Central IB Programs

March 2025 Newsletter

Upcoming Events

March 3rd: Spring sports begin!

March 3rd & 4th: IB Senior "headshots" with Mr. Burns

March 7th: IB DP Junior Extended Essay Deadline--meeting with EE supervisor

March 13th: End of 3rd Quarter!

March 14th: NO SCHOOL

March 17th-21st: SPRING BREAK!

March 26th: Jr. HL Literature Orals Begin

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

How is it already March? As we wind down the third quarter, we hope students are staying strong and powering through the dreaded third-quarter slump! The fourth quarter will be here before we know it, bringing all the excitement of end-of-year activities—so stay strong, students, especially you seniors!

Speaking of seniors, PLEASE take advantage of the scholarship opportunities available to you through our Central and PTSA scholarships (see info below!). Deadlines are quickly approaching, so PLEASE apply soon. Reach out to your counselors or Mrs. Keeth, our College & Career Readiness Specialist, for help.

Our Internal Assessment "season" is in full swing for juniors and seniors. It is incredibly important for students to meet both interim and final deadlines for their Internal Assessments, as these make up a significant portion of the overall IB course assessment. Putting forth your best effort now will pay off in the long run! Teachers and coordinators will be reaching out to those who are behind or struggling to offer assistance and support—we want to get everyone across the finish line! If you need help, please reach out, and we’ll be there for you!

Molly Gray, DP Coordinator

mgray@spsmail.org

523-9605

Room 109A

Donita Cox, CP Coordinator

dcox@spsmail.org

523-9606

Room 114

Gretchen Teague, MYP Coordinator

gteague@spsmail.org

523-9706

Room 114 (or classroom Room 28)

CHS Bell Schedule

SPS District Calendar

Red/Black Day Schedule

Important Scholarship Deadline Information!

Central PTSA Senior Scholarship Application

Seniors! Don't miss out on a great scholarship opportunity from our own PTSA! The deadline is March 12th at 11:59pm. Check out the details below and apply today!

Student must be a current member of the Central High School PTSA (Students can become members at any time; $7 membership fee using link below or may request waiver if hardship issue).
Student must be a good citizen of Central High School.
Student must be accepted into a 2-year or 4-year college or university program; or a technical or trade program.
Scholarship award is $500 and the selected recipient will be notified by March 28, 2025 and will receive funds during the week of graduation.

Application Link

Important Senior Transcript Information!

Updated Transcripts: If you have previously applied to a college/university and are continuing the process, most schools would like an updated seventh-semester transcript. Be sure to submit a new transcript request form to Connie McCrite, or contact your counselor if applying by Common App.

HL Literature I Individual Orals

IB HL Lit I is conducting Individual Orals the last week of March and the first week of April.

Students are tasked with the following prompt: examine the ways in which the global issue of your choice is presented through the content and form of the two works you have studied.

Students will prepare in class before Spring Break and present their prepared oral to a teacher. This assessment is weighted 20% of students' IB grade.

ACT Help is here!

Just a friendly reminder to student and parents that there is ACT test prep at your fingertips!. These test prep resources are available for all students and may be particularly helpful for juniors. This Quick Guide explains how to access ACT Test Prep through Naviance.

There’s also a test prep button on the CHS College & Career Readiness Canvas course. Students can take full-length practice tests (even one section at a time) or utilize practice questions for sections or subsections that are troublesome. Please reach out if you have any questions!

IB 2025 Exam Schedule

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

(This only applies to Junior and Senior students enrolled in a DP course)

Please use this link to check out the IB 2025 Exam Fee Notification for an explanation of IB exam fees, payment deadlines, and payment options.

CHS Counselor Information

Ms. Kamesha Loudermill

417-523-9667

Freshman Counselor & Scholars L-Z

Mr. Les Brown 417-523-9662

lesbrown@spsmail.org

Sophomore Counselor & Scholars A-K

Mrs. Bri Smith

417-523-9661

blsmith@spsmail.org

IB DP/CP Students (Junior & Senior)

Mrs. Bekah Bartels

417-523-9663

rbartels@spsmail.org

Junior & Senior Counselor: Students A - K

Mr. Anthony James

417-523-9665

awjames@spsmail.org

Junior & Senior Counselor: Students 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?