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Buffalo Independent School District Community & Student Engagement

Accountability System

Community & Student Engagement

Accountability System 2017-2018 Campus Criteria Buffalo High School

**In Buffalo Independent School District, the District Educational Improvement Council (DEIC) developed the rating criteria and the campus site-based decision-making teams determined the ratings for each category.

Case Choice #1: Digital Learning

Case Choice #2: Fine Arts Case Choice #3:

21st Century Workforce

Student access to technology Variety of fine arts activities and classes available during and

after school

Certifications & Licenses that can be obtained

Teacher participation in technology related professional

development

Instruction based on fine arts TEKS Aligned Curriculum

Student Leadership opportunities

Use of social media/other digital tools to deliver course content, instruction, and/or

tutoring

Evidence of student artwork in classrooms, hallways, and in

art shows

Exposure to colleges and universities

Technology integrated into teaching and learning

Number of students completing more than one fine arts credit

Dual Credit opportunities available

Enrollment in sequential fine arts instruction

Number of students enrolled in one or more CTE courses

CASE-RATINGS-CRITERIA-LINK (E1578) indicates the internet website link to the Community and Student Engagement (CASE) ratings criteria that are used by the local education agency and campuses to determine the ratings for the LEA and campuses per TEC 39.0546. In addition to reporting the three CASE choices (E1575 – E1577), the LEA is also required to report to TEA the criteria that will be used in the following school year to determine the actual ratings for the same three choices reported at the end of the prior school year. To accomplish this reporting requirement, each LEA must report a valid internet link to a location on the LEA internet website that will allow access to the criteria that will be used by the LEA in the following school year to determine the actual ratings for the three CASE choices. This internet link will be reported using the following PEIMS data element.



Community & Student Engagement Accountability System

2016-2017 Campus Ratings for

Buffalo High School

**In Buffalo Independent School District, the District Educational Improvement Council (DEIC) developed the rating criteria and the campus site-based decision-making teams determined the ratings for each category.



Background Information Community & Student Engagement Accountability System

Under House Bill 5 (passed last year by the 83rd Texas Legislature), all districts are required to evaluate the district’s performance and the performance of each campus in regard to community and student engagement. Districts must assign one of four performance ratings – Exemplary, Recognized, Acceptable or Unacceptable – to the district and each campus for overall performance, including the following categories:

· Fine arts; · Wellness and physical education; · Community and parental involvement; · 21st Century Workforce Development program; · Second language acquisition program; · Digital learning environment; · Dropout prevention strategies; and · Gifted & talented programs.

House Bill 5 requires a local committee or committees to determine the criteria that the district uses to evaluate and assign performance ratings and to evaluate the district’s compliance with statutory reporting and policy requirements. In Buffalo Independent School District, the District Educational Improvement Council (DEIC) developed the rating criteria and the campus site-based decision-making teams determined the ratings for each category. Under House Bill 5, districts must post the ratings and compliance status for the district and each campus on the school district’s website by August 8, 2017.



Buffalo High School

Buffalo High School has a rich history of academic and extracurricular excellence. Our community,

students, and school faculty & staff work cooperatively to provide the positive pathways students need to be

successful in society. While we take great pride in what we have achieved in the past, we are looking forward to

taking it to the next level! The next opportunity for

success is just around the corner. Each year brings many

opportunities for students to develop their skills and

talents. Parents, teachers, and administrators will have the

opportunity to join forces as a cohesive team to help

guide, encourage, and support our learners.

It is our job to provide support and guidance to

insure a positive experience in our “small school”

environment. The philosophy of this school is based on

our belief that the school's prime purpose involves giving each student an excellent opportunity toward mental,

social, and physical growth. We will provide the environment that will enable our students to be increasingly

effective in meeting the situations that will face our students in life. - Principal, Mrs. Tracy Gleghorn



Fine Arts

Buffalo High School offers a wide variety of Fine Arts options that give students opportunities for creative expression including including band, art, theatre, and dance. Teachers and students work together to produce high-quality performances, publications, and exhibitions that reflect their understanding of the arts, develop their critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, and enhance their self-esteem. Excellence in the arts is considered an integrated, natural extension of the academic program.

Overall Fine Arts Rating – EXEMPLARY

Unacceptable Acceptable Recognized Exemplary

Variety of fine arts activities and classes available during and after school

Instruction based on fine arts TEKS Aligned Curriculum

Evidence of student artwork in classrooms, hallways, and in art shows

Number of students completing more than one fine arts credit

Enrollment in sequential fine arts instruction



Wellness & Physical Education

Buffalo High School offers an integrated wellness program for all students through a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities that, we believe, provides high school students with the tools they need to achieve a healthy balance in their busy lives.

Track & Field Football

Baseball & Softball Basketball

Golf Volleyball

Power-Lifting

Buffalo High School faculty & staff are highly encouraged to participate in campus designed SHAC activities.

Yoga

Exercise Classes Walking



Overall Wellness & Physical Education- RECOGNIZED


Participation in voluntary staff and student health & wellness events/programs

Number of students completing morethan one credit P.E.

Number of UIL opportunities related to physical education

CPR training provided to staff and students

Availability of school counselors

Blood Drives

Year after year improvement of overall student fitness as measured by the state FitnessGram

assessments



Community & Parental Involvement Buffalo High School has consistent community and parent involvement. BHS extracurricular activities are time honored traditions for the

community. From football in the Fall to baseball in the Spring, the City of Buffalo rallies around our students and supports their efforts. In addition, BHS students are provided many opportunities to serve and give back to their community including blood drives, food drives, meals on wheels, community carnivals, etc.

