Schoolwide Learner Goals/Graduate Profile:
ECHS’s schoolwide learner outcomes are professionalism, commitment, resolve, empowerment, and citizenship. They have delineated four bullets for each SLO which details what they are hoping each student exhibits and is able to do by the time of graduation.
Professionalism
- On-time
- Prepared
- Produce quality work
- Show self-control
Commitment
- Strive for personal excellence
- Seek academic success
- Develop a Growth Mindset
- Support others to achieve goals
Resolve
- Show dedication to personal achievement
- Work hard, is determined, and doesn’t quit
- Focus on mental toughness
- Cultivate personal courage and seek inner strength
Empowerment
- Take action to control life direction
- Take responsibility for personal choices
- Reflective about personal choices and consequences
- Seek to become a confident adult with rights and responsibilities
Citizenship
- Collaborate and assume good intentions from others
- Is honest and kind
- Show respect and value difference
- Purposefully uphold laws and rules as they protect the rights of others and ensure a safe community
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.
Overview: El Camino High School operates on a quarter system, with each mini-quarter lasting approximately four weeks. Students have the opportunity to earn up to 20 credits per quarter by achieving completion of coursework and meeting the participation requirements in all four classes.
Credit Model: El Camino High School utilizes a Variable Credit Model to ensure that students are rewarded for their effort and participation. Partial credits may be earned if students are unable to meet all productive participation or work completion requirements.
Productive Participation and Course Completion Credit Calculation: The following formula is used to calculate credits based on productive participation:
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5 Credits: 81 - 100% productive participation
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4 Credits: 61 - 80% productive participation
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3 Credits: 41 - 60% productive participation
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2 Credits: 21 - 40% productive participation
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1 Credit: 20% productive participation
Expectations for Earning Full Credits:
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Coursework Completion: Students must complete the assigned work in each class. Missing or incomplete work may result in a reduction of grades or credits earned. If students are unable to attend school for various reasons, they will be able to earn credits for the work completed instead of earning 0 credits for the mini-quarter.
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Attendance Requirements: Students are expected to attend all four classes every day. Attendance is defined as being in the class unless excused by the educator.
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Example: In a 20-day quarter, missing two days results in 90% attendance and earning towards participation.
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Participation: Active engagement in coursework and class activities is essential and will factor into the evaluation of credit.
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Attendance and coursework completion are tracked independently for each class period. Credits are awarded per course.
Student Responsibility: Students are encouraged to track their progress and attendance to ensure they are on track to earn full credits each quarter. Teachers will provide regular updates on attendance and work completion status.
Support Available: For students struggling to meet attendance or coursework requirements, El Camino High School offers resources such as tutoring, academic support, and Edgenuity during our ACR time (Tuesdays & Thursdays 12-1).
The Importance of Regular Attendance
Regular attendance is essential for success in school and beyond. Every school day builds on the last, much like constructing a wall, where each lesson adds another block. When students are frequently absent, they miss key pieces of learning, creating gaps that can make it difficult to catch up and impact their academic progress over time.
Attending school daily also reinforces the importance of education. It sends a strong message that learning matters and prepares students for future challenges. By making attendance a priority, students set themselves up for success—both in school and in life!
For any questions or clarifications, students and families are encouraged to contact the school administration.
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.
- Integrated Thematic Instruction and Project-Based Learning
- Aims to foster academic accomplishment and well-being before graduation.
- Admits mainly 11 - 12th graders, some 10th grade students admitted
- Graduates must complete 180 credits to graduate (*130 in certain circumstances), and graduate with El Camino in June
- Students can not play Rancho sports, but can attend all Rancho Cotate dances and extracurricular activities
- Academic counseling is provided by the El Co staff in collaboration with the College and Career Coordinator
- Mental Health services are provided through CPI