CB West High School
West Times Newsletter September 27, 2022
NEWS FROM THE STUDENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Class of 2023:
- Seniors applying to college may visit the College Application Process webpage for detailed information about how to apply to college. We have also posted a narrated presentation, about 30 minutes long, which reviews the steps students must take before requesting transcripts. Please contact your student’s counselor with any questions.
- Families with Financial Aid questions should plan to attend the Financial Aid Overview scheduled for October 4, 2022, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. This is a virtual event, so you can attend from the comfort of your own home!
- Please also check out WEBINARS offered by PHEAA on topics like the Financial Aid Timeline and Searching for Scholarship. Please visit our Financial Aid webpage, scroll down to the WEBINAR section, and click on the attached FLYER to register if interested.
Class of 2024:
There will be a presentation on college planning for 11th grade students held during Lunch & Learn on October 4th and October 6th. No need to sign up, students can attend either date. The presentation will start at 10:45am in the West Auditorium.
Seniors and Juniors – College Visits at CB West:
Be sure to check Naviance for scheduled visits from a wide variety of colleges and universities. Most visits are held in the Student Services Office conference room. Be sure to sign up to meet your college admission representative face-to-face and learn more about their schools and programs offered.
AP Exams:
At this point in time, students should have joined all their fall semester and full year AP classes at my ap.collegeboard.org. On Wednesday, September 7th, the My Payments Plus System opened for all fall semester and full year AP exams. Students must now go to My Payments Plus (set up an account if you do not already have one) to register and pay for any fall or full year AP exam that they wish to take in May of 2023. The MPP system will remain open for registration and payment through October 30th.
The Central Bucks School District offers a standardized testing prep system, ePrep, to all its students. This free web-based program helps students prepare for the PSAT, SAT and ACT. There are practice tests, test-taking tips, and instructional videos that explain how to do the problem(s) that may have been answered incorrectly during the practice session. Go to www.eprep.com and set up your student account:
Login information for 2022-23 School Year:- Seniors (Class of 2023): Username: your CB email; Password: West2023
- Juniors (Class of 2024): Username: your CB email; Password: West2023
- Sophomores (Class of 2025): Username: your CB email; Password: West2022 (updated 9.20.22)
Students who have questions or problems with logging in should contact Ms.Graney in the CB West Library.
Attention West Tutors:
There will be an informational meeting for all interested peer tutors on Wednesday, September 28th, from 11:00 to 11:30 in the Student Services Conference Room. Anyone interested should attend. This will be the only informational meeting until spring semester.
Lunch & Learn Offering
SENIOR PORTRAIT SESSIONS ARE OVER
Student Emergency Information
Each year, the Central Bucks School District requires our families to fill out a Student Emergency & Information Form.
This year, we are asking that you complete your family’s Student Emergency & Information Form online by September 30, 2022.
Annual Student Information Update Link to DETAILS
Click here to be directed to your Parent Portal account to complete the Census Verification form.
If you do not have a Parent Portal account, please follow this link to request one.
Thank you for taking the time to update this important information.
Homecoming Dance
Homecoming Dance 2022 - Flyer found here. Buy your tickets today!
- The Homecoming Dance is on Saturday October 8th from 7PM to 10 PM.
- This year’s theme is "A Tropical Paradise."
- Tickets can be purchased in advance for $10 on MyPaymentsPlus starting Thursday, September 22nd through Thursday, October 6th.
- Tickets purchased at the door will be $15.
- Students bringing a guest from another school must purchase tickets in advance and must complete a guest form.
- Guest forms are available on MyPaymentsPlus. Each West student is limited to one guest.
- Students must arrive no later than 8:30 PM. Students who leave before 10 PM need to sign out. Students and guests who leave early will not be readmitted.
- Attire is semi-formal.
- All students and guests must present a photo ID at the door.
Diversity Through Food Celebration
West United would like to invite you to join us for a food and culture discussion at the new restaurant, Las Fridas, in Doylestown. Registration is required and due by this Friday, September 30. To register through Bucks Embrace, please go to https://forms.gle/eyeAssBDrnQgRTZh8
Congratulations to Asher Mills on a Perfect AP Score!
