Executive Summary School Accountability Report Card, 2005-06

 

For Buena Park High School   

 

 Address:

 8833 Academy Dr., Buena Park CA 90621-3705   

 Phone Number:

 (714) 992-8601   

 Principal:

 Dr. Ben Wolf   

 Grade Span:

 9-12   

 

This executive summary of the School Accountability Report Card (SARC) is intended to provide parents and community members with a quick snapshot of school accountability. The data presented in this report are reported for the 2005-06 school year, except the School Finances and School Completion data that are reported for the 2004-05 school year. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should review the entire SARC or contact the school principal or the district office.

 

About This School

Buena Park High School is a four-year comprehensive public school in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District providing education for students living in portions of Buena Park, Fullerton, and La Palma.  The school was established in 1956 and served 2069 students in 2004/2005.  Recent campus construction is responsible for the addition of 10 new “state of the art” classrooms, a new library/media center and four new computer labs.  Classroom modernization was completed in the spring of 2006. Classroom renovation includes air-conditioning and heating systems, lighting and technology improvements, painting and carpeting.

 

Cultural appreciation and awareness are integral elements contributing to the overall success of the school.  Buena Park is a microcosm of our society and, as such, students learn the importance of communication, work ethic, productive relationships and quality performances.

 

Buena Park High School believes that all students have the ability and should have the opportunity to learn.  The school’s mission is: 

·        To prepare each student academically for the challenges of further education and the workplace.

·        To foster in each student the critical thinking skills and self-esteem necessary to make choices which will promote a productive and healthy life.

·        To instill within each student a commitment to the values of the American democratic society.

·        To encourage within each student an awareness and appreciation

 

 

Student Enrollment
 

 Group 

 Enrollment 

 Number of Students

2072    

 African American   

5.6 % 

 American Indian or Alaska Native   

0.2 % 

 Asian   

6.4 % 

 Filipino   

4.3 % 

 Hispanic or Latino   

64.7 %  

 Pacific Islander   

0.6 % 

 White (Not Hispanic)   

13.8 % 

 Multiple or No Response   

4.3 % 

 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged   

35.4 % 

 English Learners   

27.0 % 

 Students with Disabilities   

12.0 % 

Teachers
 

 Indicators 

 Teachers 

 Teachers With Full Credential   

81 

 Teachers Without Full Credential   

5 

 Teachers Teaching Outside   
   Subject Area of Competence

0 

 Misassignments of Teachers   
   of English Learners

0 

 Total Teacher Misassignments   

0 


 School Facilities
 

Summary of Most Recent Site Inspection

 

An inspection of site buildings and facilities is conducted quarterly throughout the school year.  The maintenance, upkeep, and repair of the buildings and grounds are checked to verify that everything is clean and in good repair.  The last scheduled inspection was conducted in the late spring.

 

 

Repairs Needed

 

As of the last site inspection no major or emergency repairs were needed.  Any minor repairs were noted on the inspection summary and are routinely corrected before the next inspection.

 

 

Corrective Actions Taken or Planned

 

Using the District Deferred Maintenance Five-Year Plan, preventative and routine repairs are handled in a timely manner avoiding most emergency repairs.  The District Service Center responds to site needs as they arise and provides regularly scheduled maintenance in support of the site facilities.  Each year items that are not on the routine maintenance list become topics of discussion with the District Budget Study Committee for recommendations as summer projects to address campus improvements beyond the basic operational needs.

 

Curriculum and Instructional Materials
 

 
 


 
 Core Curriculum Areas

 Pupils Who Lack
Textbooks and
Instructional
Materials

 Reading/Language Arts

0  %  

 Mathematics

0  %  

 Science

0  %  

 History-Social Science

0  %  

 Foreign Language

0  %  

 Health

0  %  

 Science Laboratory Equipment   
   (grades 9-12)

0  %  

School Finances
 

 
 
 
 Level

 Expenditures
Per Pupil
(Unrestricted
Sources Only)

 School Site         

$4,620

 District

$5,192

 State 

$4,743

 

Student Performance
 

 
 
 


 Subject

 Students Proficient
and Above on
California
Standards Tests

 English-Language Arts   

30 

 Mathematics   

15 

 Science   

34 

 History-Social Science   

33 

Academic Progress
 

 
 
 
 Indicator

 
 
 
    Result    

 2006 API Growth Score   
   (from 2006 API Growth Report)

 714

 Statewide Rank   
   (from 2005 API Base Report)   

 4

 2006-07 Program Improvement Status   

Year 1 

 

School Completion
 

 
 Indicator 

 
 Result 

 Graduation Rate   

96.7

Postsecondary Preparation
 

 
 Measures

 Percent of 
 Graduates 

 Completed a Career Technical 
   Education Program

13.9

 Completed All Courses Required 
   for University of California
   California State University Admission   

33.3

 

    School Accountability Report Card    
  Reported for School Year 2005-06  
Published During 2006-07

 

The School Accountability Report Card (SARC), which is required by law to be published annually, contains information about the condition and performance of each California public school. More information about SARC requirements is available at the California Department of Education (CDE) Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should contact the school principal or the district office. DataQuest, an online data tool at http://data1.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/, contains additional information about this school and comparisons of the school to the district, the county, and the state.


