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Below is a comparison of school wide data from Quarter 1 of this year compared to Q1 from last year.  

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Below is a comparison of school wide data from Quarter 1 of this year compared to Q1 from last year.  

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As you can see from the data the following is presented:

Average Daily Attendance has improved

Chronic Absenteeism rate has decreased

Student tardy rate has increased

Suspension rate has increased

Number of students earning D's or F's has decreased

SBAC school wide data is above the FUSD District average in Math and ELA

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Contact information for Horner Assistant Principal's:

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Contact information for Horner Assistant Principal's:

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Mrs. Beth Perez - grade 6
Mrs. Beth Perez - grade 8 (N-Z)
bperez@fusdk12.net

Mr. Harry Pabley - grade 7
Mr. Harry Pabley - grade 8 (A-M)
harrypabley@fusdk12.net

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Horner Vision Statement
We at Horner Middle School, envision a future in which every student receives an effective, equitable, and engaging education that allows them to reach their full and unique potential.

Horner Mission Statement
At Horner Middle School our mission is to provide students with the Knowledge, Tools, and Skills they need to master content standards, make effective decisions, and collaborate with others, which will enable them to be successful lifelong learners.

Knowledge, Tools, Skills = Master, Make, Collaborate!

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Parents, if your child rides the AC transit bus home each day, please remember that on minimum days that are NOT Wednesdays, the bus will not be available after school at the Chapel bus stop at 121 pm.

Students will either need to walk to the Grimmer street bus stop or make arrangements with parents to establish another ride home.

Here are those dates that the bus will not be arriving for after school pick up when school is dismissed:

11/18         12/22        4/6         5/30          6/1            6/2

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Parent information about parent conferences 22-23

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Parent information about parent conferences 20-21

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This is just a friendly reminder that Horner Middle School does not approve any independent study contracts during the first 20 days or last 20 days of school.  We also do not approve independent study contracts during state testing.  State testing usually takes place between the end of April through the end of May.
All students requesting I.S. need to be in good academic standing with excellent attendance.

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Just a friendly reminder that there will be no school during the week of Nov. 21-Nov. 25. School will resume on Nov. 28th with a regular day schedule. Enjoy the week off and may you participate in some fun filled family activities!

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Tardy data quarter 1 2021 compared to quarter 1 2022

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Tardy data quarter 1 2021 compared to quarter 1 2022

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Attendance percentage data from 2021 quarter 1 compared to 2022 quarter 1:

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Attendance percentage data from 2021 quarter 1 compared to 2022 quarter 1:

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21-22 - 97.38% at Q1

22-23 - 97.56% at Q1

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Chronic absenteeism data compared from quarter 1 2021 to Q1 2022:

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Chronic absenteeism data compared from quarter 1 2021 to Q1 2022:

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D and F data from Q1 2021 compared to Q1 for 2022:

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D and F data from Q1 2021 compared to Q1 for 2022:

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21-22
Total D and F's - 359 students /1545

22-23
Total D and F's -   242 students/1580

117 less D and F's this year....Q1

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Suspension rate from 2021 Q1 - compared to Q1 2022:

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Suspension rate from 2021 Q1 - compared to Q1 2022:

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Horner compared to district wide scores: ELA

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Horner compared to district wide scores: ELA

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Parents, due to the fact that we are having a major increase in student tardies throughout the school day, we will be conducting random "tardy sweeps" in the next week or so.
Please know that students will face disciplinary consequences for getting caught in the tardy sweep.  We ask that you talk to your student about getting to class on time rather than stand around and chat with friends.  We are working together to teach students about time management.  Thank you in advance for understanding that these "tardy sweeps" will occur randomly encouraging students to get to their classes on time each period.  Thank you.

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For more information on SBAC reporting you can find data on the following link below:

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For more information on SBAC reporting you can find data on the following link below:

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CAASPP Test Results - CAASPP Reporting (CA Dept of Education)

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Starting point for viewing test results for California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP)

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Test kits available to those who want them.

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Test kits available to those who want them.

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The week prior to Thanksgiving break, the office staff will have COVID test kits available for pickup after school should parents wish to have them for Thanksgiving break.

If you would like to get 2 COVID test kits prior to Thanksgiving break, you can come to the school between 2:30 pm and 5:30 pm on Nov. 16th.  Parents who wish to pick up the kits, will drive through the loop and a staff member will hand them the test kits in the car.

It is recommended that if you pick up the test kits, that students test one the day before they return to school, which would be Sunday November 27th.

If students test positive, they should stay home and retest based on the timeline in the student flowchart.

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Students are required to wear clothes that are appropriate for school ( CA Education Code 35183: FUSD and Horner Middle School believes that appropriate dress and grooming contribute to a productive learning environment and expects students to wear clothing that is suitable for the school activities in which they participate. Students shall not wear clothing that presents a health or safety hazard, or is likely to cause a substantial disruption to the educational program.   The following guidelines must be followed:

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CELL PHONES:

Cell phones are permitted on Middle school campuses according to District policy but must remain off and out of sight. Cell phones may be on only before and after school. Once the bell rings to go to class in the morning, students' cell phones may not be on or used in class, school buildings, or anywhere else on campus without direct permission and supervision by a staff member. When the dismissal bell sounds, students are free to turn on their cell phone for after school use.  Students who violate the policy are subject to progressive discipline by the administration.  Parents/guardians must pick up any confiscated phones from the office and sign the confiscation referral. (CA Education Code 48901.5; FUSD BP/AR 5114.11) Students are not allowed to share their phones with other students during the school day.

