Horner MS

John M. Horner Middle School

Home of the Hornets
Horner Middle School is located in the Irvington High School attendance area. Students attending Grimmer, Green, Hirsch, Warm Springs and Weibel Elementary Schools attend Horner for the sixth, seventh and eighth grades before going to Irvington High School for grades nine through twelve. Horner Middle School enjoys an enrollment of nearly 1800 ethnically diverse students. 

The Horner staff has made a commitment for continuous improvement of student performance by using a cycle of evaluation, planning, and action, which involves all stakeholders. Clear vision defined by high standards is the cornerstone of instruction at Horner Middle School. Specific programs and differentiated instruction provide support for the academic needs of all students. Our school Counselors focus on the social, emotional and developmental needs of all students at Horner. 

Our schools vision statement is: 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 unique potential. 

School’s mission statement: Our mission at Horner Middle School 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! 

Our focus is to provide a safe, purposeful, caring and challenging environment where students can accomplish the following:

• Excel academically.

• Develop effective study habits and social skills.

• Develop self-discipline and learn how to make proper decisions.

• Learn to appreciate and value the differences in others, to respect others’ rights, and to treat everyone with dignity.

Some of the outstanding features of Horner include:

• A focus on writing across the curriculum involving all instructional departments.

• A commitment to using technology as a component of instructional strategy.

• Integrating the Standards of the Teaching Profession in staff development and evaluation.

• Incorporating collaborative planning in lesson development and assessment.

• An ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.

Horner Middle School works closely with all the schools in the Irvington Attendance Area. Our staff coordinates with our feeder elementary schools to coordinate our student’s transition into secondary education. We provide a rigorous and challenging curriculum that effectively prepares students for Irvington High School and post-secondary education. 

Students and staff at Horner take pride in what they do, both inside and outside of the classroom. Students and staff make it a priority to give back to the community through various volunteer outreach projects. Horner provides many opportunities for students to connect and develop their interests through school related extracurricular activities. The school staff is highly committed to supporting the success of all students. 

Horner Middle School is an awarding winning school. We were honored to become a 2015 California Gold Ribbon School, selected by the State Superintendent for our commitment to improving curriculum and meeting special needs of students.