| PRESCHOOL |
Teachers:
Herman L. Horn provides a preschool program for children. This program allows the children to be more prepared for school when they reach the school age.
| KINDERGARTEN |
Teachers:
Grade Level Rules:
When the teacher is talking please listen
Follow directions
Raise your hand when you have something to say
Wait your turn
Do not hurt someone on the outside or the inside
Walk in the hallways and classrooms
Share
Use your scissors safely
Language Arts
Print first and last name correctly from memory
Identify capital and lowercase letters
Build communication skills through the use of oral language while developing listening and speaking vocabularies
Identify rhyming words and recite familiar rhymes and songs
Develop an ability to orally identify sounds in words
Demonstrate an understanding of story content
Understand how print is organized
Use pictures, letters, and/or words to write about experiences
Ask how and why questions
Identify beginning consonants in single-syllable words
Mathematics
Count forward to 20, backward from 10
Match numerals 0-10 to sets of objects
Add and subtract simple sets of objects
Locate objects by their positions
Identify more, less, and equal
Recognize penny, nickel, dime, quarter and determine the value of a collection of pennies
Give reasonable estimate for a problem involving magnitude
Tell time to the hour using analog or digital clock
Identify tools of measurement
use standard and nonstandard units to compare the measurements of objects
Identify, describe, and make circle, triangle, square, and rectangle
Gather data by counting, tallying, and graphing
Sort and classify objects
Identify and describe patterns
Social Studies
Use simple maps, globes, and models to identify and to locate our country, our state and our community
Identify map and community symbols
Study and describe jobs in the community
Understand basic economic concepts such as basic needs and wants, exchanging money for goods and saving money
Identify famous Americans, historical holidays, past events and historical accounts
Identify and practice good citizenship
Identify patriotic symbols such as the American flag, bald eagle, Virginia's flag, cardinal, and national monuments
Demonstrate knowledge of the Pledge of Allegiance and the Star Spangled Banner
Science
Conduct investigations by identifying and using the human senses
Explore and understand physical properties of objects, magnets, water, and light
Investigate and understand basic needs of living things and life cycles
Observe and understand simple patterns in everyday life
Investigate and understand that changes occur over time
Identify and describe material that can be reused, recycled, and conserved
Technology
Identify parts of a computer
Develop basic computer skills
Explore uses of available technology for reading and writing
Work Habits
Listen to directions
Work independently
Make good use of work time
Finish work neatly
Work in a group
Clean up after activities without being reminded
Participate in activities
Use good manners
| FIRST GRADE |
Teachers:
Grade Level Rules:
Listen to and follow directions
Raise your hand
Work Quietly
Keeps hands and feet to yourself
Walk silently in the halls
Be kind to others
Language Arts:
Grow in oral language
Expand and use speaking and listening vocabularies in conversations
Use phonics, meaning clues, and language structure to read and self correct
Read familiar stories with fluency and expression
Read, comprehend, and retell stories
Identify major characters and events
Predict outcomes
Print legibly
Write complete sentences using descriptive words, correct punctuation and capitalization
Alphabetize by the first letter
Make and use a personal dictionary
Mathematics
Count, recognize, and write the numerals 1-100
Develop and understand place value for ones and tens
Skip count by 2's, 5's, and 10's
Identify ordinal positions to ten
Count sets of pennies, nickels, and dimes to 100 cents or less
Tell time to the hour and half hour using both digital and analog clocks
Use nonstandard and standard units to measure length, weight, and volume
Draw, describe, and identify a shape by the number of sides, corners, and square corners it has
Investigate, identify, describe, and use different charts and graphs
Sort and classify objects according to their attributes
Recognize, describe, and extend a pattern
Identify and represent the fractions for one-half and one-fourth
Recall basic addition and subtraction facts to 10
Solve one step story problems
Social Studies
Identify famous Americans
Compare life then and now
Create time lines
Study famous events and holidays
Locate and name the continents and oceans
Use and create maps
Identify how climate and location affect us
Compare our geography with other places
Explain natural, capital, and human resources
Explain supply and demand and the need for choices
Identify examples of goods and services
Identify ways to save money
Describe and create class rules
Identify the Congress and State Legislature as lawmakers
Identify the U.S. President and state and national symbols
Science
Plan and conduct investigations
Investigate different kinds of motions
Investigate how water interacts with solids
Investigate plant needs and characteristics
Investigate animal needs and characteristics
Investigate the relationship between the Sun and the Earth
Investigate the limit of natural resources and the need to conserve them
Technology
Write simple sentences using processing
Illustrate using drawing programs
Participate in database and graphing activities
Participate in using electronic resource materials
| SECOND GRADE |
Teachers:
Grade Level Rules:
Follow directions the first time they are given and work quietly
Come to class prepared with books, supplies, and homework
