Parent Open EnrollmentInformation Night

El Camino Welcomes You

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Embodying the Respect, Responsibility, and Readiness inherent in our Fundamental spirit and tradition, the mission of the El Camino Fundamental High School community is to challenge and inspire each student to be a creative, life-long learner, and enlightened citizen by ensuring that students construct meaning through rigorous 21st Century learning in a caring, inclusive environment.

Administration

Shelley Friery, Principal– Krista Kunert, Principal’s Secretary

Bryan Baker, Vice Principal Liz Sisson, Vice Principal

– Melody Thornley, Vice Principals’ Secretary

The Fundamental Difference

Students CHOOSE to be here Strong ACADEMIC focus Strict BEHAVIORAL expectations Focus on CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Strong RELATIONSHIPS—It is about

connections—we are FAMILY!

Academic Focus

Rigorous, Challenging Environment Focus on Student Learning Support system

– Tutoring– Systemic Intervention– Freshman Academy– Link Crew

Behavioral Expectations

Fundamental Contract Firm, fair, consistent expectations and

consequences Single School Culture Rewards for doing the right thing

Character Development & Relationships

Three R’s form the foundation of what we do here—RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, READINESS

Community Service Student Voice Student Leadership Development

Connections—Student Involvement & Leadership

RSVP Student Senate PLUS Student Government Link Crew Freshman Leadership Clubs & Sports Leadership

Link Crew:Student Support

We start relationship building from the First Day of school– Freshman Orientation– Link Crew– 1st Day Activities

Connections

Our Alumni return Diverse and a Family

– 1550-1700 students– 66% white; 18% Latino; 8% African-

American; 4% Asian; 2% Native American; 1.5% Filipino & Pacific Islander

40% of our students are involved in athletics

Over 30 clubs/organizations

Student Involvement

Activities

If you select El Camino…

You will be selecting a staff who has a commitment to providing a rigorous, relevant, and engaging education that focuses on college and career readiness.

If you select El Camino…

You have agreed to hold your student accountable to a

– Positive attitude about effort and learning

– Positive attendance– Positive behavior– Commitment of connectedness

When you select El Camino…

You will have joined a 64 year old family of: Proud traditions and spirit Proven results Positive outlook for the future Respect, Responsibility, Readiness

Academic Focus

El Camino Counseling Department– Anthony Derum, counselor– Nelda Mackey, counselor– Bo Ahlgren, counselor– Kara McGuire, intervention counselor

Counseling Secretary, Diane Davis Counseling Intermediate Clerk, Tina Gould

EC provides outstanding academic preparation…

Welcome to EC Academics

EC Academics and Program

Our goal is to motivate students to pursue their highest level of academic achievement, to seek out leadership opportunities and to encourage community service

EC is committed to promoting our school wide principals of RESPECT,RESPONSIBILITY AND READINESS through rigorous and relevant driven curriculum

EC is know for being highly inclusive in our AP and Honors courses

Enter the College

Pathway

EC College Pathway

College opens doors to opportunity and expands your horizons. You will experience new points of view.

College is the pathway to careers and opportunities of the 21st century

Graduating from college will be a source of pride because it is a great accomplishment

College allows students plan for their future College graduates earn more money and get

better jobs Unemployment rates are lower for college

graduates

College Placement for the Class of 2013 Graduates….

77 students are pursuing degrees at California State Universities

18 students are pursuing degrees at the University of California

10 students are pursuing degrees at Independent/Private California Colleges

36 students are pursuing degrees at Colleges/Universities out of State

EC encourages all students to complete A-G college prep course

work

The CSU/UC requires a minimum 15-unit pattern of courses for admission as a first-time freshman. Each unit is equal to a year of study in a subject area. A grade of “C” or better is required for each course you use to meet any subject requirement.

Graduation / College A-GRequirements / Requirements

US History (1 year) World History (1 year) English (4 years) Math (2 years) Science (2 years) V/P Art (1 year) American Gov (half year) Economics (half year) SS elective (half year) PE (2 years) Health (half year)

(A) History ( 2 years) (B) English (4 years ) (C) Math courses (3

years through Algebra 2 )*

(D) Science ( 2 years )* (E) LOTE - Language other

than English ( 2 years)* (F) Visual/ Performing Art (1

yr) (G) College prep elective

course (1 year)

* Additional year recommended!

El Camino A-G Statistics

63% of EC’s 2013 graduates completed the A-G college admission courses requirements

78% of EC’s 2013 graduates entered college

38% enrolled in a 4 year university 40% enrolled in a community college 8% enrolled in career technical

school or entered the service

EC Academics and Programs

10 Advanced Placement (AP) and 8 Honors Courses are offered

AVID- Advancement Via Individual Determination

EPI- Eagle Polytechnic Institute Performing Arts (Band, Choir and

Drama) Student Leadership and Government Journalism- School Newspaper and

Yearbook

Athletics Athletic Director, Cici Robinson

– Also PE teacher Athletic Director Assistant, Zenaida

Kamine– Assistant position paid for by EC Boosters– School Community Prevention Specialist/S3

Grant Coordinator

Athletic Success

Since the year 2000 El Camino has earned over 27 Capital Athletic League titles and 24 CIF Section

Titles.

We have approximately 732 student athletes on campus. 47% of our

students at El Camino play a sport

EL CAMINO FUNDAMENTAL HIGH SCHOOL

Fall Sports (Aug-Nov) Winter Sports (Nov-Feb) Spring Sports (Feb-May)

Football Wrestling Baseball

Golf Women's Basketball M/W Golf Men’s

Soccer Men's Soccer Women’s

Volleyball Women's Softball

Water Polo M/W Swimming/Diving

Tennis Women's Tennis Men’s

Cross Country Track

Volleyball Men’s

DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICSPrincipalShelley Friery

Vice PrincipalsBryan BakerLiz Sisson

Athletic DirectorCici Robinson

A Parent’s Perspective…

PTSA President, Andrea LaMattina

The Students’ Perspective….

Katie Yamanishi, Student Body President

Next Step… Presentations and Reception

Guided to the Large Gym; sit in bleachers

Keep your program…contains important open enrollment information—all students wishing to attend EC must go through Open Enrollment

After presentations, visit the reception tables and ask questions

Thursday and Friday are classroom visitation days—start with Krista in Principal’s Office