and other information that is required for all AP exams. Filling in this information in advance saves students up to 45 minutes of additional ‘seat time’ on the day of the exam, reduces anxiety, and makes for a smoother test administration. All students taking AP exams are required to attend this session. Students who have a planned absence on that day, or who may be ill, will be rescheduled for another session prior to the start of AP Exams.

For Seniors – Scholarship Information

Seniors are encouraged to search Naviance’s Scholarship list regularly to discover scholarships and merit programs for which they might be eligible. Many application deadlines are in March and April. After logging into Naviance, go to: College tab > Scholarships and Money > Scholarship List. If students wish to search for local, regional and national scholarship opportunities, click on “Scholarship Search” from the same Naviance menu, or go to Guidance’s Scholarship Information page for more scholarship search sites and information.

Peer Tutoring for West students:
The West Tutoring Academy is available to assist students who need extra help. Peer tutoring is available every Tuesday from 2:30pm to 3:30pm in the school library. During these times, any student who needs assistance with any course can come to the library and meet with a peer tutor. Students must arrive at 2:30pm, but can leave whenever they are finished with their work. If you have questions about this program, please call the Guidance Office at 267-893-2512.

Wednesday, April 10, 2019 marks the beginning of the 4th Marking Period. Any Senior determined to be in violation of the Drug and Alcohol Policy during the 4th Marking Period, will not participate in commencement activities.

The end of the school year is quickly approaching! Don't forget to reserve your child an Antler yearbook for this school year. Books can be reserved until May 10th. After that, they will only be sold on a first come, first served basis. You can order books online at www.jostens.com or by filling out an order form, available on the Antler website.

Cap and gown orders for graduation are past due! Send all forms and payments to the Balfour Company, PO Box G, Dallas, PA 18612. You must include the $10 late fee. Extra packets can be found in the Senior House Office.

June 14 at 6:30 PM. Additional details will be provided in the coming weeks.

The State of Pennsylvania requires ALL students in 11th grade to have a physical
completed by a doctor. Please have your doctor complete the physical form and return it to the health office. If your child is involved in sports in school, that physical will fulfill this requirement.

If your child has not received a second immunization for meningitis; he/she must receive this prior to the beginning of 12th grade. This is a state requirement since 9/2017.

A second dose of the meningococcal vaccine must be given before the first day of 12th grade. Typically this should be administered after the child’s 16th birthday. Please make arrangements to have this completed prior to the first day of Senior year, and don’t forget to send the date to Mrs. Klein, our school nurse. After the 5th day of Senior year, your child will not be permitted in school until it is completed.

The daily announcements offer the most comprehensive listing of meetings, fundraisers, and events in our school. You can watch the daily announcements scrolling on TV monitors throughout the building. In addition, you can access the announcements each day by visiting the CB West homepage: https://www.cbsd.org/domain/3037.

Look for club and student activities fliers posted on bulletin boards and tack strips throughout our school.

On Mondays, we air a live stream broadcast from our TV Studio called “The Black and Gold.” This show highlights information about some of the biggest events and initiatives in our school.

On Fridays, we air episodes of Chatterbux. Chatterbux is a TV show produced by members of the Media Production classes. Chatterbux highlights a variety of aspects of student life here at CB West.

Visit the CB West website and check out the new "Activities" section. Each club has its own page with the most pertinent information.

Information Regarding May Keystone Testing:

Students currently enrolled in English 10, Algebra 1 and/or Biology will be administered the corresponding Keystone Assessment(s) during the month of May:

Test Schedule

Literature - Blocks 1 and 3 - May 13 and May 14

Literature - Blocks 2 and 4 (flipped schedule) - May 15 and May 16

Algebra 1 and Biology - Blocks 1 and 3 - May 20 and May 21

Algebra 1 and Biology - Blocks 2 and 4 (flipped schedule) - May 22 and May 23

Makeups for Literature, Algebra 1 and Biology will be scheduled, as needed, up through May 24th.

Link to Spring Testing Schedule

Link to Testing Information for Students

Link to CB West Keystone Resource Page

The Pennsylvania State Assessment System includes three Keystone Exams designed to measure end-of-course achievement in Algebra 1, Literature, and Biology. These three Keystone Exams have been developed to provide information about student achievement and also meet federal requirements.

In addition, students who take a Keystone Exam but do not score at the proficient level may be retaking a Keystone Exam. These retakes are typically scheduled during the semester in which the student has a course in the same content area.

