School Expectations

HORNER MIDDLE SCHOOL VISION:

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. 

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HORNER MIDDLE SCHOOL 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! 

TENETS OF OUR SCHOOL:

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 effective decisions.

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

• School Wide Expectations

DISCIPLINE - STUDENT EXPECTATIONS:

● Treat other students and staff with dignity and respect. Follow directions from adults the first time

they are given.

● Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself and avoid behavior that is disruptive. Do not engage in horseplay or rough play. Public displays of affection such as kissing are not allowed.

● Respect yourself, school property, individual property, and the rights of others – no insults, “put downs,” racial slurs, threats, profanity or obscenity in any language will be tolerated.

● Do your own work (no cheating or plagiarism).

● Selling or negotiating the selling of items at school that are not sanctioned by the school is prohibited

● No running on campus (except in P.E. or when involved in an activity)

● No weapons or dangerous objects allowed Any weapon or item that can potentially injure someone or resembles a real weapon is strictly forbidden at school. Masks and/or items depicted as weapons as part/s of Halloween costumes are also not allowed.

● Be prepared for your classes. Bring all necessary materials: Student Agenda book, homework, paper, writing utensils and class specific items with you daily. If students need supplies they should speak to their Assistant Principal or Counselor for assistance.

● Be inside the classroom when the tardy bell sounds. This is a minimum requirement and individual class rules may be stricter. Check the teacher's syllabus.

● At the end of the period, do not leave class until the teacher dismisses you.

● Students are not to leave class at any time without a pass.

• Along with the dress code visual posted, the following articles of clothing may not be worn to school:

• ● Pajamas or flannel pants that resemble pajamas, nightgowns

• ● Bathrobes or slippers

• ● Tights worn in place of pants

• ● Flip flop sandals

• We ask for your cooperation in following these guidelines which help us meet our goal of providing the

• best educational environment possible. If a student violates the dress code policy, he/she will be sent to

• the office to resolve the dress code issue.

• ● First infraction - the student is given a warning plus change of clothing/or parent/guardian will be

• called to bring a change of clothes.

• ● Students who violate the dress code repeatedly may receive progressive disciplinary

• consequences.

• Link to the student school wide expectations (provided to you)

• Link to attendance and truancy information (provided to you)

• Teacher syllabus 

• Something about yourself for people to learn

• Some type of welcome message to readers/parents/students

• Contact information with email address and phone extension