Central IB Programs

March 2023 Newsletter

Coordinators' Corner

We did it! We survived the "Third Quarter Slump"...as long as we can limp across the finish line by March 9th!

The Internal Assessment deadlines for juniors and seniors are coming in hot! They can be overwhelming at times, so we encourage students to take one thing at a time, prioritize, and most importantly ask for help when they feel like they have too much on their plate! We, the IB staff don't always know when students are struggling, so please communicate and self-advocate so we can help!

We hope everyone has an EXCELLENT Spring Break--it much needed, and well deserved for everyone!

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

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! (jdpitts@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).

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.

ACT Prep Through Naviance

Students have additional help and resources through Naviance, which can be accessed through Canvas. Exam hints, tips, and practice tests are all at your fingertips! It's never too early to start taking and practicing for the ACT, so don't miss out on a FREE resources for all SPS high school students!

IB Exams Are Right Around the Corner!

Please review the IB Exam Schedule for May Exams

CAS/SL Connection

2023 IB Art Show

Peter and the Starcatcher

The spring play, Peter and the Starcatcher will be performed on Thursday, April 7 and Friday, April 8 at 7 pm and on Saturday, April 9 at 2:30 pm and 7 pm.

Tickets are $5 and will be available at the door. Seating is limited.

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

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?