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The days are just flying by!  With Thanksgiving break right around the corner, Horner has many activities that are coming up for everyone to enjoy.

Our staff has been working diligently to provide support and assistance to all students since the quarter 1 grades have now posted.  Teachers are meeting regularly with students to encourage, motivate and inspire them to be their best self as a student and friend.

Our wellness center is up and running and averages 40 students per day any given lunch period.  Groups are also starting to use the Wellness Center for specific social and emotional learning activities.  Ask your student if they have visited the Wellness Center yet and if not, encourage them to drop by at lunch to check out the fun.

Thank you as always, for not only being a wonderful support to your child, but for being a wonderful support to our school and staff.  Together we can make great things happen!

If I don't get a chance to say hello and wish you a happy break prior to Thanksgiving week, please enjoy your time with your child and enjoy the week off of school. Rest, relax or do something amazing!

Below is a list of November activities that are just around the corner.

Mrs. Hicks-Rodriguez, Proud Principal of Horner!

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PTSA meeting online

Wednesday, November 2⋅5:00 – 6:00pm

Parent conferences - 145-545 pm (by invitation)

Boys BB @ Thornton

Tuesday, November 8⋅2:45 – 4:45pm

Board meeting

Wednesday, November 9

Parent conferences

Wednesday, November 9⋅1:45 – 5:45pm (by invitation)

Boys BB @ Walters

Thursday, November 10⋅2:45 – 4:45pm

No school

Friday, November 11

Boys BB @ Horner (Hopkins)

Tuesday, November 15⋅2:45 – 4:45pm

Parent conferences

Wednesday, November 16⋅1:45 – 5:45pm

Taikko Drummers Assembly (pm assembly in gym)
1200-228 pm

Minimum day

Friday, November 18 dismissal at 1:21 pm

November 21-25 - Thanksgiving break
No School

November 28 - School resumes regular schedule

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With orientations over, the library is busy with scheduled class visits. Lots of new books have been added and more are expected to be delivered soon.

With that comes the issue of overdue books.

You should be receiving emails about overdue books from the library. Please make sure your students return the books on time and be a responsible user of the library. They should also be receiving emails about books they have on hold which are ready for pick up.

They should be checking this online or in the library and checking these books out.

Please encourage them to borrow books before the upcoming holidays so they have something to read during these winter days!

Wishing you all a safe and Happy Halloween!

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Hello Horner Families!

Time is really flying this year. Can you believe we are a quarter through the year?

Couple ASB announcements for you. We recently hosted a club rush where almost every club on campus was able to share information about their club. It was a great opportunity for students to learn more about the different clubs we have here on campus.

We still have about 50 sweatshirts that were never picked up. We passed them out for a week in early October. If your child forgot to pick theirs up, we will be doing another pickup date this week (October 31-November 4). Please make sure your child listens to announcements. Please also note that ASB will NOT be delivering sweatshirts to classes. This interrupts the learning process and students have had plenty of days to pick them up. This takes place at lunch near the lunch line and takes about 5 minutes.

The other big event for ASB for the month of November is our annual canned food drive. Again please head to hornerhornets.org or follow us on Instagram @hornermiddle.hornets for more updates on this incredible event to help families in need.

Finally our next social will be taking place on December 2nd. Much more info to come on this!

Hope you enjoy your Thanksgiving break and spending time with your families!

Mr. Shaffer

Activities Director

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It’s history in the making. Buy a yearbook today!

How will they remember the details of this year -- the top TikTok dance, the teacher that let everyone sneak a snack, Spirit Week? Help your student refresh their memories by reserving their book today!

Go To www.yearbookordercenter.com

And Use Order Number 07874

Show your spirit! Share your photos with us!

The year is flying by! The Horner Publications staff is working hard to tell the story of the whole school year by including as many students as possible. To do so, we need your help. We’re looking for photos of everyday life, activities and events; especially summer vacation, after school activities, and more! While we cannot guarantee that all shared photos will be published, if you don’t share, your great pictures can’t even be considered.

HOW TO SHARE PHOTOS:

Upload photos at www.hjeshare.com or load the HJeSHARE app on your phone.

Enter school code: hornerms.

~Horner 2023 Publications Staff

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Counselor's Corner

In January,  Horner Counselors will present information on College and Career Readiness. 7th and 8th grade students will learn about high school requirements to graduate, as well as explore the different types of colleges including college Admission requirements for University of California (UC) or California State University (CSU) as well as private schools.

8th graders will be conducting college searches and a work importance profiler which highlights careers based on a students' values.  7th graders will complete a full interest profiler which helps students decide what kinds of occupations and jobs they might want to explore based on their interests. 6th graders will learn about multiple intelligences, discover their smart strengths and learning styles.  In addition, they will complete a mini version of the interest profiler.

Parents please touch base with your child about the presentation and ask them to share out their results. Thank you so much.