CB West High School
West Times Newsletter September 26, 2023
CB West National Merit Semi-Finalists
Student Services
College/University visits:
If you are interested in meeting with college representatives, login to Naviance and sign up for a visit to the Student Services Office (In Naviance: College tab --> College Visits).
Currently we have over 75 visits from remarkably diverse institutions scheduled until our fall break in November. Sign up! Ask questions and be seen by the representatives for the potential places you are interested in.
If you have more questions, see Mrs. Gale in the Student Services Office.
AP Exams:
Students will join their AP Classroom account with their teachers.
On Tuesday, September 12th, the My Payments Plus System will open for all fall semester and full year AP exams. Students must go to My Payments Plus (set up an account if you don’t already have one) to register and pay for any fall or full year AP exam that they wish to take in May of 2024.
The MPP system will remain open for registration and payment of fall and full year exams until October 30th, 2023.
College Admissions Exams
See the CB West Student Services “testing page” for suggested college admissions exam plans: https://www.cbsd.org/Page/1002
October 14th PSAT (Registration closed)
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.
Missed the email? Visit the West Student Services testing page for regular updates!
Lunch and Learn Club Highlight
Parent Representative Needed
Career Guest Speakers Wanted
Homecoming Information
Saturday, September 30 is CB West’s Homecoming Dance. Tickets are on sale now. 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! All completed forms must be turned into the House Office by Thursday, September 28th.
West Athletic Updates
- Golf split their matches last week with a loss at Pennsbury on Monday and then a win on senior night against CB East.
- Tennis won their match against North Penn on their senior night.
- Field hockey went 3-0 on the week with cross over wins against Rock North, Rock South, and Bensalem.
- Volleyball started the week with a tough loss against Villa Maria Academy. They ended the week with two big conference wins against Pennridge and Souderton.
- Boys soccer went 1-2 on the week with a dominant win over Bensalem.
- Girls soccer continued their hot streak with wins over Rock South and Bensalem this week.
- Boys Cross Country logged some PR’s in their loss to North Penn
- Girls Cross Country ran a great race picking up a big win over North Penn
- Football dominated rival North Penn on Friday night with a 28-0 shutout. Next up is Abington for our annual Homecoming game.
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 AND message (40 words or less) to Stephanie Ferraro (sferraro@cbsd.org). Visit the CBW Antler website for more Baby Bucks information.
Teen Research Internship Program
Attendance Information Letter
PSAT/NMSQT Information
Free and Reduced Lunch Information
Link to English video: https://vimeo.com/748146211
Link to Spanish video: https://vimeo.com/748143109
Click HERE for frequently asked questions
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.