CB West High School

College Update

• Now that many Seniors have submitted applications, we know that they are eager to see the status of the CB West documents being sent to schools. Students can check the status of their Transcripts and Teacher letters of recommendation in Naviance – just click the “Colleges I’m Applying To” tab, and you can see the status of Office Materials, which will show either “Initial Materials Submitted,” or “Pending.”
  
• Many early action college decisions are fast approaching in November and December. Please refer to the College Application Process page of the Guidance Website for information and upcoming deadlines.
  
• Our College Visits are continuing in Guidance, with up to four colleges visiting CBW every day. Please register in Naviance to attend these informative visits.
  

Resume Writing Workshop

Students seeking help in writing or revising their resumes are invited to attend Mrs. D’Alonzo’s Resume Writing Workshop on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 1pm. Sign up in Naviance under “College Visits.” Note – please bring a draft of your resume to this event.

Financial Aid

We were grateful to have Ms. Bonnie Behm from Villanova University present at our District Financial Aid Night, held on 10/3/18. If you were unable to attend, you may view/download her presentation, which is posted on the Financial Aid Page of the Guidance Website.

If you would like more information on filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), or have additional financial aid questions, visit the College Planning/FAFSA page of the PHEAA website (Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency). This site has detailed information, FAQ’s, and step-by-step instructions for completing the FAFSA and State Grant Applications.

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

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.

Friday, November 9th is the deadline to have your Senior's Baby Photo printed in the Antler Yearbook. Available at an additional cost of $45, you can fill out an order form, available on the Antler website or you can email your picture/message to Stephanie Ferraro (sferraro@cbsd.org). Please email Erin Walsh (elwalsh@cbsd.org) with any ordering questions.

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.

Now accepting ILG grant applications for first grant cycle. Deadline for submissions: Friday, October 19, 2018, NO later than 5 pm.

What is an Innovative Learning Grant?

CCBCEF provides funding to support innovative learning projects for the benefit of the students and complements the curriculum while embracing innovative learning approaches in the classroom. Click here for more information about the ILG application and guidelines.

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:

October 24, 2018

November 28, 2018

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.

We hope you’ll join us Friday, October 19th for the 4th Annual CB West Homecoming Carnival! The West softball field will host the carnival from 4pm-6pm, just before the big Homecoming game against Souderton. The carnival will feature games, prizes, food, and a series of student performances on our music stage. A portion of the proceeds from the carnival will benefit a local charity. Come celebrate with us here at West, and get psyched to cheer on your Bucks! We’ll see you at the carnival!

The CB West Homecoming dance will take place on Saturday, October 20th from 7pm-10pm in the West gym. The theme for the Homecoming dance is the 80’s. Travel back with us to neon colors and rock n’ roll! Tickets will be sold in advance for $10 through My Payments Plus (starting on 10.1.18) or at the door on the night of the dance for $15. Everyone will need a school ID to attend the dance. ALL guests need to complete a guest form found on the My Payments Plus link.

The CB West Orchestra would like to invite all staff and students to our Halloween Pops Concert on Tuesday, October 30th at 7:30 PM. We’ll be performing music from Harry Potter, Coco, and lots of other fun Halloween-themed music. Come test-run your Halloween costume and join the fun. Admission is free but bring a few $ for some tasty treats. Children of all ages are welcome. Hope to see you there!

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.

Click on the picture for details.

Opioid Forum on Tuesday, October 23 at 7PM at St. Jude Church.

It is a free community-wide event that requires no registration.

Click on the picture for more information.

10th graders know how to spread kindness. The students in C106 advisory set up a jar for "be kind, leave change behind" so that the Court Street Cafe staff can randomly buy a cup of coffee or tea for a West student. Kindness matters!

During the weekend of September 29-30th, sophomore Ava Williams , her dad John, the “Old Goat” team, and over 6,000 other riders biked over 150 miles in the MS City to Shore Bike event raising money for research to eradicate and cure Multiple Sclerosis. Her journey began early Saturday morning in Cherry Hill, NJ and finished in sunny Ocean City. She then rode another 75 miles back to Cherry Hill on Sunday. In total, she spent over 10 hours in the saddle during this amazing event.

Multiple Sclerosis is an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body. Symptoms range from blurred vision, loss of balance, poor coordination, slurred speech, tremors, numbness, extreme fatigue, problems with memory and concentration, paralysis, blindness and more. It is different for everyone affected by the disease, and that makes it all the more challenging to solve.

Bike MS is the largest fundraising bike series in the world which includes this year’s 38th anniversary of the City to Shore event that raised $4.3 million. It was Ava’s third year participating in this special event and to date she has raised over $3,000 to help find a cure. Way to go Ava!!!!! If you are interested in learning more about this disease and how you can help cure MS once and for all, visit www.NationalMsSociety.org. Maybe you will see Ava on the road next year?

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