At El Camino High School, we are committed to addressing the unique challenges faced by our diverse student population. To support their success, we offer a variety of programs and services tailored to meet individual needs. These efforts align with our mission to foster academic achievement and prepare students for the evolving demands of the 21st century.
In partnership with students, we help them prepare for their future by:
- Developing personalized post-secondary education plans.
- Offering credit recovery options to keep students on track for graduation.
- Assisting with application processes for selective enrollment schools and colleges.
- Providing letters of recommendation for college and scholarship applications.
Regular attendance is crucial for academic success. Students are expected to attend school every day and be on time for all classes and activities. Current Bell Schedule Monday - Friday 8:30 - 11:50 am.
The El Camino High School staff is dedicated to helping students succeed academically while working toward personal and career goals. Our program includes:
- Monitoring Credit Recovery Plans to keep students on track for graduation.
- Identifying individual learning styles to promote self-advocacy and personal growth.
- Ongoing academic support to address any challenges.
- Character development to help students grow as responsible, resilient individuals.
- Guidance with postsecondary goals to help students achieve their future aspirations.
- Designed for at-risk students to succeed in a smaller, supportive learning environment.
- Provides flexible scheduling and accelerated learning opportunities.
- Blended learning approach: direct instruction + online learning (Edgenuity).
- Helps students recover missing credits from failed or incomplete courses.
- Located on Rancho Cotate High School campus, serving 50-70 students annually.
- Students are mainly seniors and some juniors who are credit deficient.
- Many students face academic, social, and emotional challenges.
- Supports English Language Learners in achieving proficiency.
- Requires 180 credits for an El Camino High School Diploma.
- Aims to foster academic accomplishment and well-being before graduation.
- Admits 11th & 12th graders, and roughly 70 students in 3 classes; must be 16 years old
- Graduates must complete 180 credits to graduate (*130 in certain circumstances)
- The day consists of 2 classes, starting daily at 8:30 am and ending at 11:50 am
- Can not play Rancho sports
- Can attend all Rancho Cotate dances and extracurricular activities
- Academic counseling is provided by El Co staff in collaboration with the College and Career Coordinator
- Mental Health services provided through CPI
- Graduates with El Camino in June