CB West High School
West Times Newsletter June 5, 2023
2023 BASEBALL DISTRICT ONE 6A CHAMPIONS!
The CB West Varsity Baseball Team is now your 2023 District One 6A Baseball Champions! The Bucks beat the #1 ranked, Springford HS 4-0 on Thursday, June 1st. The team continued their lights-out pitching, without surrendering a hit to Springford until the 6th inning. The Bucks' bats started the game on fire, scoring in each of the first 3 innings. They added a run in the 5th.
Congratulations to each and every player on the team for this tremendous accomplishment!
CB West will host the District 3 runner up, Wilson HS in this afternoon's opening round of the PIAA tournament.
MIDDLE BUCKS SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY CELEBRATES INNOVATION AS ENGINEERING STUDENTS INVENT HIDE TUMBLER & FILE PATENT
Congratulations to all those student involved in this several year process!
Please click HERE to read more about this wonderful accomplishment!
NEWS FROM THE STUDENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Attention Sophomores (Class of 2025):
PSAT/NMSQT
The PSAT/NMSQT will be offered to 10th and 11th grade students on Saturday, October 14th, 2023. Current 9th and 10th grade students should register soon. Visit the West high school testing page for complete ordering information and details about this upcoming exam: Central Bucks West Testing Page.
The window for 10th & 11th grade families to register on My Payments Plus (MPP) will be open from Friday, May 26th until Sunday, September 10th.
The College Board has changed how PSAT registrations are processed, so late registrations are no longer possible. The registration window will open on the MPP website starting Friday, May 26th, and remain open during the summer, so all who register will be guaranteed an exam; however, seats for this exam will not be sold after the registration window closes on September 10th, 2023.
Attention Juniors (Class of 2024):
As we near the school year, it is a great time to check on your student’s grades through the portal: https://www.cbsd.org/Page/26932. If your student is not currently working up to their ability, please encourage them to speak with their teachers as soon as possible!
IMPORTANT – INFORMATION FOR SENIORS!
ALL GRADUATING SENIORS WILL LOSE ACCESS TO STUDENT PORTAL AND NAVIANCE ON THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2023.
Before that date, you should go into Portal and print out your Unofficial Transcript (in Reports). Next, print out a copy of your Health Immunization Records (you’ll want this for college). Finally, go into Naviance and print out your Resume. You will no longer have access to this document after July 13th.
Final Transcripts will be sent starting the week of June 19th, to the school you selected as your “Attending School” in your Senior Survey. If you change the college you’re attending, please notify Mrs. Bagnick, Mrs. Rodriguez, or Mrs. Trodden.
NCAA – Seniors who will be playing sports in college: If you have submitted an electronic request for your transcript to be sent to the NCAA/Eligibility Center, they will be sent at the end of June. If you have not done this, log into your Eligibility Center account and follow the instructions for requesting a transcript.
Seniors who still need to apply to colleges, and send their transcripts: After June 15th, you will be considered a “CB West Alumni.” You will need to request that we send your transcript a different way – through Parchment. Go to CB West’s Guidance website, and under Helpful Links (on the right), click on “CBW Alumni Transcript Requests.” Follow the instructions for creating an account with Parchment and request your transcript. There is a $5.00 fee per transcript.
Attention Seniors:
COME TO DECLARE YOUR DECISIONS, write on the “Oh the Places you will Go” Bulletin Board in Student Services. What school are you going to? Are you going to work when school is finished? Are you doing a grow year? Let us know! We are so proud of you! Let’s display it for all to see!!!
SCHOOL COUNSELING CHANGES
Beginning in the 2023-2024 school year, school counselors at all three Central Bucks high schools will be assigned to students according to last name, rather than by “house.” This change will result in several benefits for students and families.
- Working with all students in the household will enable counselors to build meaningful relationships with families.
- Engaging with students across grade levels in a given school year will help counselors connect with the student body as a whole.