I. About This School

Contact Information
This section provides the school's contact information.

School

District

 School Name

 Buena Park High School

 District Name

 Fullerton Joint Union High District

 Street

 8833 Academy Dr.

 Phone Number

  (714) 870-2801

 City, State, Zip

 Buena Park, CA    90621-3705

 Web Site

  fjuhsd.k12.ca.us

 Phone Number

  (714) 992-8601

 Superintendent

  Dr. George Giokaris

 Principal

  Dr. Ben Wolf

 E-mail Address

 

 E-mail Address

 

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School Description and Mission Statement
This section provides information about the school's goals and programs.

 Buena Park High School is a four-year comprehensive public school in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District providing education for students living in portions of Buena Park, Fullerton, and La Palma.  The school was established in 1956 and served 2069 students in 2004/2005.  Recent campus construction is responsible for the addition of 10 new “state of the art” classrooms, a new library/media center and four new computer labs.  Classroom modernization was completed in the spring of 2006. Classroom renovation includes air-conditioning and heating systems, lighting and technology improvements, painting and carpeting.

 

Cultural appreciation and awareness are integral elements contributing to the overall success of the school.  Buena Park is a microcosm of our society and, as such, students learn the importance of communication, work ethic, productive relationships and quality performances.

 

Buena Park High School believes that all students have the ability and should have the opportunity to learn.  The school’s mission is: 

·        To prepare each student academically for the challenges of further education and the workplace.

·        To foster in each student the critical thinking skills and self-esteem necessary to make choices which will promote a productive and healthy life.

·        To instill within each student a commitment to the values of the American democratic society.

·        To encourage within each student an awareness and appreciation

 


Opportunities for Parental Involvement
This section provides information about opportunities for parents to become involved with school activities.

The table below lists contact information for many of the specialized opportunities and student support programs available to Buena Park High School students and their parents.  The Principal, Dr. Ben Wolf, can be contacted at (714) 992-8601.

 

PTSA       

Cheryl Rorick                 

(714) 992-8601

School Site Council                

Paula Silva                      

(714) 992-8622

Special Projects Coordinator

Paula Silva

(714) 992-8622

AVID

Howard Medrano

(714) 992-8647

Advanced Academic Academy

Elizabeth Swift

(714) 992-5708

Freshmen Academy

Emma Thompson

(714) 992-8735

Athletics    

Dan Hirsch                      

(714) 992-9761

Parent’s Advisory Board

Dr. Ben Wolf

(714) 992-8601

Performing Arts

Joe Parrish

(714) 992-8748

Leadership

Elizabeth Swift

(714) 992-8668

Honors Coordinator

Elizabeth Swift

(714) 626-5708

 


Student Enrollment by Grade Level
This table displays the number of students enrolled in each grade level at the school.

 Grade Level

 Number of Students

 Grade Level

 Number of Students

 Kindergarten

0 

 Grade 8

0 

 Grade 1

0 

 Ungraded Elementary

0 

 Grade 2

0 

 Grade 9

675 

 Grade 3

0 

 Grade 10

493 

 Grade 4

0 

 Grade 11

540 

 Grade 5

0 

 Grade 12

364 

 Grade 6

0 

 Ungraded Secondary

0 

 Grade 7

0 

 Total Enrollment

2072 


Student Enrollment by Group
This table displays the percent of students enrolled at the school who are identified as being in a particular group.

 Group

 Percent of
Total Enrollment

 Group

 Percent of
Total Enrollment

 African American

5.6 

 White (not Hispanic)

13.8 

 American Indian or Alaska Native

0.2 

 Multiple or No Response

4.3 

 Asian

6.4 

 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged

35.4 

 Filipino

4.3 

 English Learners

27.0 

 Hispanic or Latino

64.7 

 Students with Disabilities

12.0 

 Pacific Islander

0.6 

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Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Elementary)
This table displays by grade level the average class size and the number of classrooms that fall into each size category (a range of total students per classroom).
 
  No data are available for this section

Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Secondary)
This table displays by subject area the average class size and the number of classrooms that fall into each size category (a range of total students per classroom).

