Central IB Programs

April 2025 Newsletter

Upcoming Events

April 4th: IB Art Show at Brick City Gallery
April 7th: Spring Musical Matinee
April 8th: NO SCHOOL!
April 9th: IB Senior Group Photo (start of 8th block)
April 9th: NHS Induction
April 10th: Jr. ACT/ Soph. ASVAB
April 11th: Senior Meeting
April 14th: IB Exam Prep Meeting during Pride Time
April 15th: Blood Drive
April 17th: ROSE Banquet
April 17th: DP Showcase
April 21st: EOC Test Week
April 24th: IB Sr. Banquet
April 25th: Memories Assembly/ Senior Awards/ Prom
April 28th: IB EXAMS BEGIN!
May 5th: Spring Choir Concert
May 9th: Band Spring Concert
May 13th: Orchestra Spring Concert
May 16th: Senior Breakfast/Grad Practice/Senior Sendoff
May 17th: GRADUATION @ 9am
May 23rd: End of Year Block Party/ LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!

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

Seniors (and parents), are you ready for the next two months? It's going to be a busy but special time as our seniors wrap up their high school and IB careers. There’s so much happening, so be sure to stay informed about all the important events to make the most of this exciting season!

Internal Assessments for our DP classes are coming to a close and being submitted to the IBO. These assessments are a significant part of the overall IB course evaluation, so it’s crucial that students complete and submit them on time.

Exam preparation is in full swing for juniors and seniors taking IB assessments starting April 30th. These high-stakes exams are mandatory for all students in a Diploma course and can lead to college credit if performed well. Take them seriously and lean on the invaluable guidance of your teachers as they help you prepare!

But don't forget to enjoy the fun moments, too! The IB Art Show is this Friday — don't miss the chance to admire the amazing work of our IB Visual Art students. Plus, grab your tickets for the final CHS production directed by the legendary Dr. Gretchen Teague next week. And of course, take advantage of the beautiful spring weather by getting outside and cheering on our spring sports athletes!

To our incoming 8th graders and our current 9th and 10th graders--make sure you pay attention to announcements regarding tryouts, applications, and any opportunities that will help get you involved next year.

Let’s make these last two months memorable. Go Bulldogs, and go seniors!

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

IB Senior Banquet April 24th

Invitations were mailed last week for our annual IB Senior Banquet! This is our chance to celebrate our fabulous IB Program Seniors. All full program IB Diploma and Career-related seniors are invited with their families to attend. Make sure you RSVP by April 18th!

RSVP for IB Senior Banquet

IB 2025 Exams (Juniors & Seniors)

IB Exams are starting soon! Please make sure you are fully informed of the exam schedule. Please use the updated schedule below (we had a few small changes to locations).

We will have a mandatory IB Exam Prep Meeting in the auditorium April 14th

during Pride Time. All students taking an IB exam this May are required to be in attendance at the meeting. If students are absent on the day of the meeting they need to pick up their

exam info packet from the IB/A+ office in room 114.

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.

Important Senior Information!

ATTENTION ALL SENIORS! There will be A LOT of important information coming your way over the next two months. Make sure you stay informed and keep on top of all the

end of the year events and deadlines!

Submit your Senior & Baby Photos by using the QR code above or click this link:

Senior & Baby Photos Google Form

IB Exam Results (for Seniors only)

If you would like your IB exam results sent to your college/university of choice (free of charge), you need to do so before your last day on May 16th. If you do not complete this form your results will not be sent to your college/university of choice. You will have to submit them yourself via the IBO for a fee.

IB Senior Exam Results 2025 Google Form

Your SPS student e-mail address will be invalid after July 1st. You will not receive further notifications unless we have a valid permanent (non-SPS) e-mail address.

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 will be wrapping up Individual Orals this week!

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!

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?