- Building well-developed relationships with classroom teachers fosters collaboration that results in solutions to meet student needs and enhance their learning.
- Sharing tasks across the school counseling team will create more available time to meet one on one with students.
- Creating a true “School Counseling Suite” will enhance the services provided to all students.
Click here or click on the flyer below for more details.
SENIOR LAPTOP COLLECTION INFORMATION
Overview: Central Bucks has provided a district device and charger to your child. The device is the property of the Central Bucks School District and must be returned to your building principal. Below are details about the collection of this device. Please read them carefully.
Note: The Technology and Innovation Department will work with buildings to re-deploy devices to these students in August 2023.
Return Information:
· Students from Central Bucks High School West will be returning devices on Monday, June 12th and Tuesday, June 13th from 7:30a – 2:30p at the CB West Main Lobby.
· Please ensure your child comes to school prepared to return the device, charger, and pen.
· All Hotspots must be returned with the device.
· Complete the attached Device Collection Checklist to hand in with your device.
Missing Accessories: Please go to MyPayments Plus to pay for items that you lost or damaged while in your possession. Once in MPP, add the appropriate "CB Borrowed Device Fee" to your cart and checkout. Bring a receipt with you as proof of payment.
Devices/Accessories not Returned: If a student does not return his/her device, Hot Spot, Pen or Charger a usage fee will be issued per student. Devices not returned will be disabled and unusable. The fees are: charger $35, Device $250, Pen $37.
Thank you so much for your support and understanding in helping to make this process as smooth as possible.
SENIOR WALK - LAST CALL
You cannot attend “Senior Walk” unless you have successfully completed the registration form. You may access the link to sign-up here: https://forms.office.com/r/eq6XUvurx7. Registrations after Tuesday, June 6th will not be accepted.
SENIOR GRADUATION HANDSHAKE PHOTO INFORMATION
It's almost time for your graduation ceremony!
Event Date: June 15, 2023
Purchase an optional AdvancePay credit before the ceremony. This gives you free shipping on your order of $35+ after the event.
Once your event images are ready, please allow 2-3 business days for processing, you’ll receive a text when they are ready to view and order.
If purchased, your AdvancePay credit will be applied to your order! Just sign in with your phone number at check-out.
Text 57633GY23 to 90738* or visit https://galleries.photoday.io/ and enter the access code to get started.
UPCOMING SENIOR EVENTS
STUDENT OBLIGATIONS
Student obligations (i.e. fees owed from lost or damaged textbooks, library books, athletic uniforms, etc.) are reflected in the Parent Portal. Parents and students will be able to see any fees and obligations owed in the “Fees” tab of the portal. Check the portal often for any updates to the student's account. Obligations are due now! *
* 10th grade students will now see '11th Grade Physical' listed as an obligation. This is not due until the end of the student's 11th grade year but can be turned in now to count towards this requirement. Click here for details regarding physical exams.
Unfulfilled obligations may result in the loss of certain privileges such as student parking and prom tickets.
ATTENTION SENIORS: IMPORTANT 4th MARKING PERIOD VIOLATION INFORMATION
Monday, April 3rd, 2023, was the first day of the 4th Marking Period. For Seniors, this means that if you are charged with a violation of the Drug and Alcohol Policy (#227) during the 4th marking period, you may be prohibited from participating officially in commencement activities.
We are required to remind you of this policy statement.
FINAL EXAM INFORMATION & SCHEDULE
GIRL UP SHIRT SALE
TRI M MUSIC HONOR SOCIETY BENEFT CONCERT
WEST ATHLETIC INFORMATION
YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION
SUMMER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE FOR STUDENTS
Students and Parents - Interested in a leadership conference this summer from July 16th-21st in Elizabethtown, PA? This is a fun-filled few days which will help to build leadership skills for life. Refer to the information below. Please email Mary McDonald at mamcdonald@cbsd.org for more information, including CB West student testimonials pertaining to this event.
