Central IB Programs

February 2023 Newsletter

Coordinators' Corner

Greetings IB Families!

We are thankful to have January in the rearview mirror! Hopefully the winter weather and snow days are behind us, and spring will be arriving soon. Nevertheless, the dreaded 3rd Quarter slump is real, and it's here for many of our students. We encourage all of our students to push on through "the slump" and finish the quarter strong.

February through April is a busy time for our IB juniors and seniors as they begin and/or finalize important assessment pieces, such as Internal Assessments and Individual Orals. We encourage students to reach out for help and advice from teachers, coordinators, and counsellors if they are feeling overwhelmed. We're always here for you!

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

PTSA News

It's never too late to join Central's PTSA! Parents, students, and guardians are all encouraged to join Central PTSA. They accept membership throughout the school year.

PTSA has a senior scholarship to post if we can. I will have to get the protocol of what people should do this week. . The deadline for submission is March 3, 2023.

https://forms.gle/H5e1sZBqkHPwmVfx9

Host An Exchange Student!

If you are interested in hosting an exchange student next year, please contact Kim Jones with the World Heritage Organization.

Check out the link below for more details:

https://www.world-heritage.org/contact_us/#apply_now

Central Spring Sports Information

Any boys interested in playing for Central's Boys Tennis Team this spring need to attend the after school meeting February 9th in room 113.

See Dr. Donita Cox for more information:

dcox@spsmail.org

Boys golf will begin off-season practice as weather permits:

Feb. 6th and (hopefully) Feb. 9th at Payne Stewart at 3:30

Parent/Player meeting on 2/26…time and place will be announced.

Official season practice starts 2/27!

Email Coach Collins for more details:

jwcollins@spsmail.org

8th Grade Shadow Days

There is still time to sign up (or reschedule) for our 8th Grade Shadowing Days!

Please use this link for more information, and to sign up if you haven't already. If you need to reschedule due to the "snow day," you can may contact the IB Offices and we'll take care of it for you.

Attention All Juniors in IB English!

IB ENGLISH III H Individual Orals will take place March 22 - 24 and 29 - 31. The individual oral is supported by an extract from work originally written in English and one from a work studied in translation. Students offer a response to the prompt "Examine the ways in which the global issue of your choice is presented through the content and form of two of the works that you have studied."

Ask Mrs. Pitts if you have further questions!

Attention Seniors: An Important Message About Transcripts!

If you submitted a transcript request first semester, we DO NOT automatically send an updated transcript after second semester grades post. Students need to submit another transcript request after second semester transcripts have processed at the district level. This usually happens mid to late January. Transcripts will then additionally show your semester grades, cumulative GPAs, and class rank.

For questions regarding transcripts please contact our registrar,

Connie McCrite at 523-9617 / clmccrite@spsmail.org

ACT Prep Sessions for Spring 2023

Calling All Juniors! Don't miss out on free ACT prep opportunities!

All juniors take the ACT on Thursday, April 27th. Dr. Smith-Nelson will hold ACT Prep sessions to help prepare students for the big day.

All sessions are after school from 3:20 - 4:20 in room 351 (unless otherwise specified).

February

Friday, February 10

Wednesday, February 22

March

Thursday, March 9

Friday, March 31

April

Wednesday, April 5

Wednesday, April 12

Friday, April 14

Wednesday, April 26

Note: These dates may be impacted by snow days, COVID closures, illness, emergency staff meetings, dinosaur attack, etc. In the event of a cancellation, Dr. SN will contact everyone via Canvas message and/or Canvas course announcement. Canceled prep sessions will be rescheduled whenever possible, but rescheduling is not guaranteed.

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IB May 2023 Exams

The May 2023 Exam Schedule has been revised by the IBO! Registration for juniors and seniors taking IB exams this May will begin soon, and information regarding invoices and exam fees has been mailed home. Please check your bill and registration for accuracy.

For questions or help please contact the appropriate program coordinator.

IB May 2023 Exam Schedule (revised)

CAS/SL Connection

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 - G

Ms. Kendra Peak

417-523-9667

kfpeak@spsmail.org

Students Last Name H – O; Freshman Lead

Mrs. Jenn Sullivan- Cox

417-523-9662

jrsullivan-cox@spsmail.org

Students Last Name M – Z

IB DP/CP; Scholars

Mr. Anthony James

417-523-9665

awjames@spsmail.org

Students Last Name P - Z

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?