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• Finals schedule updated here.
• Prom information updated
• Mr. Papciak's class honored by Oceanside Days of Art Committee
• New district calendar for school year 2013-2014
• School of Choice Applications for 2012-13 available March 1
• Operation "Be On Time" proving to be a success at EC
• Submit your baby photos for the yearbook
• EC Extra! After School Activities schedule posted

The EC Wildcat football team will be holding its annual Lift-a-thon this Friday, May 18th from 6 to 8 pm in the Wildcat gym.  There will be music, food, lifting and lots of fun.  Come out and watch your Varsity and JV football raise the roof off our gym.  

Not only are we lifting to raise money for the program but also to help one of our own.   Isiah Jackson lost his home to an electrical fire recently and the program will be asking for a $1.00 donation at the door in which 100% of the proceeds will go to Isiah’s family.  

This Friday starting at 6pm in the Wildcat Gym, Come out and cheer for football team as they attempt to reach their weight lifting goals and show your support for Isiah and his family in their time of need.  Thank you and GO CATS!

“Great Futures Start Here” is the theme for the third annual Boys & Girls Club teen trade show, which will be held at El Camino High School on May 18, and again at Oceanside High School on May 25.  The aim of the event is to provide students an array of career options, including trade schools, two-year and four-year colleges, and information on financial assistance.

More than 60 vendors including PASS Americorps, Oceanside College of Beauty, Media Tech Institute, Vista Community Clinic, SDG&E, ITT Technical Institute, Fashion Institute of Design Merchandising, Pacific Marine Credit Union, North County Health Services and military recruiters will be on hand.

For more information on these events, or to help sponsor or participate, please call the Oceanside Boys & Girls Club at 760-433-8920.

From Coach Poumele: "At the end of April the NFL held its annual Football Draft for the upcoming season.  Two of our very own, Richard Crawford and Nelson Rosario will be fortunate to continue their football careers in the National Football League. 

Crawford (SMU) was selected by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round and Rosario (UCLA) signed a free-agent contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Both were standout student-athletes here at El Camino High School and now on the national stage. 

Congratulations to them and their families, and know that at some point these gentleman were taught or mentored by El Camino High teachers and staff."

As of April 1st, checks will not longer be accepted in the ASB office for any purchases.  Payment with cash, money orders or Cashier’s Checks ONLY for the rest of the school year.

Also, a reminder: you must have your current school year ID card to make any purchases at the ASB office.

Welcome to El Camino High School,
home of the Wildcats!

At El Camino High School, we pride ourselves on our academic achievements, our athletic prowess and our bright future. Though our community is made up of a diverse mix of cultures, we all come together to achieve our mission: to facilitate the success of all students.

Our students are proud to be here, our parents are confident that their children are getting a top-notch education, and our staff is eager to serve.

Take a look around our new website and find out why "the sun always shines in Wildcat Country!"

Beginning with the 2013-14 school year, the first day of class for all OUSD students will be Tuesday, August 20, 2013.  The slightly earlier start date is a result of a new district-wide calendar unanimously approved by the OUSD Board of Education.  The change was made during the board’s regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, March 13, 2012.

Other minor changes regarding the revised calendar beginning in 2013-14 include a shorter Thanksgiving Week holiday and an end to the first semester at the winter break (December 20, 2013).  The last day of instruction for students will be June 4, 2014.

The district asks that all OUSD families please take note of these changes in order to plan accordingly for the start of school in August 2013.  For questions regarding the calendar change, please call 760-966-4008.

Parents interested in sending a child to a school other than his/her current school of residence may apply for a change of campus through the district’s School of Choice (SOC) option.  The Second Window for SOC begins Monday, April 2.  All SOC applications must be completed and returned no later than 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 7.

Two forms of address verification must be attached to the application.  Please note that transportation is NOT provided for students approved for SOC.

Applications can be obtained at all OUSD school sites or the district’s Educational Support Services (ESS) office, located at 2080 Mission Ave.  All SOC applications are reviewed based on priority criteria and school capacity.  Children currently utilizing SOC and who will be attending the same school next year do not need to reapply. 

Students on Interdistrict Attendance Permits no longer need to re-apply for renewal unless the student is matriculating to middle or high school. This form can be obtained at the child’s school of residence.

Please note that Interdistrict requests must be submitted to and will only be accepted at the ESS Office.  Faxes or e-mail will not be accepted for SOC or transfer requests.  If you have any questions, please call the district at 760-966-7849. 

En Español

Attendance Proves to be the Key to Success!

Dear Parents and Students of El Camino High School:

Studies have shown that the number one link to school success is attendance. Being on time and ready to learn at the start of the day is crucial in supporting our mission of "helping all of our students succeed".

Remember, school starts promptly at 7:30am. Operation Be On Time, a new tardy policy at El Camino High School, will start on Wednesday, January 25. Read more here...

Based on our school's achievements, we have been listed in Newsweek's "Best High Schools" listing and been awarded the silver medal.  This award recognizes the top 7% of schools in the nation!  Go, Wildcats!

Details: May 26th, 2012 from 7:30pm-11:30pm at Paradise Point (1404 Vacation Rd., San Diego, CA 92109)

Important prices:

Prom Ticket Prices: $130 per couple (w/ ASB); $140 per couple (w/out ASB).  Last day to buy prom tickets: Wednesday, May 16.

Important phone numbers:

Paradise Point: (858) 274-4630

Ms. Diekelman: (760) 901-8000

Important documents:

2012 Prom newsletter here

Prom dance expectations here

Prom dance contract here

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Carlsbad Beach Fest™ brings together the community for a fun-filled annual celebration on one mile of beach, stretching from Pine Avenue to Tamarack State Beach.  Growing from 850 people in 2008 to more than 7,000 in 2011, Carlsbad Beach Fest™ is recognized as one of Carlsbad’s most important events of the year!

More than 12,000 people are expected at the fifth annual Carlsbad Beach Fest™ on June 9, 2012.  Read more >>

On March 26, the Superintendent presented awards to several of Mr. George Papciak's art students put on by the Oceanside Days of Art Committee and the Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation at the Oceanside Civic Center.

The art will be displayed at the Oceanside Days of Art on Saturday and Sunday, April 21 and 22. Find out more about the event here.

The students that were honored were Fatu Taulualo (who won the grand prize), Nicholas Garcia - 2nd and Alyssa Kalacas - 3rd. Leslie Diaz, Angelica Jackson, Lucia Molina and Rosa Quintana all received honorable mention.

On 11/28, Mr. Grable's Graphic Design class completed a project that was entered in UC Berkeley's "Young Workers Safety Poster 2012" contest.  The students were tasked with creating a high-impact poster that highlighted the need for safety awareness and worker rights among young, teen-aged workers.

Three of Mr. Grable's students (Teliya Scott, Jonathan Cremonesi and Bobby Corrasco) received honorable mention in the contest, garnering not only an impressive certificate but also something to brag about on their resume!

(Artwork by Jonathan Cromonesi)

Mr. Bob Rowe has received many accolades as our new principal and he now has one more he can put under his belt: he has been named the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Administrator of the Year! 

The announcement was made at an elegant dinner at the luxurious El Camino Country Club on November 3rd.  Superintendent Larry Perondi gushed about Mr. Rowe's motivation, focus and 'can-do' attitude.  We at ECHS are all proud to call this award-winner our own.