Central IB Programs

January 2023 Newsletter

Upcoming Events

January 4th: 2nd Semester begins

January 10th: IB Sophomore Parent Night 6:30 in Auditorium

January 10th: IB Program Presentation for all Sophomores 7th block

January 11th: IB Courses & Pathways Presentation for Sophomores 2nd block

January 12th: IB Program 2 Year Plan Guidance for Sophomores 1st block

January 12th: IB Graduate Panel @1:30 (rescheduled from December)

January 13th: IB DP Junior Extended Essay Deadline

January 16th: No School

January 17th: 8th Grade Night at 6pm

January 20th: NO SCHOOL!

Coordinators' Corner

Happy New Year to our IB Students and Families! We certainly hope that the break was a restful and restorative one for everyone. Here's to a fresh start to the second semester!

We'd like to extend a warm welcome to our newest IB Bulldogs joining us next year! We're excited for our rising 8th graders to join the IB Bulldog family, and can't wait for them to experience all the wonderful things that Central has to offer!

For our returning IB Bulldogs, scheduling is right around the corner for all 9-11 grade students. For sophomores it's a big decision time for IB! We want to make sure students and families are fully informed of all the great IB opportunities we have at the 11th and 12th grades. We encourage sophomore families to attend the Parent Night on January 10th, and for students to attend all of the IB presentations next week. We want students to make the right academic decisions for THEM. Students should play to their strengths as individuals and as young scholar's, but at the same time choose what they feel they can dive into and enjoy for the next two years to really challenge themselves.

As always, please reach out if you ever have any questions regarding program options or scheduling!

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

Sophomore Parent Night

All sophomore families are invited to attend our IB Program Informational Night on Tuesday, January 10th at 6:30 pm in the Auditorium. We will go through the Diploma and Career-related Program requirements, and all the IB options that students have for the 11th and 12th grade years. We'll have our "experts in the field" on hand (our IB Ambassador students) to help answer questions and give the student perspective.

We have some important presentation dates to share for all sophomores as well:

January 10th: IB Program presentation to all sophomores (7th block)
January 11th: IB Diploma and Career-related courses/pathways presentation for those students planning to pursue a full program or take individual IB courses. (2nd & 4th blocks)
January 12th: IB DP or CP Two Year Plan Guidance (1st block)

Sophomore families are encouraged to visit our IB Sophomore Program Information website to learn more about what Central's IB Program has to offer. On the site you will find program information/requirements, IB Course offerings, and information on each IB Course and CP Pathway we offer.

IB Sophomore Program Information Website

8th Grade Family Night

We are excited to welcome our incoming 8th graders to the 8th Grade Family Night on January 17th at 6 pm. The event will start off in the Central Auditorium with information about next year, scheduling, and what to expect as a new Freshman. After the presentation there will be an activity fair in the Commons, highlighting our sports, clubs, and various extracurricular activities for freshman to be involved in next year.

The IB Coordinators, Counselors, and IB Ambassadors will be on hand to help answer any questions!

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).

January

Friday, January 13

Wednesday, January 25

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?