Central IB Programs

October 2023 Newsletter

Upcoming Events

October 5th: Homecoming Assembly

October 6th: Homecoming Dance 9-11pm

October 9th: Career-related Seniors Reflective Project Reflection #2 due

October 11th: CHS Fishing Team Fry at 6pm in the CHS Commons

October 6th: CHS Orchestra Concert at 6pm

October 17th: IB Night for 8th Grade Families at 6pm in the CHS Auditorium

October 19th: End of 1st Quarter

October 20th: NO SCHOOL!

October 20th: DP Senior Extended Essay Deadline (Meeting with EE Supervisor)

October 23rd: CHS Flu Shot Clinic

October 24th: Parent-Teacher Conference Night

November 3rd: DP Senior Extended Essay Workday

November 6th: NO SCHOOL!

November 7th: NO SCHOOL!

November 10th: Picture Retake Day

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

We're almost done with 1st Quarter...how did that happen?

There's A LOT going on at CHS in October, so make sure you're staying up with all the events! If you haven't already done so, make sure you join Central's Social Media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter/X. They will keep you up on all the exciting things going on at CHS

Facebook -Central High School-Springfield, MO

Twitter/X-Central High School@CentralBulldog

Instagram-centralbulldogs1893

When in doubt though, always feel free to contact one of the IB Coordinators if you have questions!

We are wrapping up IB exam registration for our Grade 11 & 12 IB students. Be on the look out for invoices in the mail soon.

Lastly, please join Central's AMAZING PTSA! They do so much for our students and staff. Don't miss your chance to be a part of a great organization (see the sign up information below)

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

Join Central's PTSA!

College Adviser Update

Senior Parents!

Stay up on all the important senior events and news by joining the Senior Parent SportsYou group.

Just follow the directions on the sign up!

Make sure you check out the important information from Central Journalism:

Purchase a Yearbook https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A04673000. The price of yearbooks will increase from $50 to $55 on March 1.

Purchase a Senior Tribute in the Yearbook: https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1059689. Senior Tributes are an optional additional purchase to the yearbook to give extra recognition to your senior. These will be on sale online only until February 1.

All students, including seniors, must take their school pictures with Lifetouch to be included in the yearbook album.
Lifetouch Picture Retakes Day - November 10

If you have submitted the "SPS Student Media Exclusion Form," please know that this document restricts the yearbook from including your student in the album section. If you have submitted the form, but you would like your student to appear in the yearbook, please email Ms. Austin in the CHS Main Office at saustin300@spsmail.org.

IB May 2024 Exam Schedule

The IB May 2024 schedule is hot off the presses! Please save the dates below if you are taking one of these exams (this only applies to Junior and Senior students).

We will begin mailing exam invoices to those taking an IB Assessment very soon!

Exam Fee Notification

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 - K

Ms. Kendra Peak

417-523-9667

kfpeak@spsmail.org

Freshman Counselor

Ms. Emily Bass 417-523-9662

embass@spsmail.org

Students Last Name M – Z

IB DP/CP; Scholars

Mr. Anthony James

417-523-9665

awjames@spsmail.org

Students Last Name 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?