Central IB Programs

February 2024 Newsletter

Upcoming Events

February 5th: Scheduling for next year begins--students schedule with counselors during English class

February 11th: DP Junior EE Outline due

February 16th: DP Senior EE deadline

February 19th: No School!

February 22nd: Loyalty Assembly

February 23rd: Loyalty Dance

February 27th: Senior Meeting

February 29th: Orchestra I & II Concert at 6 pm

Please check out our Central IB Website for program information, policies, and so much more!

https://sites.google.com/sps.org/central-ib-programs/home

Coordinators' Corner

GOODBYE January--what a mess! We certainly hope February gives us warmer weather and less illness all around!

We are deep into scheduling for next year. Freshman through Juniors are scheduling in the library with the counselors this month during their English classes. If you have any questions reach out to your counselor or one of the IB Coordinators for help!

IB Juniors and Seniors are working hard in their DP classes as Internal Assessments are being completed and getting ready for submission in March/April.

As always, reach out if we can be of assistance as we make our way through 3rd quarter!

Molly Gray, DP Coordinator

mgray@spsmail.org

523-9605

Donita Cox, CP Coordinator

dcox@spsmail.org

523-9606

Gretchen Teague, MYP Coordinator

gteague@spsmail.org

523-9706

CHS Bell Schedule

SPS District Calendar

Red/Black Day Schedule

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IB Diploma & Career-Related Program Senior Banquet

Mark your calendars for the IB Senior Banquet!

The IB Senior Banquet for DP and CP Program students will be April 22nd in the Central Commons at 6:30, with dinner and reception starting at 7pm.

Invitations will be mailed in March!

National Honor Society

National Honor Society will have its New Member Induction Ceremony and awarding of Senior Honor Cords April 11th at 6 pm in the Auditorium.

Contact NHS Sponsors Beth McIntyre or Luke Vaughn for more information!

CALLING ALL 8TH GRADERS--You can still apply for next year!

If you know an 8th grader who is interested in coming to Central to pursue IB, please share the following information with them:

Students need to complete an "IB Application of Intent" and submit an Immediate Transfer Request with the district (if living outside Central's attendance area) Both are linked below, but can also be found on Central's IB website:

IB Application of Intent

Immediate Transfer Request

CHS IB Website

IB Parent Advisory Board

We would like to create an IB Parent Advisory Board, made up parents/guardians of students grades 9-12.

We are seeking a diverse group of parents to serve in an advisory capacity to help support IB program implementation, fidelity, and growth. We would like parent perspective to provide insight into student support and inclusion of IB students at Central, and also to help with networking to community opportunities and needs. Meetings would potentially be held two to three times a year, depending on stakeholder interest and availability.

If you would be willing to serve, please fill out the google form linked below.

IB Parent Advisory Board Interest Form

Senior News

Don't Miss Out On Scholarship Opportunities!

Seniors--make sure you are taking advantage of all the scholarship opportunities available!

Visit the Central Counseling Commons for more information or click on the link below to check out Central Scholarships and more:

https://sites.google.com/sps.org/chscollegeadvising/financial-aid/scholarships

An Important Note From Our Registrar

Updated Transcripts. If you have previously applied to a college/university and are continuing the process, most schools will want an updated seventh-semester transcript. Our transcripts will have updated grades, GPA, and class rank once they are finished processing mid to late January.

Be sure to submit a new transcript request form to Connie McCrite, or contact your counselor if applying by Common App.

IB 2024 Exam Schedule

Please save the dates below if you are taking one an IB Exam this year.

(This only applies to Junior and Senior students.)

Please submit your exam fee payment ASAP if you have not already done so. Student accounts have been charged and all fees must be paid prior to graduation.

Exam Fee Notification

CHS Counselor Information

Mrs. Bri Smith

417-523-9661

blsmith@spsmail.org

Students Last Name A – L

IB DP/CP; Scholars

Mrs. Bekah Bartels

417-523-9663

rbartels@spsmail.org

Students Last Name A - K

Ms. Kendra Peak

417-523-9667

kfpeak@spsmail.org

Freshman Counselor

Ms. Emily Bass 417-523-9662

embass@spsmail.org

Students Last Name M – Z

IB DP/CP; Scholars

Mr. Anthony James

417-523-9665

awjames@spsmail.org

Students Last Name L - Z

Meghan Sweckard-Counseling Secretary

417-523-9660

masweckard@spsmail.org

How Can IB Help With College?

Check out the link regarding how IB can help with college! You can also find this on the IB page on Central's website. Details include statistics on DP/CP student success in admissions and persistence rates in college, as well as scholarship and college credit information from regional schools.

How Can IB Help With College?