CB West High School

PSAT Results: The 2018 PSAT scores will be released online on December 10, 2018. Students will receive an email alerting them to either create a College Board account (if they have not already), or to log into their existing account to view their online score report. Students can also go to studentscores.collegeboard.org to access scores. If you need a paper score report, please contact the Guidance Department.

Click on the links below to view brief videos from College board regarding:

• How to access my PSAT scores.
  
• Understanding and interpreting your PSAT Score Report.
  

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.

Regarding Winter Testing from December 2017 and January 2018:

If your child participated in Literature, Algebra 1, or Biology Keystone Assessments in December or January, scores are available in Parent Portal.

Regarding Spring Testing from May 2018:

If your child participated in Literature, Algebra 1, or Biology Keystone Assessments in May, scores are available in Parent Portal. Additionally, individual score sheets were distributed to parents at Back to School Night on September 13. Any remaining score sheets were then distributed to students during advisory on September 14.

Regarding Winter Testing in December 2018 and January 2019:

Students currently enrolled in English 10, Algebra 1, or Biology will be administered the corresponding Keystone Assessment(s) during the month of December for Literature and January for Algebra 1 and Biology. Our testing schedule will be available on the CBW Keystone Assessment Webpage at http://www.cbsd.org/Page/25869. This webpage also includes resources to help students prepare for the assessments. After-school help sessions for Algebra and Biology are also posted under “Testing Supports at CB West.” Students enrolled in English 10, Algebra 1, or Biology during 2nd Semester will test in May.

State Assessment Proficiency Requirements:
Currently, PDE requires students in the class of 2021 and beyond to have reached proficiency on each of the three Keystone Exams prior to graduation. Students are encouraged to retake the test if proficiency is not reached on the first attempt.

Keystone Retake Procedures:
If proficiency is not met on a Keystone exam, students are encouraged to retest. Typically, students are invited to retest the following school year when scheduled for their next math, English, or science course. However, if students who tested in December or January would like to schedule a May retest, please contact Mrs. Zaleski at hzaleski@cbsd.org

Algebra Testing Review

Module 1 – Tuesday, January 8: 2:45 – 4:00pm (Miss Jones & Mrs. Jarossy in A115)

Module 2 – Wednesday, January 9: 2:45 – 4:00pm (Mr. Fitzgibbons in C118)

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

Biology Testing Review

Topic-Based Review Days (2:45-3:30pm)

January 4: Biochemistry

January 7: Cell Structure and Function

January 8: Cell Energy

January 9: Genetics

January 10: Ecology/Evolution

Biology Teacher On-Call for Individual Questions - Any Topic (2:45 – 3:30pm) - TBD

January 4

January 7

January 8

January 9

January 10

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 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.

In order to ensure reliable test results and to avoid the cost of replacing test items, the Department of Education requires schools to set rules and take certain steps to protect test materials. Electronic devices such as but not limited to cell phones, smartphones, smartwatches, E-readers, Nooks, Kindles, iPods, tablets, camera-ready devices, and any other electronic device which can be used to photograph or duplicate test materials, access the internet and/or communicate with others during the administration of the PSSA or Keystone Exams are not permitted in any testing site. Please speak with your child and let him or her know that the possession and/or use of a cell phone or other electronic device during the administration of the PSSA or Keystone Exams will result in certain consequences.

Please visit this link https://www.cbsd.org/Page/299 for more specifics regarding Keystone Exams.

The Board of School Directors recently approved a revised calendar and schedule for High School First Semester Final Exams.

The revised High School Final Exam schedule is as follows:

January 23rd - This is a full school day and a regular bell schedule. World Language and English exams will be given in class.

January 24th – Final exam schedule: Math - 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM and Science 9:30 AM- 11:00 AM.

January 25th – Final exam schedule: Social Studies - 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM and Make up/Conflict exams - 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM.

January 28th - Half day schedule with dismissal at 10:45 AM. All classes will meet on this day. This is also the last day of the second marking period.

Students must report to school on January 24th and 25th if they have a final exam and if they need to make up work in a course(s). Additional detailed information will be provided in future correspondence.

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.

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 serve basis. You can order books online at www.jostens.com or by filling out an order form, available on the Antler website.

Dear C.B. West High School Families,

Please join me in the C.B. West library on Tuesday, December 18 from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. for “Community Connections,” one of a series of parent meetings scheduled to take place in each of our schools.

These meetings are designed to encourage frank conversations about our shared vision for the future of our schools. I hope you can find time to attend; I look forward to hearing your feedback and ideas.

A video introduction can be seen on the website homepage at www.cbsd.org/communityconnections.

I hope to see you on December 18!

Stay Well,

John J. Kopicki, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools

Central Bucks School District

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:

January 23, 2019

February 27, 2019

March 27, 2019

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.

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.

FEAST again will be providing home cooked meals for those in need.

The distribution dates are as follows:

12/23, 3pm-7pm,

Spring, TBD

Pick up will be at:

St Robert Bellarmine Church, 856 Euclid Ave, Warrington, PA 18976

In addition to meals, FEAST is able to offer winter coats while supplies last.

FEAST depends on you to help serve our community.

Please circulate this information. Any help you can provide is greatly appreciated.

Please have people fill out information below and return to school or fill out online

https://tug21959.wordpress.com/meals/

feastcharitableorg@gmail.com

(267) 225-8589

PO Box 478 Warrington, PA 18976

Last Name:___________________________________________

Email:______________________________________________

Phone:_____________________________________________

Number of Meals_______

In Need of Winter Coats: Yes No

If Yes, Size_____ M or F

CHIP is Pennsylvania's Children's Health Insurance Program for uninsured children and teens up to age 19.

Click on the link for more information about CHIP.

Congratulations to the 18 CB West instrumentalists who were selected to perform in the 2019 Bucks County Music Educator’s Association Band and Orchestra Festivals. These students will join other Bucks County musicians in these prestigious ensembles. The following students will represent CB West in the March festival:

BCMEA High School Band

Natalie Bear

Chloe Povedano

Matthew Oriente

Liam Price

Jeffrey Fountain

Grace Kaminski

Rachel Huang

C.J. Frisbie

Quintin Snyder

Dru Sanchez

Patrick Meeks

BCMEA High School Orchestra

Nadia Przybylski

Dana Zhang

Zachary Christidhis

Mikayla Havers

SeJin Lee

Natalie Repper

Hannah Klein

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