Click HERE for some frequently asked questions
IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION FROM THE DOYLESTOWN METROPOLITAN APARTMENT COMPLEX
We have seen an increase of CB West students parking at our complex. Our residents may not give CB West students permission to park in our lots.
Starting Wednesday, May 10th any vehicle without the proper authorization parked in our lots will be towed. Thank you.
IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION FROM THE DOYLESTOWN YMCA
We have seen an increase of CB West students parking in the YMCA member parking lot during the school day. While we love the students and want them in our building they cannot park in the lot during the day. They are taking parking spaces from members and as our membership continues to increase we are hearing from our members there are no spots available.
On numerous occasions, we have issued verbal and written warnings to students however they have continued to use the parking lot. Beginning on Wednesday, May 3rd, we will begin towing any students who park in the YMCA lot during the school day to allow ample parking for members in the building!
ONLINE OPTIONS FOR STUDENTS IN 2023-2024
AMAZON REWARDS
As items are added to your Amazon.com cart, please consider using the LINK here to complete your order. The CB West Library gets a small percentage of each purchase credited to us for the purchase of new books for our students. Thanks for your help!
MENINGITIS and other vaccination requirements from PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
State law requires that all immunizations must be completed within the first 5 days of school.
JUNIORS!! If your child has not received a second immunization for meningitis; he/she must receive this prior to the beginning of 12th grade. This is a state requirement.
Please click here for further details regarding vaccinations.
Laptop Breakage Information
Laptop Breakage
We have seen a rise in the amount of screen breaks for student laptops. Our policy covers for 2 broken screens per device. If your child’s laptop screen breaks 3 times, we will be required to send you an invoice for the repair and labor. The current cost for this is $200. Please remind your child to care for their laptops. Some simple steps to assist are:
- Use two hands when holding or moving the device.
- Use clean hands while using the laptop or iPad.
- Use only the provided digital pen or finger on the screen.
- Use only the power adapter that came with the device.
- Use a microfiber cloth to clean the screen.
- Keep device stored in the provided case. This includes traveling through the hallways, on buses, or anytime the device is not being utilized.
- Make sure nothing is on the keyboard, close the lid, and remove all cables if any are plugged into the laptop. Place laptop in your bag carefully.
- Be careful when placing your case on the floor. Keep the device off the floor so screens do not get stepped on by others.
Parents of Student Drivers
Our goal each day is make sure that all students, faculty, buses, and drivers exit our school campus safely. To ensure that safety, we are requesting that you please reinforce safe driving habits with your student driver. There have been several vehicle accidents that may have been prevented through safer driving practices.
- Drivers should maintain a speed of 15 MPH or less while driving on MacFarlane and in the school zone area.
- Drivers are to stop for pedestrians entering the crossing areas.
- Drivers are not to change lanes on MacFarlane
- Drivers should not be using electronic devices while driving.
- Drivers/Students should not be yelling from one vehicle to the next or getting out of one vehicle to get in another.
- Please try to limit the number of passengers in the car with your student. This will assist in being more attentive while driving.
Thank you for your assistance !
From the Attendance Office
West Attendance FACTS
- ANYTIME you come or go from CB West during the school day you MUST check in with attendance.
- ANYTIME you leave school for early dismissal we MUST hear from a PARENT or GUARDIAN via phone or the portal.
- PARENTS or GUARDIANS can put early dismissals, late arrivals, absences, and vacation time in the portal.
- Absences and tardies can be excused for valid reasons with a note, a phone call, or through the portal by PARENTS or GUARDIANS ONLY.
- PARENTS or GUARDIANS have three days to excuse absences or tardies. (Exceptions may be made)
- Students are NOT PERMITTED to leave for lunch during Lunch & Learn.
Free and Reduced Lunch Information
Link to English video: https://vimeo.com/748146211
Link to Spanish video: https://vimeo.com/748143109
Children’s Health Insurance Program
CHIP is Pennsylvania's Children's Health Insurance Program for uninsured children and teens up to age 19.
Click on the link for more information about CHIP.