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About Us
Located
in El Paso, Texas, the El Paso Independent School District is the
largest district in the Texas Education Agency's Region
19. With more than 62,000 students in 88 campuses, EPISD also is
the seventh largest district in Texas and the 57th largest district
in the United States. It also is El Paso's largest employer with
more than 8,000 employees. Dr. Hornedo taught at
the El Paso Technical Institute for two years and initiated
radio instruction for the El Paso Public Schools in 1929 by
giving a 36 lesson course over Station KTSM in beginner’s
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After receiving
his M.D. degree, he joined the United States Public Health
Reserve and started to work for the El Paso City-County Health
Unit in 1933. In 1952, Dr. Hornedo was appointed Health
Officer for the City and County of El Paso and Director of the
El Paso City-County Health Unit.
Dr. Hornedo was awarded the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Philosophy
in the Administration of Public Health in 1971. He did
research on the human thymus gland for over 40 years in the
determination of the etiology and treatment of AIDS and other
diseases of the immune system. Read his complete
biography.
The El Paso ISD does not discriminate in its educational
programs or employment practices on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status,
or on any other basis prohibited by law. Inquiries
concerning the application of Title VI, IX, and 504 may be
referred to the district compliance officer, Vince Sheffield, at
779-4074; 504 inquires regarding students may be referred to
Cecilia Whiteman at 775-2109. El Distrito
Escolar Independiente de El Paso no discrimina en los programas de
educación o en prácticas de empleo usando
el criterio de raza, color, religión, sexo, origen nacional, edad,
incapacidad, estado militar, u otra práctica prohibida por la ley.
Preguntas acerca de la aplicación del título VI, IX, y la Sección
504 pueden ser referidas al oficial del distrito, Vince Sheffield
al 779-4074; preguntas sobre 504 tocante a estudiantes pueden ser
referidas a Cecilia Whiteman al 775-2109.
Campus Goals
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Hornedo
Middle School will enhance student
achievement.
We will:
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Increase TAKS scores and narrow the gaps
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Maintain an attendance rate of
98%
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Develop a plan which focuses on
At-Risk students
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Develop a plan which focuses on
Bilingual Education/ESL students
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Develop a plan which focuses on
Gifted and Talented students
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Develop a plan which focuses on
Special Education students
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Hornedo
Middle
School will promote the professional growth of its staff and
faculty. We will:
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Hornedo Middle School will provide a safe
and orderly environment conducive to learning. We will:
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Review and refine the crisis
management plan
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Develop a student campus-wide
discipline plan
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Develop a safety management plan
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Develop a positive school climate
plan
Parent-Teacher
Association Excellent
schools are created through the dedication of the Superintendent,
Principal, teachers, parents, and community members who are
passionate about student success. PTA has over 23,000 local
units in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. Virgin
Islands, and Department of Defense schools throughout Europe and the
Pacific. Come with your child to our next meeting. Being
a part of PTA involves both your head and your heart.
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Angela Henderson -
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