 Subject

 2003-04

 2004-05

 2005-06

 Avg.
Class
Size

Number of
Classrooms

 Avg.
Class
Size

Number of
Classrooms

 Avg.
Class
Size

Number of
Classrooms

 1-20

 21-32

 33+

 1-20

 21-32

 33+

 1-20

 21-32

 33+

 English

 28.7

 31

 14

 33

 27.3

 39

 17

 28

 27.2

 35

 21

 30

 Mathematics

 32.7

 1

 20

 32

 34.5

 

 17

 37

 31.9

 2

 24

 33

 Science

 31.5

 3

 14

 21

 33.4

 1

 14

 24

 31.6

 1

 21

 20

 Social Science

 32.3

 1

 14

 22

 32.0

 1

 15

 20

 32.7

 

 21

 18


Participation in the Class Size Reduction Program
This table displays the percent of students in kindergarten trough grade 3 who were assigned to a classroom that participated in the Class Size Reduction Program.
 
  No data are available for this section

II. School Climate

School Safety Plan
This section provides information about the school's comprehensive safety plan.

Buena Park has adopted a comprehensive school safety plan, which is reviewed and approved by the School Site Council annually. The school safety plan includes a review of California Safe Schools Assessment Data, descriptions of available intervention programs, and detailed procedures for: 1) maintaining a safe and orderly school environment; 2) campus access; 3) child abuse reporting; 4) staff notification of potentially dangerous situations; 5) disaster preparedness; 6) dress code policy and enforcement; 7) discipline; 8) maintaining a drug, alcohol, and tobacco free campus; and 9) sexual harassment, crime, and other reporting requirements.  Copies of faculty and student handbooks, disaster preparedness manuals, and District policies and procedures are incorporated in the plan for staff reference and use.  A copy of this comprehensive plan is available for public review in the office of the Assistant Principal, Student Affairs. 


School Discipline Practices
This section provides information about the school's efforts to create and maintain a positive learning environment, including the school's use of disciplinary strategies.

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)

AVID is a secondary support program that has as its mission to prepare student in the academic middle for four-year college eligibility.  The AVID program provides a curriculum that includes study and organizational skills, college and career awareness, writing to learn and oral language skills.

 

Freshman Academy

The Freshman Academy is designed to provide a variety of support services to randomly selected freshmen students.  This elective course curriculum is designed to provide emphasis on study and organizational skills, college and career awareness, and reading and writing across the curriculum.

 

Advanced Academic Academy

The Advanced Academics Academy (AAA) is a specialized academic program for high-achieving students.  Students take a rigorous program of Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) classes in English, social science, science, foreign language, mathematics, and fine arts.  The focus of the academy is the Advanced Placement International Diploma (APID).

 

Leadership

The leadership class is designed to promote effective leadership techniques and methods.  The students assist with matters pertinent to student government and the planning of Associated Student Body activities.

CIF Sports

The athletic class is designed to provide opportunities for young men and women to participate in interscholastic sports competition.  The program involves seasonal competition schedules and organized, required after-school participation.

 

Performing Arts

The performing art program includes opportunities for young men and women to participate in art, dance, drama and music. 

 

JROTC

Air Force JROTC’s mission is to mold future leaders through military experiences.  The team approach is used to enhance communications, develop

Tutoring

Free after-school academic tutoring is available for student support in all content areas.

SOS - Student Orientation Service

This program is designed to utilize student volunteers in assisting new students orient to the BPHS campus.  For two to three days the S.O.S. student escorts new students to class, answers questions, help solve problems and helps the student adjust to their new school.

PAL – Peer Assistance Leadership Program

The PAL program is a youth development program for elementary, intermediate and high school students that teaches life skills, builds resiliency and increases assets in students.

FNL

The Friday Night Live program builds partnerships for positive and healthy youth development that engage youth as active leaders and resources in their communities.

 

Agri-Science

Agri-science offers students an opportunity to pursue a specialized course of study that organizes core subjects around an agriculture career theme.  Agri-science blends the study of agriculture with life and physical sciences including biology, chemistry, anatomy, and physiology.  Scientific theories are presented in the classroom setting, and the school farm serves as a laboratory for applications in the agricultural setting.  The curriculum combines technical and academic content and prepares students both for entry-level employment in agri-science and for continuing education in two- or four-year colleges and/or universities.

 

Sophomore Counseling (SB813)

This program is designated to provide supplemental academic and vocational counseling to all 10th grade students. 


Suspensions and Expulsions
This table displays the rate of suspensions and expulsions (the total number of incidents divided by the total enrollment) at the school and district levels for the most recent three-year period.

 Rate

 School

 District

 2003-04

 2004-05

 2005-06

 2003-04

 2004-05

 2005-06