Community & Student Engagement Accountability System

2013-2014 Campus Ratings for

Canyon High School

Background Information Community & Student Engagement Accountability System

Under House Bill 5 (passed last year by the 83

rd 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

Educational programs for gifted and talented students.

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 Comal 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, 2014.

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Canyon High School

Comal Independent School District

Comal ISD and Canyon High School, where we encourage

collaboration and communication, promote

critical thinking, embrace high standards of

accountability, and establish a winning

tradition through perseverance and grit.

The overall Community and Student Engagement rating was based on a review of the variety of programs

offered at Canyon High School. Under the State Accountability System, the campus Met Standard in both

2012-2013 and 2013-2014. Most areas of the Community and Student Engagement System were felt to be

well above average for a high school of this size, and thus, the overall rating of recognized reflects this.

Overall Campus Ratings

Overall Community & Student Engagement Rating -- Recognized Unacceptable Acceptable Recognized Exemplary

Fine Arts

Wellness & Physical Education

Community & Parental Involvement

21st Century Workforce Development

Second Language Acquisition Programs

Digital Learning Environment

Dropout Prevention Strategies

Education Program for Gifted & Talented Students

History of Compliance Yes, in Compliance

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Fine Arts

The Fine Arts Department at Canyon High School offers a variety of classes, programs, and opportunities

for students to participate. CHS offers opportunities in band, choir, theater, visual arts (painting, sculpture,

drawing, and jewelry making) and piano. Students have performed well at state contests and competitions.

Overall Fine Arts Rating -- Recognized Unacceptable Acceptable Recognized Exemplary

Variety of fine arts activities available during and after school Fine arts certifications and professional development Instruction based on fine arts TEKS and CISD Tiered and Aligned Curriculum

Evidence of student artwork in classrooms, hallways, and in art shows at Support Services and throughout the district

Leadership and community building though fine arts Student participation in cultural development and community arts partnership events

Number of Fine Arts content areas participating in competitions including events sponsored by UIL and VASE

Enrollment in sequential fine arts instruction

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Wellness & Physical Education

The Canyon High School rating in this category is nearly exemplary

due the numbers of student who participate in extracurricular

activities. CHS has well over half its student population involved in

some type of extracurricular activity. Students and parents also have

daily access to qualified counselors, nurse and nurse's assistant.

Overall Wellness & Physical Education -- Recognized Unacceptable Acceptable Recognized Exemplary

Opportunities to learn about making healthy life choices are provided

Participation in voluntary health and wellness events Participation in UIL-sponsored competitions

Availability of school nurses

Availability of school counselors

Character education evidenced as part of campus culture

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Community & Parental Involvement

Canyon High School enjoys great support from our parents and community. Parents are actively involved

in the various booster organizations. Students are actively involved in community service projects throughout

the area. Students raise funds for a common cause selected by the Student Council during the annual SPUD

(Students Performing Unselfish Deeds) Games. CHS students have donated over 200 pints of blood yearly to

the local blood bank. The AFJROTC Program performs several hundred hours of community service

throughout the area. Other clubs and organizations take part in service projects as well.

Overall Community & Parental Involvement -- Recognized Unacceptable Acceptable Recognized Exemplary

Percent of campus enrollment with parent volunteers who participate in campus activities

Number of campus activities that are partnered with community volunteers

Number of campus activities that give back to the community Number of campus activities designed to encourage parent participation

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21st Century Workforce Development Program

Canyon High School offers a variety of Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses and has many

students who take multiple courses. There are courses offered that provide students with opportunities to

earn certifications before they graduate from high school. CHS also offers a variety of dual credit and

advanced placement courses.

Overall 21st Century Workforce Development Program -- Recognized Unacceptable Acceptable Recognized Exemplary

Number of students participating in real-world experiences Opportunities for career exploration Exposure to colleges and universities

Participation in TEA STaR Chart Number of students enrolled in dual credit who are earning transcripted college credit

Number of students enrolled in Advanced Placement (AP) courses who are earning college credit

Number of CTE students participating in Career & Technology Student Organizations (CTSOs)

Number of scholarships awarded to students

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Second Language Acquisition Programs

Canyon High School offers four languages other than English (Spanish, Latin, French, and German). The

language program is focused toward students having a working knowledge of the language rather than full

acquisition of the language. With the introduction of the immersion programs in elementary schools, the

immersion plan at the secondary level is still in the development phase. CHS offers an English Language

Learners Program (ELL) for those students who are new to the country. The ELL Program concentrates on

helping students acquire the skills needed to learn the English language.

Overall Second Language Acquisition Programs -- Acceptable Unacceptable Acceptable Recognized Exemplary

Implementation of second language acquisition programs and progress toward meeting program goals

Participation in professional development offered for second language programs

Collaboration among teachers during QILT time to align instruction

Availability of resources and materials in languages of program

Number of campus activities designed to encourage involvement of the community and parent of students who participate in a second language acquisition program

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Digital Learning Environment

Canyon High School is fortunate to have very good technology and technology support. Teachers and

students have access to a variety of devices and programs. Teachers are continuing to attend trainings on

implementation in the classroom.

Overall Digital Learning Environment -- Recognized Unacceptable Acceptable Recognized Exemplary

Student access to technology Ratio of students to computing devices Student-led newscasts

Participation in technology related professional development

Technology Showcase participation

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Dropout Prevention Strategies

Weekly Leaver Team meetings which include the attendance officer, counselors, registrar, administration and

the campus social worker have led to reduced negative leavers at Canyon High School. Staff is very

conscious of the population served at CHS and is always searching for ways to help students graduate from

high school.

Overall Dropout Prevention Strategies -- Recognized Unacceptable Acceptable Recognized Exemplary

The use of early warning indicators, including the 13 criteria for students being at-risk of dropping out of school

Availability of high-quality, engaging classroom instruction and 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

Leaver Team Meetings are held regularly and result in the recovery of students and the reduction of students reported as dropouts

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Educational Program for Gifted &

Talented Students

Canyon High School services GT students mostly through the

advanced placement courses that are offered. Students have a

variety of courses in which to choose from in the core academic

areas, as well as visual arts.

Overall Educational Program for Gifted & Talented Students -- Recognized Unacceptable Acceptable Recognized Exemplary

Nomination and identification of underrepresented student populations

Implementation of a comprehensive assessment process Structure and implementation of program services

Depth and complexity in the general education classroom

Development of quality student products and presentations

Evaluation and communication of student progress Professional development qualifications for teachers of gifted and talented students

Involvement opportunities for the campus and parents of gifted and talented students

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History of Compliance

Canyon High School is in compliance with all of the indicators evaluated below.

Overall History of Compliance – YES, in Compliance 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 Participation in free vaccination clinics or other health services

Participation in FitnessGram and communication of results The Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR) hard-copy book is accessible to the public AND the TEA-prepared School Report Card has been disseminated to parents/guardians by deadline and a printed copy is accessible to the public AND the NCLB Federal Report Card has been disseminated electronically or by hard copy to all parents/guardians by deadline and a printed copy is accessible to the public

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