Complete assignments on time
Show respect to teachers, students, and school property
Language Arts
Oral Language:
Understand oral language structure
Expand listening and speaking vocabularies
Use oral language skills
Reading/Literature:
Use phonetic strategies, meaning clues, and language structure when reading
Read fiction, nonfiction, and poetry
Comprehension of fiction, and nonfictionWriting:
Write stories, letters, and simple explanations
Edit for grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling
Research:
Use reference materials
Mathematics
Number and Number Sense
Computation and Estimation
Measurement
Geometry
Probability and Statistics
Patterns, Functions, and Algebra
Social Studies
Contributions of ancient Egypt and China on world history
Changes in rural, urban, and suburban communities
Indians of North America
Map skills: title, scale, key, directional indicator, and date
Locate states, rivers, mountain ranges, and lakes on a map
Goods and services: past and present
Making economic choices
Ways money can increase in value through savings and investments
Privileges and responsibilities of American citizenship
Famous Americans
Laws: making, carrying out, and violating
Government bodies: local, state, and national levels
Science
Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and Logic
Force, Motion, and Energy
Matter
Life Processes, plants and animals
Living Systems
Interrelationships in Earth/Space Systems
Earth Patterns, Cycles, and Change
Resources
Technology
Learn basic technology vocabulary
Use the keyboard, mouse, and CD Rom
Type a short story or paragraph and assist the teacher with importing graphics
As a class, search a database and multimedia CD Rom
As a class, create a database, spreadsheet, and multimedia presentation
| THIRD GRADE |
Teachers
Laurie Aylor
Kenya Huffman
Kristen Hiner
Lisa Anderson, History
Grade Level Rules:
Listen to and follow directions
Raise your hand
Work quietly
Keep hands and feet to yourself
Walk silently in the halls
Be kind to others
Language Arts
Use effective communication skills
Listen attentively, ask and respond to questions
Present short oral reports
Use word-analysis skills when reading
Use strategies to read a variety of printed materials
Comprehend a variety of printed materials
Identify folk tales, biographies, and autobiographies
Compare and contrast characters
Write descriptive paragraphs
Write stories, letters, simple explanations, and short reports
Use dictionaries, encyclopedias, and technology
Mathematics
Read and write six-digit numbers
Round whole numbers to tens and hundreds
Compare whole numbers
Name, write and compare fractions
Read, write, add, and subtract decimals
Add and subtract problems, with and without regrouping
Recall multiplication/division facts through the nines
Count the value of money to $5.00
Use measurement: length, volume, and weight
Tell time to the nearest five minutes
Read temperature to the nearest degree
Analyze geometric figures
Recognize and describe patterns
Social Studies
Learn about Greek and Roman civilizations
Describe Spanish, French, and English settlements
Describe the settlement of Jamestown
Learn about maps: longitude, latitude, equator, prime meridian, and hemispheres
Use maps, tables, graphs, and charts
Learn about taxes and government services
Learn about government, justice, equality, rights, and responsibilities
Science
Plan and conduct investigations
Understand simple machines
Investigate the physical properties of matter
Understand animal adaptation
Learn about food chains
Investigate different environments: desert, pond, rain forest
Learn abut soil: rock, clay, sand
Understand cycles in nature: day and night, seasons
Investigate the water cycle: condensation, evaporation, and precipitation
Understand natural events
Learn about sources of energy: sunlight, water, wind
Technology
Learn basic keyboarding skills
Develop a basic technology vocabulary
Learn basic word processing skills
Participate in the use of drawing programs and spreadsheets
Participate in using electronic resource materials
| FOURTH GRADE |
Teachers
Chrystin Sheffield
Leanne Williams
T. J. Williams
Lisa Anderson, Virginia Studies
Grade Level Rules:
Respect others and their belongings
Keep your hands to yourself
No talking when the teacher is talking or at other inappropriate times
When going from place to place, stay behind the person in front and don't talk
Language Arts
Oral Language:
Communication skills, presentations, reports
Reading/Literature:
Meanings of unfamiliar words, read a variety of literary forms
Writing:
Develop a plan for writing
Research:
Use information resources to research a topic
Mathematics
Number and number sense
Computation and estimation
Measurement
Geometry
Probability and statistics
Patterns, functions, and algebra
Social Studies
Impact of geographic factors in th development of Virginia
Use the concepts of absolute and relative location (maps)
Explain the economic, social, and political life of the Va. colony
Social and political life of Virginians between the Revolutionary War and the end of the Civil War
Social, political, and economic life in Va. from the Reconstruction Period to the 20th century
History of Va. in the 20th century
Science
Scientific Investigation, reasoning, and logic
Force, motion, and energy
Life processes
Living systems
Interrelationships in earth/space systems
Earth patterns, cycles, and change
Resources
Technology
Basic understanding of computer theory
Develop basic technology skills
Process, store, retrieve, and transmit electronic information
Communicate through application software
| FIFTH GRADE |
Teachers:
Grade Level Rules:
Try your best everyday
Always keep your assignment pad with you
Complete class work & homework on time
Practice the six pillars of character