Antler Yearbook Information
CBW Antler Yearbooks are selling at a reduced price before January, so be sure to order your yearbook online at www.jostens.com . For the past four years, we have had an increase in the demand for yearbooks! Don't forget to reserve your child an Antler yearbook for this school year - books can be reserved until April 30th. After that, they will only be sold on a first come, first serve basis.
Attention Parents of CBW Seniors - Friday November 11th is the deadline to have your Senior's Baby Photo printed in the Antler Yearbook. Available at an additional cost of $40, you will submit the payment at mypaymentsplus.com. Then, please email your picture/message to Stephanie Ferraro (sferraro@cbsd.org). Visit the CBW Antler website for more Baby Bucks information.
National Merit Commended Scholars
Dev Avadaria, Leo Burchell, Paige Burchell, Brianna Burchett, Owen Donaher, Elainnor Frisbie, Cayleigh Haag, Julian Kim, Ava Sasser, and Griffin Smith
CB Farmers Market at Barclay moving to Thursdays
Any Central Bucks family who may need a little extra food assistance is welcome to join us on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at Barclay Elementary School. Our drive-up food distributions run from 4:30 to 5:30 PM. We generally have free dry goods, fresh produce, milk, eggs, and bread, and often have some frozen meat and poultry. At each event we pass out an average of 12,000-15,000 pounds of food.
We hope to see many families at our food distribution on Thursday, October 13th at 4:30. No advanced sign-up is necessary. We kindly ask that you do not line up before 4:30, and that you do not block our neighbors’ driveways. They are very understanding and supportive of our work, but also need to come and go during our events. If you have any questions about the market, please e-mail jbrereton@cbsd.org or mamcdonald@cbsd.org.
France Study Abroad Opportunity
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.
Physical Exams - Juniors
CB West Parent Council
We look forward to continuing our partnership with parents through the 2022-2023 Central Bucks West Parent Council. Membership to the council is open to all interested CB West parents.
Meetings are scheduled for the following Wednesdays in the Tower Room off of the Main Lobby, beginning at 9:00 AM and concluding at 10:30 AM:
October 19, 2022
November 16, 2022
January 18, 2023
February 15, 2023
March 15, 2023
April 19, 2023
Some of the goals of the group will be:
- To foster a dialogue between the home and school through the collegial sharing of ideas and concerns
- To undertake project(s) as developed by the group
- To support the school in the community by information sharing
We hope you will be able to participate in our 2022-2023 Parent Council.
Feed My Starving Children Event
Permission slip found here or students can stop by room C104 to pick one up.
PAYS Survey Presentation and Wellness Expo
CB West Boys Basketball Fundraiser
The CB West Boys Basketball Mattress Fundraiser is coming soon. On Sunday, October 23rd there will be 25+ different styles of beds on display for customers to try. The beds are new, brand name, made to order, available in all sizes, and cost up to 50% less than suggested retail. In addition to beds, there will also be premium pillows, luxury sheets, and even adjustable power bases. Please share this information with family and friends!
Check out this video to see how it works. https://vimeo.com/637621858
And for more information you can visit the Facebook event page: https://fb.me/e/3o5miL8wY
Free and Reduced Lunch Information
Link to English video: https://vimeo.com/748146211
Link to Spanish video: https://vimeo.com/748143109
Agenda Books/Student Planners
Need some help organizing your work?
Planners are selling quickly!
Planners are available by ordering them on My Payments Plus by clicking on this link. Once ordered, planners will be available for pick up anytime in room B205.
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.
Picture Day - Retake Day
ALL students, including seniors, need to have their picture taken to receive an ID badge, even if you are not purchasing photos. ID badges are required for sophomores, juniors and seniors. Stop by the 12th grade office/main office if you didn't get an order form or you can print the form here: Picture Day order form
If your student had a picture taken on Picture Day and wants to purchase photos, but did not turn in an order form, it's not too late. Turn order form with exact money amount into the main office.
Athletic Passes
Below is a link for this year’s CBSD Athletic Passes. Please feel free to contact us in the athletic office if you have any questions. Looking forward to seeing you all in the stands.
Central Bucks West High School Athletic Passes (cbwathletics.com)
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.
SENIORS!! 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.
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.
About Us
Website: http://www.cbsd.org/Domain/30
Location: 375 West Court Street, Doylestown, PA, United States
Phone: 267.893.2500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cbschools
Twitter: @CBWestHS