Algebra Testing Review

Module 1 - Tuesday, May 14 ~ 2:45- 4:00pm – Miss Jones (A115)

Module 2 - Wednesday, May 15 ~ 2:45- 4:00pm – Mrs. Jarossy (A222)

Both Modules - Thursday, May 16 ~ 2:45- 4:00pm – Mrs. Jarossy (A222)

*These sessions are open to any student looking to remediate.

Peer review is also offered each Tuesday in the library though our Peer Tutoring Program.

Teachers have provided review materials for students to use and practice during these sessions. Students may sign up in the guidance office.

Biology Testing Review

Click on this link for Biology Tutoring Help

Biology Review Sessions (2:45-3:30)

Topic-based sessions

Monday, May 6th: Biochemistry

Tuesday, May 7th: Cell Structure and Function

Wednesday, May 8th: Cell Energy

Thursday, May 9th: Genetics

Friday, May 10th: Ecology/Evolution

Biology teacher on-call for individual questions (any topic)

May 6: Mrs. Maida (B214)

May 7: Mrs. Stone (B205)

May 8: Mrs. McGlynn (B207)

May 9: Mrs. Bauder (A213)

May10: Mrs. Maida (B214)

Peer review is also offered each Tuesday in the library though our Peer Tutoring Program.

Teachers have provided review materials for students to use and practice during these sessions. Students may sign up in the guidance office.

Literature Testing Review

Literature Study Island: Study Island is a web-based program designed to review literature content. Your child can access lessons and practice on each topic.

To obtain login information, your child can ask his/her current English teacher. If your child is not currently enrolled in an English class, he/she can see Mrs. Rosselli in room C116 before or after school for assistance.

Access / Extra Help: Any student with questions about the Keystone Literature content or preparation should speak with his/her former English 10 teacher or current English teacher. Formal help sessions may be scheduled with English teachers by coordinating with the English Department Chair, Mrs. Rosselli.

Peer review is also offered each Tuesday in the library through our Peer Tutoring Program.

Teachers have provided review materials for students to use and practice during these sessions. Students may sign up in the guidance office.

Please contact Mrs. Zaleski with any Keystone questions or concerns at hzaleski@cbsd.org

Please visit this link Central Bucks Keystone Information for more specifics regarding Keystone Exams.

One can find more information regarding Keystone exams as a graduation requirement on the Pennsylvania Department of Education's website PDE Assessment and Accountability.

Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 3:30 p.m.

Please RSVP to Athletic Director, Henry Hunt by April 3rd.

hehunt@cbsd.org

Click on the picture for details or click here for the flyer.

Wizards vs. CB Cares All-Stars
Saturday, April 6th, 7:00 PM
Central Bucks West

Hey, Central Bucks ... we're headed your way ... and bringing all new fun!

Tickets are on sale now. This event features Eric "Broadway" Jones as showman, and his hilarious and talented teammates, with new comedy, super slam dunks, and family fun! Meet the Broadway Team: http://www.harlemwizards.com/players/broadway-team/

CB Cares All-Stars roster

Central Bucks High Schools: Caroline Pla and Sklyar Krause (CBE ‘19), Paige Gilbert (CBW ’20) and rockstar twins Maddie Burke (CBW ‘19) and Allie Burke (CBS ‘19).
Linden’s Mike Testani, Mike Wolf, Brian Yannarella
Butler’s Marianne Kessler
Tohickon's Zack Sibel, Nathan Harris
Lenape’s Zach Marttila
CB West’s Mike Castelli
CBSD Alumni: Brian Loftus (CBW ‘99 ), Patrick McLaughlin (CBE ‘08).
CB Cares Board: Steven Rash (CBE), Hugo Lentze.
Guest referees include District Attorney Matt Weintraub and Buckingham’s Chief Michael Gallagher enforcing the rules and maintaining order to the mayhem while our own Athletic Director and 2019 PSADA Athletic Director of the year Danielle Turner will be keeping score and managing the clock.

The Wizards show includes the opportunity for kids to be a Wiz Kid. If you purchase a replica jersey at the game or online you get to join the team on the court before the game for warmups.

So, make plans to gather up the family and head to the CB West High School gym. The fun starts at 7:00, doors open at 6:00. You can buy tickets online at https://harlemwizards.thundertix.com/orders/new?performance_id=2297849. When you purchase your tickets online, you will print them at home, and bring to the game for entry.

This event may sell out, so don't wait to get your tickets. All proceeds will benefit CB Cares programs in CBSD.

We hope to see you there!

