Welcome to the Teaching & Learning department.  In keeping with our mission to prepare students for a successful future in a changing world, BHM Schools takes pride in delivering a strong, well-rounded, quality education. Students graduate from Buffalo High School with a broad liberal arts background, supported by a comprehensive K-12 curriculum that deals with life-related issues, problem solving, and critical thinking.

Research tells us that students learn more in schools that emphasize a curriculum that is articulated K-12 and focused on strong academic courses.  The curriculum is organized to promote learning through well-articulated, rigorous instructional programs and courses.  Our curriculum is enhanced by:

• A focus on results and achievement in core curricular areas through the use of SMART goals.
• Assessment that strives to help students demonstrate growth over time.
• Differentiation of learning experiences to respond to student needs, talents, and interests.
• A commitment to continually improve student learning and success.

BHM District Academic Goals 2012-13

District Goal #1: (Proficiency)

Demonstrate a 4% increase in the overall percentage of students meeting proficiency standards on the MCA in math, and demonstrate a 4% increase in the overall percentage of students meeting proficiency standards on the MCA in reading.

Supporting Data (evidence of need):

District Goal #2: (Academic Growth)

Score at the 90th percentile or above in mean growth percentile as established by NWEA for fall to spring growth index averages at all grade levels in both reading and math. 

Supporting Data (evidence of need):

In an effort to encourage the growth of all students in math and reading, BHM has adopted a district goal that average growth will equal the 90^th percentile of schools nationwide.

District Goal #3: (Achievement Gap Reduction)

All Achievement Gap Reduction (AGR) z-Scores for each subgroup will be reported as a negative number, therefore indicating BHM students in all subgroups are making strides towards reducing the achievement gap.  These numbers will be reported through the Multiple Measures Rating (MMR) based on the MCA data in reading and math.

Supporting Data (evidence of need):

Initial MMR ratings and subsequent AGR z-Scores reported in May 2012, indicate the BHM district is making strides towards reducing the achievement gap.  However, not all subgroups registered a negative number.  Our goal is for each subgroup population to be demonstrating greater growth than other populations.