BUFFALO GAP HIGH SCHOOL
1800 Buffalo Gap Highway, Virginia 24479-9722
Phone: (540) 337-6021 Fax: (540) 337-6236
CEEB-ACT Code: 470533
Principal ~ Dr. Ian H. B. Marshall Guidance Director ~ Mrs. Kelly Schuhmann (L-Z)
Assistant Principal ~ Mrs. Jennifer L. Rexrode Counselor ~ Mrs. Charlene Reed (A-K)
Athletic Director ~ Mr. Anthony J. Ramsey
PROFILE 2014-2015
ACCREDITATION
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
GENERAL INFORMATION
Buffalo Gap High School is a comprehensive, four-year high school and one of five high schools located in Augusta County, Virginia. The school is located eight miles west of Staunton and serves a predominately rural population. The enrollment is approximately 600 students in grades 9 through 12.
GPA/RANK IN CLASS
Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) is figured for each student at the end of each semester. Marks for all subjects attempted for credit, whether passed or failed, are recorded and used in computing grade point average and determining class rank. This computation includes high school level credits earned in grade eight. Advanced Placement (AP), Shenandoah Valley Governor’s School (SVGS) and Dual Enrollment (DE) courses are weighted and an additional 1.0 quality point is added to the final grade unless the grade is F. When a course is repeated only the higher grade is calculated into the GPA; however, all courses attempted and the resulting grades are recorded on the transcript. The GPA is calculated to five significant digits, rounded to four. Class Rank is computed for all students pursuing an Advanced Studies Diploma or a Standard Diploma at the end of each semester. When two or more persons have the same rank, ranking resumes, allowing for the duplicate numbers.
GRADING SCALE / QUALITY POINTS
Semester and final course grades are computer generated based on the following average quality point scale:
A+ = 98-100 (4.3333) / B+ = 88-89 (3.3333) / C+ = 78-79 (2.3333) / D+ = 68-69 (1.3333) / F = 50-59 (0)A = 92-97 (4.0000) / B = 82-87 (3.0000) / C = 72-77 (2.0000) / D = 62-67 (1.0000) / I = Incomplete
A- = 90-91 (3.6667) / B- = 80-81 (2.6667) / C- = 70-71 (1.6667) / D- = 60-61 (.6667) / NM = No Mark
CURRICULUM
A comprehensive curriculum of academic, vocational and special interest courses is offered. "A and AA Level" courses are accelerated. "AP" indicates Advanced Placement; "B-Level" indicates Basic; “GS” indicates Governor’s School courses; “VV” indicates Virtual Virginia online courses. Students attend classes on a 90-minute block schedule. Shenandoah Valley Governor’s School and Valley Technical Center classes meet for 2 ½ hours daily for the entire year. English 11AA and all AP courses except for AP Calculus meet on an alternating day schedule for the entire school year. AP Calculus is a one semester block course.
Advanced Placement courses are offered in Calculus AB, English Literature and Composition, Studio Art, American History, and US Government. The Central Shenandoah Valley Regional Governor’s School offers Advanced Placement courses in Calculus BC, Computer Science, Statistics, Environmental Science, Art History and Studio Art. Additionally, multiple dual-enrollment courses are offered at the Central Shenandoah Valley Regional Governor’s School.
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS-CLASS OF 2015
ADVANCED STUDIES DIPLOMA# Of Standard Units / # Of Verified Units
English / 4 / 2
Math* / 4 / 2
Lab Science** / 4 / 2
Social Studies / 4 / 2
Foreign Language*** / 3 / -
Health & PE / 2 / -
Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education / 1 / -
Economics & Personal Finance / 1
Electives / 3 / -
Student Selected Test***** / - / 1
Total / 26 / 9
STANDARD DIPLOMA
# Of Standard Units / # Of Verified Credits
English / 4 / 2
Math* / 3 / 1
Lab Science** / 3 / 1
Social Studies / 3 / 1
Health/PE / 2 / -
Foreign Language, Fine Arts or Career & Tech Ed / 2 / -
Economics & Personal Finance / 1
Electives*** / 4 / -
Student Selected Test**** / - / 1
Total / 22 / 6
POST SECONDARY PLANS
Class of 2014
4 yr. college / 39%2 yr. college / 39%
Military / 4%
Employment / 12%
Other Educational Plans / 6%
Undecided / 0%
BGHS / VA / Nation
Critical Reading Mean Score / 491 / 518 / 497
Mathematics Mean Score / 508 / 515 / 513
Writing Mean Score / 494 / 497 / 487
SAT REASONING TEST SCORES (2013-2014) ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAM SCORES
# of Candidates / Total Grades Reported / % Scores 3 or higher52 / 75 / 39