Horner Junior High School
A California Distinguished School
Class Schedule
Warning Bell
1
2
3
4
Lunch
Read Period
5
6
8:10AM
8:15 - 9:05
9:09 - 9:57
10:01 - 10:49
10:53 - 11:41
11:41 - 12:17
12:23 - 12:38
12:38 - 1:26
1:30 - 2:18
Minimum Day
Schedule
Warning Bell
1st period
2nd period
3rd period
4th period
5th period
Lunch
6th period
8:10
8:15 - 8:55
8:59 - 9:37
9:41 - 10:19
10:23 - 11:01
11:05 - 11:43
11:43 - 12:17
12:21 - 12:59
Library Hours
Monday - Friday
7:30am to 3pm
Meet Mrs. McConnell!
Required 7th & 8th
Grade Classes
ENGLISH
MATH
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
SCIENCE
WORLD HISTORY
Honors Program
(Horner offers English & Science Honors)
G.A.T.E. identified students will have access to honors classes based on their G.A.T.E. designation.
Non-G.A.T.E. identified students will have access to honors classes if they meet the district
criteria.
7th Grade District Criteria :
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6th grade students who have earned an A or B grade in Reading and Writing in all three trimesters
will have access to 7th Grade English Honors.
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6th grade students who have earned an A or B grade in Reading, Writing, and Math for all three
trimesters will have access to 7th Grade Science Honors.
8th Grade District Criteria :
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7th grade students who have earned an A or B grade in English for both semesters will have access to
8th Grade English Honors.
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7th grade students who have earned an A or B grade in English, Math, and Science for both semesters
will have access to 8th grade Science Honors.
English
7th & 8th grade students…
 Read novels and short stories.
 Learn to respond to literature, and develop
writing techniques such as the persuasive essay and
narrative.
 Review grammar and develop vocabulary.
Mathematics
7th grade students:
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Common Core Math 2
Common Core Math 2 & 3 (accelerated)
8th grade students:
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Common Core Math 3
Common Core Math 3 & Algebra (accelerated)
Mathematics
Placement Test
Incoming 7th graders will take a Math
Placement test at their current
elementary sites to determine their
math pathway.
*Contact your elementary administrator for more details.
Science
7th grade students:
 Life Science
 Honors - Life & Physical Science
8th grade students:
 Physical Science
 Honors - Physical and Earth Science with an introduction to
Biology.
History
7th grade students
World History: study the social, cultural, and
Technological changes that occurred in Europe,
Africa, and Asia in the years A.D. 500-1789.
8th grade students:
U.S. History: study of the U.S. Government from
conception including the Constitution up to World
War I.
Physical Education
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Basketball
Field Games
Football
Paddle Tennis
Soccer
Track & Field
Weight Training
Volleyball
*All students required to dress in gym clothes daily. Blue shorts and grey shirt. Grey sweats are
acceptable.
*T-shirt, shorts, sweats and lock may be purchased at Horner’s MAZE day. $15 each for shirt and
shorts and $5 for a combination lock.
Special Services
There are two special service programs available to students
who meet eligibility requirements:
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Resource: students will take all required seventh grade classes.
Resource class will take the place of the elective.
Resource is a daily class designed to assist students in their
academic classes.
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SDC: students will take modified academic classes and an elective.
English Language
Development Services
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Students whose primary language is not English may have an E.L.D.
class designed to enhance reading comprehension, oral and written
skills in English.
*The CELDT test determines your placement in one two or three courses.
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EL 1 – three periods (ELD English, History & ELD Write )
EL2 – two/three periods (ELD English, History & possibly ELD Write )
EL3 – one/two periods (ELD English & possibly ELD Write)
EL4 /5 – one period (ELD Write)
Elective Courses
Applied Art
 Fine Arts
 Performing Arts
 Other
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*Elective courses vary in length from a one semester to two semesters and may have a
donation to cover the costs of materials.
Applied Art
Desktop Applications
Students learn Microsoft Office
Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher
and Photo Shop as well as develop
keyboarding skills.
Robotics
Fine Arts
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Painting & Drawing
Students learn the
fundamentals of art and basic
techniques.
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Arts & Crafts
Students view history through
the artist’s lens. Art projects
use a variety of mediums.
Performing Arts
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Drama 1
Students explore
pantomimes, short scenes,
and improvisations.
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Communication/Speech
Students learn the basics of
public speaking & debate.
Performing Arts
Band:
 Beginning Band (No experience necessary.)
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Concert Band (Intermediate Level - audition required.)
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Symphonic Band (Advanced Level - audition required.)
Choir:
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Beginning Choir (one semester only)
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Advanced Choir (Audition required)
Other
ElEctivEs…
AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination)–helps
students be more
successful and to support them in more rigorous coursework in the future.
Leadership
(Application required & 8th grade students only.)
Publications - creates and publishes the school newspaper, The Buzz
and the school yearbook. (8th grade only)
Spanish
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Introduction to Spanish- (1 Semester)
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Spanish 1 - ( Full year)
Student Life
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Assemblies during the school day: four per year.
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2014-15 Clubs: Art, Debate, FBLA, Game, History, Interact, Math,
P.E., Music, Robotics, Running, Science, Speech, TED-Ed. Before
and after school as well as during lunch.
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Intramurals: basketball, flag football and soccer during lunch.
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School Sports: Girls and Boys’ Basketball and Volleyball
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Socials: four per year.
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Spirit Days
Registration Requirements
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In coming students California law(AB354) requires students to show proof
of a Tdap shot before starting school .
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Two proofs of residency must be attached to registration form such as
utility bill, and valid vehicle registration.
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August Maze Day – Students receive class schedules
and get acclimated to the campus. Students may
purchase assignment book and yearbook, P.E.
clothes as well as their student identification card.