CB West High School

On May 29th, students and staff from West came together to work with facilitators from the Anti-Defamation League. The morning was designed to give participants insights into creating strong No Place for Hate activities and begin to develop plans for creating engaging full-school activities.

Thank you to the CB West Marching Band for marching in the annual Doylestown Memorial Day Parade. The band sounded great and looked fresh as they debuted their new uniforms.

Students are invited to find out more about CB West Marching Band, Color Guard, and Drum Line during Spring Training 6/4-6/6. No experience is required and it’s a great way to meet new friends and perform great music.

Last week, West hosted the annual WestSide Music Fest. We welcomed West-cluster 3rd graders for an in-school performance featuring our Jazz Band, Chamber Strings, Chamber Choir, Chinese Honor Society, and a chamber group from the Bucks County Symphony Orchestra.

The audience loved seeing and hearing the variety of performances. Students were singing, clapping, and conducting along to the performances and we loved hosting these future-Bucks. Thank you to everyone who performed!

Congratulations to West’s Band, Choir, and Orchestra and fantastic Spring Concert performances. From small ensembles to large, everyone delivered exciting programs.

Best of luck to our seniors as they move on to their next adventure in college, the military, or in the workforce. We’re proud of you and will miss you. An added congratulations to our senior award recipients.

2024 Girls Empowered Award Runner Ups

Nominated by family members, peers, coaches, and teachers across South Eastern PA, these young ladies were chosen by our judges to be recognized for their strength, resilience, leadership, and positive choices.

High School Award Runner Up:
Elizabeth Witt

Girls Empowered Award runner up at the high school level is 12th grader, Elizabeth. Elizabeth was nominated by a teacher at school and recognized for the number of leadership roles she has played at her school. In addition to participating in West United, a student organization that works to create an inclusive environment for all students, she also runs the @humansofcbwest account and shares the stories of other students, mindful to represent a variety of community members.

Way to be EMPOWERED, Elizabeth!

Registration is now open for our 2024 summer empowerment camps!

SENIORS:

Stop in the Student Services Office to design and display a pennant for the decision you have made for next year! There are (small) pennant triangles to decorate with the choice of college or trade that you have chosen for next year. We would love to see “the places you will go”!

So, join your classmates and the student counseling department in celebrating all the arduous work you have done to get where you are going. Hope to see you soon!

PSAT

The PSAT will be offered to 10th and 11th grade CB West students on Saturday, October 26th, 2024. Registration will be open in early August, 2024. Details will be shared closer to that time via email and the Student Services Testing page.

Student obligations (i.e. fees owed from lost or damaged textbooks, library books, athletic uniforms, etc.) are reflected in the Parent Portal. Parents and students will be able to see any fees and obligations owed in the “Fees” tab of the portal. Check the portal often for any updates to the student's account. Obligations are due now!

Unfulfilled obligations may result in the loss of certain privileges such as student parking and the ability to purchase prom tickets.

* 10th grade students will now see '11th Grade Physical' listed as an obligation. This is not due until the end of the student's 11th grade year but can be turned in now to count towards this requirement. Click here for details regarding physical exams: 11th Grade Physical.

Please click on the link to read the informational letter regarding attendance. This information can also be found on our website.

English language version

Russian language version

Spanish language version

Ukranian language version

Link to English video: https://vimeo.com/748146211

Link to Spanish video: https://vimeo.com/748143109

Click HERE for frequently asked questions

Laptop Breakage

We have seen a rise in the amount of screen breaks for student laptops. Our policy covers for 2 broken screens per device. If your child’s laptop screen breaks 3 times, we will be required to send you an invoice for the repair and labor. The current cost for this is $200. Please remind your child to care for their laptops. Some simple steps to assist are:

• Use two hands when holding or moving the device.
• Use clean hands while using the laptop or iPad.
• Use only the provided digital pen or finger on the screen.
• Use only the power adapter that came with the device.
• Use a microfiber cloth to clean the screen.
• Keep device stored in the provided case. This includes traveling through the hallways, on buses, or anytime the device is not being utilized.
• Make sure nothing is on the keyboard, close the lid, and remove all cables if any are plugged into the laptop. Place laptop in your bag carefully.
• Be careful when placing your case on the floor. Keep the device off the floor so screens do not get stepped on by others.

Our goal each day is make sure that all students, faculty, buses, and drivers exit our school campus safely. To ensure that safety, we are requesting that you please reinforce safe driving habits with your student driver. There have been several vehicle accidents that may have been prevented through safer driving practices.

• Drivers should maintain a speed of 15 MPH or less while driving on MacFarlane and in the school zone area.
• Drivers are to stop for pedestrians entering the crossing areas.
• Drivers are not to change lanes on MacFarlane
• Drivers should not be using electronic devices while driving.
• Drivers/Students should not be yelling from one vehicle to the next or getting out of one vehicle to get in another.
• Please try to limit the number of passengers in the car with your student. This will assist in being more attentive while driving.

Thank you for your assistance !

* ANYTIME you come or go from CB West during the school day you MUST check in with attendance.

• ANYTIME you leave school for early dismissal we MUST hear from a PARENT or GUARDIAN via phone or the portal.
• PARENTS or GUARDIANS can put early dismissals, late arrivals, absences, and vacation time in the portal.
• Absences and tardies can be excused for valid reasons with a note, a phone call, or through the portal by PARENTS or GUARDIANS ONLY.
• PARENTS or GUARDIANS have three days to excuse absences or tardies. (Exceptions may be made)
• Students are NOT PERMITTED to leave for lunch during Lunch & Learn.

Announcements

Bell Schedules

Seniors - Class of 2024

Juniors - Class of 2025

Sophomores - Class of 2026

MBIT Information

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.

Click on the link for the online application.