Improving student academic and behavior outcomes is about ensuring all students have access to the most effective and accurately implemented instructional and behavioral practices and interventions possible. PBIS is a decision making framework that guides selection, integration, and implementation of the best evidence-based academic and behavioral practices for improving important academic and behavior outcomes for all students. (www.pbis.org)
About Buckingham Elementary School
Staff, Students, Parents, Community "Together For Success!"
Accredited by the Middle State Association of Colleges and Schools
Closings/Delays hotline 410-632-5399
Accreditation For Growth
Buckingham Elementary School is located in the town of Berlin, approximately 10 miles west of Ocean City in Worcester County, Maryland. As a neighborhood school, Buckingham Elementary serves 444 students in grades PreK through 4. In 2001, the National School Board Association recognized Buckingham Elementary School's Project Outreach, a program designed to bridge the achievement gap among all students. Buckingham Elementary School has met AYP as established by the Maryland State Department of Education since the inception of NCLB. Buckingham is also home to a 2002 National Milken Educator Award Winner, Assistant Principal Mrs. Terry Smith, a former 1st grade teacher. Buckingham Elementary School has been recognized by the Maryland State Department of Education as a Positive Behaviors and Supports Exemplar School for the past six years. At BES, we believe that the staff, students, parents and community have come "Together for Success!" (WCPS Website)
Buckingham Elementary School 2009
A PBIS Exemplar School
Fast ForWord Intervention Program National Reference Site
Accelerated Reader Online with Home Connect
Study Island Program
English In a Flash Program
Broadcasting Studio with Greenscreen Technology
Success Maker Lab
SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard Equipped School
Discovery United Streaming School
Artsonia Participant
Website with Student Portal Access
Parent Email and Twitter Service
OPAC Online Media Center
Scientific Learning
Reading Assistant
Our school is proud to have been accredited by the Middle State Association of Colleges and Schools. This accreditation affirms our commitment to our students and community of providing an excellent education for all individuals. Our plan focuses on academic achievement, character building, technology and parental involvement. To learn more about the AFG process click the link.
The mission of the RPDS is to provide a learning community to improve practice and enhance student achievement in Pre-K-12 public schools. The RPDS provides professional development for classroom teachers and Salisbury University faculty. The Seidel School of Education and Professional Studies partners with seven counties to provide preparation for prospective teachers enrolled in early childhood, elementary, secondary and K-12 programs in physical education, music, ESOL and TESOL at Salisbury University. (www.salisbury.edu/pds)
Worcester County Public Schools consistently rank number 1 in the state.
Maryland Public Schools are ranked number 1 in the country.
Technology Highlights
Excellence in Education Grant
2004 Character Education School of the Year
2005 Gold Plant Award Winner
Chance to Dance Program
Project Outreach Program Better Government Competition Winner
After School Academy
After School Drama Program
Comcast Parent Involvement Matters Award Recipient- Gary Williams