Bring necessary supplies to school
Use the restroom between classes
Language Arts
Oral Language:
Listen, draw conclusions, and share responses in subject-related group learning activities
Use effective nonverbal communication skills
Make planned oral presentations
Reading/Literature
Read and learn the meanings of unfamiliar words
Read a variety of literary forms, including fiction, nonfiction, and poetry
Demonstrate comprehension of a variety of literary forms
Writing
Write for a variety of purposes to describe, to inform, to entertain, and to explain
Research
Synthesize information from a variety of resources
Mathematics
Number and number sense
Computation and Estimation
Measurement
Geometry
Probability and Statistics
Patterns, Functions and Algebra
Social Studies
Describe life in America before the 17th century
Trace the routes and evaluate early explorations of the Americans
Describe colonial America
Analyze the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights
Describe challenges faced by the new U.S. government
Describe growth and change in America from 1801 to 1861
Identify causes, key events, and defects of the Civil War and Reconstruction
Interpret patriotic slogans and excerpts from notable speeches and documents
Develop skills for historical analysis
Develop skills in discussion, debate, and persuasive writing by analyzing historical situations and events
Science
Scientific Investigation, Reasoning and Logic
Force, Motion and Energy
Matter
Living Systems
Interrelationships in Earth/Space Systems
Earth Patterns, Cycles and Change
Technology
Demonstrate basic understanding of computer theory including: bits, bytes, and binary logic
Develop basic technology vocabulary
Process, store, retrieve, and transmit electronic information
Communicate through application software
| SPECIAL AREAS |
Library with Bradley Yarbrough
Music with Jaime Walsh
PE with Scott Smith
Art with Charlene Gardner
Computer Lab with Classroom Teacher
| GUIDANCE |
Counselor:
Cheryl Clary
| SUPPORT STAFF |
ESL (English as a Second Language): Jamie
Duncan
English Coordinator: Dorr Booan
Special Education: Vicky Halferty, Kittie
Hampton, Ann Cranwell, and Lisa Booth
Technology Resource Teacher: Holly Ireland
Speech: Diane Shelton
Title 1: Sandra Hunt and Sara Bartley
Nurse: Karen Zimmerman
| ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES |
Our Office Staff:
Susan Brown, Principal
Peggy Stovall, Assistant Principal
Angie Kelly, Secretary
Brenda Mullins, Secretary
A Little Horn History:
Our school is located in the town of Vinton. It is part of the Roanoke County School System. It has kindergarten through fifth grade, including a preschool program. Herman L. Horn Elementary (formerly known as East Vinton Elementary) was built in 1961 and it has seen major renovations at four different times: 1965, 1970, 1983, and 2003-2005. It is located on Ruddell Road on an ample lot of 12.2 acres. Horn has a population of more than 400 students in a modern facility completely renovated and expanded in 2004. Our school mascot is the Hornet and our colors are yellow and black.
Philosophy and Objectives
1. Develop competence in the standards of learning.
2. Develop the intellectual skills of rational thought and creativity.
3. Acquire the process skills of science and technology.
4. Acquire knowledge and understanding or the humanities.
5. Progress on the basis of achievement.
6. Graduate from high school and quality for further education and or employment.
7. Develop personal standards of ethical behavior and participate in society and moral choice.
8. Participate in society as a responsible family member and citizen.
9. Develop a positive and realistic concept of self and others.
10. Acquire an appreciation for and a sensitivity to people of various races.
11. Practice sound habits of personal health and physical fitness.
Goals and Objectives
Goal 1- To improve student discipline within the school.
Goal 2- To improve student attendance.
Goal 3- To improve completion of daily homework assignments.
Goal 4- To improve home/school communication.
Goal 5- To improve standards of learning test results.
Belief Inventory
Student learning is the chief priority for the school.
All students can learn!
Students need to not only demonstrate their essential knowledge and skills, but also need to be actively involved in solving problems and producing quality work.
Students learn best when they are engaged actively in the learning process.
Each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs.
A safe and physically comfortable environment that promotes student learning.
Teachers, administrators, parents, students and the community share the responsibility for advancing the school's mission.
Attendance
Regular school attendance is an important component of being successful in school.
Be present, on time and stay all day!!!
The school day begins at 7:50 AM. Any student tardy, must get a tardy slip before going to their class. Any student leaving early for an appointment must be signed out in the office.
Character Counts
At Herman L. Horn we are stressing six characteristics of a good citizen. The six pillars of character will be taught in six-week units in the following order:
Citizenship, Respect, Caring, Fairness, and Trustworthiness
Conferences
You may conference with the teacher by arranging a time which is convenient for each of you. You may call and leave a message for your child's teacher at school, 857-5007. She/He can return your call during their planning time or after 2:30 when the students have left for the day. You may also communicate with the teacher by sending a note with your child. For other information please call the office or check our Herman L. Horn Hotline: 966-7093
Thank you for being a special part of our Horn Community!