Hornedo Middle
Franklin 9th Grade Center
825 E. Redd Road
 El Paso, TX 79912
TEL (915) 231-2200 - FAX (915) 587-5059

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 A BIG welcome from your Principal

You have officially arrived at Hornedo, a TAKS State Recognized campus!  We are proud of our continued academic excellence and overall successes!  Welcome Hornedo 8th grade students and parents!  We are looking forward to working with you and making this year a positive and successful school year!

Parents, in this packet, you will find many important pieces of information and some documents that you will need to complete and have your child return to his/her advisory teacher.

To assist your transition to a new school, please follow these 10 important reminders:

  • We share the building with the Franklin High School 9th grade.  Therefore, we are 2 schools sharing a building.  To contact an Hornedo employee, call 231-2200, or use e-mail communication.  All Hornedo teachers and staff have e-mail addresses (included on Hornedo webpage and in the Hornedo Student Handbook).  Please give Hornedo personnel at least 24-hours to return phone calls.  To expedite communication with a teacher, use the e-mail system, as our teachers do not have classroom phones.
     

  • Hornedo faculty and staff teach students the importance of displaying good character. Our faculty and staff expect students to respect others, as well as to use appropriate manners/behaviors at all times.  As adults, we will do our best to set an example and be good role models for our students.
     

  • Classroom concerns should first be directed to the classroom teacher.  Further concerns may be directed to counselors, assistant principals, and the Principal.
     

  • Use the District’s new Parent Portal site to see your child’s grades and attendance.  Any questions about grades or attendance should be directed to the classroom teacher.
     

  • Encourage your child to attend daily tutoring.  Individual assistance can be provided.  Additionally, your child can attend the Homework Tutoring Center to complete unfinished classroom assignments or homework assignments.  Teachers are also available for assistance in the Homework Tutoring Center.  Tutoring is Monday-Thursday from 2:50- 4:00 PM.  TAKS tutoring will be required for some students (times & dates will be announced).  Please support our efforts to help your child succeed in all areas of TAKS.
     

  • Graduation Plans will be completed by your child.  Please encourage and assist him/her during this process.  Additionally, college preparation will be discussed.
     

  • Please allow 3 school days to process all written transfer requests/schedule changes.  Verbal schedule change requests will not be processed. 
     

  • To keep our students safe, please use student drop off areas only.  Teacher/Staff parking lots are not for student drop off and are very busy in the morning and after school.
     

  • Assist your child in following dress code policies located in this packet.  This will prevent your child from having office visits for dress code violations.
     

  • Volunteer and support your teachers and staff.  We are happy to have you visit our campus and assist us in making our school successful.  Any 8th grade parent interested in volunteering on our campus may contact Wanda Melendez (At-Risk Coordinator and VIP Coordinator at 231-2200).

Thank you for working with us to help Hornedo continue its academic and extracurricular excellence!  We look forward to a productive and successful year!

Sincerely

Angela Henderson - Principal
hornedo@episd.org

 

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 Spanish.

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.

  


 
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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

  1. Hornedo Middle School will enhance student achievement.  We will:

  • Increase TAKS scores and narrow the gaps

  • Maintain an attendance rate of 98%

  • Develop a plan which focuses on At-Risk students

  • Develop a plan which focuses on Bilingual Education/ESL students

  • Develop a plan which focuses on Gifted and Talented students

  • Develop a plan which focuses on Special Education students

  1. Hornedo Middle School will promote the professional growth of its staff and faculty.  We will:

  • Offer teachers a minimum of four professional growth activities

  • Offer support staff a minimum of three professional growth activities

  1. Hornedo Middle School will provide a safe and orderly environment conducive to learning.  We will:

  • Review and refine the crisis management plan

  • Develop a student campus-wide discipline plan

  • Develop a safety management plan

  • 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. 


Angela Henderson - Principal