Join Us for Our Upcoming Parent Positive Event
April 25, 2019 | 7 pm
Lenape Middle School
featuring Mary Ciammetti, Founder of Don’t Stall, Just Call

Don’t Stall, Just Call is an alcohol poisoning education program for university, college, and high school students and their families. The program aims to educate parents and students of all ages about the effects of alcohol on the body and teaches how to recognize alcohol poisoning, get immediate help and understand medical amnesty. Both high school students and parents are strongly encouraged to attend with the prom season, senior week and college campus life right around the corner for so many students and parents.

Babysitting Available
Babysitting is available for children five and older and will be provided by CB High School National Honor Society and Key Club students. Drop-off for babysitting will begin at 6:30 pm and pick-up will immediately follow the program.

Registration is required for babysitting.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dont-stall-just-call-parent-positive-registration-59329295520

The Student Assistance Program (SAP) has been established in schools throughout Pennsylvania with the cooperative support of the Pa. Department of Education, Health and Welfare. SAP Programs provides schools with the means to identify, refer, and support students who are exhibiting behavioral, academic, or attendance issues that put them at risk. Here at CB West, we have a team of dedicated school personnel who are trained to assist students, faculty and family members in identifying problems that impact the student’s ability to function in school. The team can also offer students and their families resources to assist them in alleviating these problems.

Please click here for additional information.

We look forward to continuing our partnership with parents through the 2018-2019 Central Bucks West Parent Council. Membership to the council is open to all interested CB West parents.

Meetings are scheduled for the following Wednesdays in the Tower Room off of the Main Lobby, beginning at 9:00 AM and concluding at 10:30 AM:

April 24, 2019

Some of the goals of the group will be:

• To foster a dialogue between the home and school through the collegial sharing of ideas and concerns
  
• To undertake project(s) as developed by the group
  
• To support the school in the community by information sharing
  

We hope you will be able to participate in our 2018-2019 Parent Council.

FEAST will be providing home-cooked meals for Easter.

The distribution date is Saturday, 4/20 from 1pm to 6pm.

See flyer for details.

The Central Bucks School District offers a standardized testing prep system, ePrep, to all its students. This free web-based program helps students prepare for the PSAT, SAT and ACT. There are practice tests, test-taking tips, and instructional videos that explain how to do the problem(s) that may have been answered incorrectly during the practice session. The link is http://www.eprep.com.

All CB West sophomores have been registered with accounts. They should log in with their CBSD student email and the password 2018. Any students who are interested in accessing ePrep but do not have an account should contact Ms. Graney in the CB West Library for an account.

West Chinese Honor Society students worked with Mrs. McDonald and Ms. Mullen’s Cooking For The Homeless Club students to make Chicken Chili. Thank you CB West students for making this contribution to our community.

The French 4 Honors class spent a week studying impressionism and well known French impressionists. They then created their own impressionist paintings based on the principles they had learned, and held a gallery opening to share them with friends and teachers. Each guest voted for their favorite painting and the winning group was Marisa Romano, Alaina Hill, Jack Boland, and Emma Bekes. Congratulations to all the students for the hard work they put into this project!

The CB West Field Hockey team partnered with the Bucks County Opportunity Council (BCOC) to donate backpacks full of toiletries for the homeless. The BCOC is a local agency who aims to reduce poverty and aids the community to promote economic self-sufficiency.

Runjia Pan, Christina Cavalluzo, Elise Fiorita, Hannah Shin, Giulia Pascucci, Rutuja Kulkarni, Sakhi Naik, Kelly Hughes and Lucia Miller recently participated in a Johnson and Johnson program encouraging female students to consider the STEM field. Students met with scientists and toured facilities as they gained a greater understanding of career opportunities in the STEM pathway.

At the regional competition for National History Day, Claire Cao and Brendan Hartnett were both first place winners. Brendan won 1st Prize for Best Historical Paper (“The Triumph and Tragedy of Russian Democracy: Gorbachev Through Yeltsin”) and Claire won 1st Prize for Best Individual Website (“Andrew Carnegie: Man of Steel”). Claire also won the inaugural award for Pennsylvania history, a $250 prize for the best project. As first place finishers in the senior category, they also earned a $25,000 scholarship to Delaware Valley University if they’d choose to go there.

The two of them will move on to the state competition in May, where both had great success last year. Claire won at the state level and moved on to nationals, and Brendan finished third and was the alternate for nationals. The two of them have produced work that would rival most graduate students.

Website: http://www.cbsd.org/Domain/30
Location: 375 West Court Street, Doylestown, PA, United States
Phone: 267.893.2500
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Twitter: @CBWestHS