Overall Community & Parental Involvement- EXEMPLARY


Participation of community in extracurricular activities/events

Number of campus/student activities that give back to the community (food drive, blood

drive, mentoring, etc.)

Participation in County Shows (arts, metal projects, etc.)

Frequent communication with parents and community via school social media platforms

Number of students participating in volunteering activities



21st Century Workforce Development Program Buffalo High School students are exposed to a variety of postsecondary experiences. All students are introduced to college and university programs through the

Counselor’s office. Additionally, high school seniors will attend at least one college day to expose them to real-world college experiences.

Youth Leadership Opportunities Global Nomads

Dual Credit Courses College Visits

FAFSA Workshop CTE Certifications Weekly Scholarship Announcements

Overall 21st Century Workforce Development Program- RECOGNIZED


Certifications & Licenses that can be obtained

Student Leadership opportunities

Exposure to colleges and universities

Dual Credit opportunities available

Number of students enrolled in one or more CTE courses



Second Language Acquisition Programs Buffalo High School is committed to addressing the affective, linguistic and cognitive needs of students who are identified as English Language Learners (ELLs) by providing them an equal educational opportunity through English as a Second Language (ESL) programs.The ESL program in Buffalo ISD focuses on developing proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing for English language learners. The regular classroom educators and the ESL Facilitators collaborate for the success of the child, while teaching grade level curriculum, academically engaging students, and encouraging development of the English language.

Overall Second Language Acquisition Programs – RECOGNIZED


Implementation of second language acquisition programs and progress monitoring toward

meeting program goals

Teacher participation in professional development offered for second language

acquisition

Availability of resources and materials in languages of program

Implementation of the ELPS in all core content areas

Training and certification of teachers of second language acquisition programs



Digital Learning Environment Technology and digital learning are readily available at Buffalo High School. All students at BHS have a Chromebook and access to computers throughout the building. Classrooms all have at least one stand-alone desktop computer and projector.

As the district strives to increase its bandwidth, continuous connectivity via wifi and network computers remains a goal. In addition, the BHS teachers continue to increasingly provide effective technology integration in instructional lessons and intervention opportunities.

Overall Digital Learning Environment- EXEMPLARY


Student access to technology

Teacher participation in technology related professional development

Use of social media/other digital tools to deliver course content, instruction, and/or tutoring

Technology integrated into teaching and learning



Dropout Prevention Strategies Buffalo High School uses a core set of consistent, positive and meaningful strategies to address dropout prevention. First and foremost, BHS provides academic support and enrichment to improve academic performance. No sustained and comprehensive effort to keep students in school can afford to ignore what happens in the classroom. Strategies that produce better teachers, expand teaching methods to accommodate a range of learning styles, take advantage of today’s vast technological resources, and meet the individual needs of each student can yield substantial benefits.

Full-time At-Risk Counselor

Mentoring Program Career & Technology Education Parent & Community Involvement

Active Learning Safe Learning Environment

Attendance Tracking Credit Recovery Opportunities

Overall Dropout Prevention Strategies – EXEMPLARY


Personal Graduation Plans

Availability of high-quality, engaging classroom instruction

Students participating in extracurricular activities

Availability of mentors for students

Implementation of positive behavior systems and reduction in rate of student removal from

class

Students targeted for truancy prevention in response to high number of absences



Gifted & Talented Programs Gifted and Talented programs at Buffalo High School are implemented through advanced academic core courses in all grade levels. In addition, UIL academics are a centerpiece of advanced opportunities to meet the needs and challenge Buffalo High School’s GT students. As always, we strive to reach a depth and complexity of instruction in the classroom that challenges all students, including students who are identified GT.

Buffalo High School participates annually in The University Interscholastic League’s comprehensive program of academic competitions. Contests include: Journalism, Speech & Debate, STEM Activities, Theatre & Film, Accounting & Computer Applications. Literary Criticism, Ready Writing & Spelling, Current Issues & Events, and a Social Studies contest that covers both general knowledge and a specific topic of study each year.

Overall Gifted & Talented Programs- EXEMPLARY


Participation of GT students in AP and/or Dual Credit courses

Participation of GT students in academic UIL events

Structure and implementation of advanced courses offered to GT students

Depth and complexity in the general education classroom



State Compliance Buffalo High School is in compliance on all indicators listed below. Continuous improvement to provide the best possible experiences for our students as well as our other stakeholders is always the goal at BHS.

Overall History of Compliance – EXEMPLARY

No, not in Compliance Yes, in Compliance

Campus Improvement Plans included all statutory requirements

Individualized Education Program plans for students receiving special education and/or 504 services have

been implemented

Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) decisions have been properly documented

Health screenings available on campus (hearing, vision, dental, spinal curvature)

Participation in FitnessGram and communication of results

The TEA-prepared School Report Card has been disseminated to parents/guardians by deadline and a

printed copy is accessible to the public.

Personal Graduation Plans (PGPs) are in place for all required students



Buffalo High School Overall Campus Ratings

Overall Community & Student Engagement Rating –EXEMPLARY


Fine Arts

Wellness & Physical Education

Community & Parental Involvement

21st Century Workforce Development

Second Language Acquisition Programs

Digital Learning Environment

Dropout Prevention Strategies

Gifted & Talented Programs

***Reported to TEA in 2016-2017 Community & School Involvement Rating

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