CB West High School
West Times Newsletter September 18, 2023
Teen Research Internship Program
Student Services
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Suicide is preventable. Youth who are contemplating suicide frequently give warning signs. Do not be afraid to ask about suicidal thoughts or talk to your child about this topic. Never take warning signs lightly or promise to keep them secret. There are many supports and resources for students and families. Please reach out to your counselor if you have any concerns or questions about this important topic. For more information, visit the Preventing Youth Suicide site, from the National Association of School Psychologists.
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. Sign up to meet your college admission representative face to face, and learn more about their schools and programs offered.
PSAT Next Steps
10th/11th grade parents who have signed their student up for the October 14th PSAT should find an email from September 19th with instructions for downloading the College Board’s Bluebook app and how to prepare for the upcoming exam. Visit the West Student Services testing page for updates and contact Mike Curtis with any questions at mcurtis@cbsd.org.
Club and Activities Fair
Career Guest Speakers Wanted
Homecoming Information
Saturday, September 30 is CB West’s Homecoming Dance. Tickets are on sale starting today! You can purchase a ticket for $10 on MyPaymentsPlus. The dance will be at CB West, and it is from 6p-9p.
If you plan to bring a guest from a different school, you must fill-out and submit a “student guest request form”. Copies are available in the house office, on the school’s website, or you can download one from your class’s Canvas page. Approval for all non-CB West students is required!
West Athletic Updates
- Boys Cross Country dropped a tough race to rival CB East
- Girls Cross Country dominated in their race against rival CB East
- Girls Soccer went 2-0 for the week with a nice overtime win over previously undefeated Rock North
- Boys Soccer went 1-1 last week. Their win came in dramatic fashion edging Souderton 2-1 after falling behind early.
- Girls Volleyball defeated both sister schools in 3-0 matches to collect two more wins last week
- Girls Tennis went 1-2 on the week picking up a much needed win against Souderton late in the week.
- Golf had a rough week dropping matches to South and Souderton.
- Football remains unbeaten after winning a battle against Pennsbury. Next up is rival North Penn at War Memorial Friday night.
- Field Hockey remains undefeated after big wins over Pennridge and Souderton last week.
West Yearbook Information
CBW Antler Yearbooks are selling at a reduced price before mid-December, so be sure to order your yearbook online at www.jostens.com . For the past three 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 17th 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 (note – price does not include purchase of yearbook). Then, please email your picture/message to Stephanie Ferraro (sferraro@cbsd.org). Visit the CBW Antler website for more Baby Bucks information.
Attendance Information Letter
PSAT/NMSQT Information
Free and Reduced Lunch Information
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Link to Spanish video: https://vimeo.com/748143109
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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
* 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.
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.