Eagle Family Update

El Camino hosted Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. in the Center for the Arts on campus, Friday, where EC students took the opportunity to ask wide-ranging questions about current issues and the challenges lawmakers face in representing their constituents. Students were able to lineup at the microphone and Congressman Bera fielded questions spanning immigration, health care, education policy and more. Go Eagles!

Monday, March 31 - Wednesday, April 2 - CAASPP Testing Days - Important details below

Saturday, April 5 - Evening of Jazz - See details below

Thursday, April 10 - Open House - Regular bell schedule dismissal at 2:11 pm

Friday, April 11 - Minimum Day Schedule - dismissal at 12:39 pm

Friday, April 11 - Power Puff Game

Monday, April 14 - Friday April 18 - No School - Spring Break

Each spring, 11th-grade students participate in the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) and California Science Test (CAST). The computer-based tests measure what your student knows and can do, and students can use the results from the CAASPP ELA and Math tests to qualify for exemptions on CSU and Community College placement tests so that they are able to move directly into college-level courses upon enrollment. Successful completion of the CAASPP tests is also required for students to graduate College & Career Ready, to earn the State Seal of Biliteracy, and to earn the Golden State Seal Merit Diploma. Additionally, this year, 10th grade students will take Interim CAASPP Assessments on Wednesday, April 2. 10th grade students should come to school at the regular time on April 2 to begin testing at 8:30 am.

The testing schedule will be:

Monday, March 31 - CAST Testing

8:30 - 10:30: Only 11th grade students testing. 9th, 10th, and 12th grade students remain at home

10:45 - 3:23: All students attend classes

Tuesday, April 1 - CAASPP Testing

8:30 - 10:30: Only 11th grade students testing. 9th, 10th, and 12th grade students remain at home

10:45 - 3:23: All students attend classes

Wednesday, April 2 - CAASPP Testing

8:30 - 10:30: 10th and 11th grade students testing. 9th and 12th remain at home

10:45 - 3:23: All students attend classes

Practice and training tests can be found by following this link

For more information, please see

Parents Guides to Understanding California's Assessment System

Early Assessment Program

College/Career Indicator: Measures of Career Readiness

State Seal of Biliteracy

Golden State Seal Merit Diploma

Term 3 grades will be posted and viewable in Q Portal on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Teachers will have entered both academic letter marks and citizenship grades reflecting student work. This information is always available in the Q Student and Parent Portal for students and families to see, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Students and families should contact their teachers directly with any questions about passing classes, progress, and grades. For some classes, Google Classroom is another option for students and parents to review progress and grades.

If students discover or suspect they have earned a low grade or are struggling in one or more classes, they are highly encouraged to seek extra help by talking to their teachers during office hours, arranging to attend on-site tutoring or visiting the daily student study halls. The tutoring schedule can be found here or within this newsletter. Students may also consider attending summer school and can now voluntarily register for summer classes by accessing this form.

Senior students must be working to keep their grades up and ensure they pass all classes. If seniors believe they have failed a class or are in jeopardy of graduating on time, they should reach out to their assigned school counselor immediately. If they are enrolled in APEX Credit Recovery or other online courses, they should be making ample progress and/or prepared to pass by the established deadlines so that their grades can be captured and reported by the end of the Term 4 grading period.

As we are preparing to begin Term 4 on Monday, March 31st, remember that all students start fresh for the second half of their current classes. June is fast-approaching and with it the end of the 24/25 school year. If students or families have any issues or concerns, they should consult their assigned school counselor immediately.

In El Camino's first Track & Field League Meet of the year, Men's Frosh/Soph took 2nd place overall, Women's Varsity took 5th and Men's Varsity took 6th.

Individual athletes did amazing as well:

Jaden Lamb - 1st in High Jump

Jaren Mohle - 2nd in the 800 meters and 1st in the 1600 meters

Lucas Spinelli - 3rd place in the 1600 meters

NIkko Huerta - 3rd place 100 meter hurdles

Nathaniel Javier - 1st place long jump

As we enter into Junior Prom & Senior Ball season, there is that added cost of so many necessary items the students need or want. We are here to help ease that cost. The "Thrift The Runway" student store will be open in the front quad, every day at lunch, (except Tuesday's) after school and by appointment. We have formal and semi-formal wear, slacks, blouses, suits, tuxedoes, button up shirts and ties, shoes and jewelry plus so much more. These items are FREE of charge to the students and families. If guardians would like to shop with their student, contact Ms. Lesley Leatherwood, Parent Family Support Ambassador, FACE Department here at El Camino in Room #9 across from the attendance office or call (916) 971-7454. Donations are gladly accepted!

The Evening of Jazz committee are looking for volunteers to help at the event and dessert donations for the cake walk, please click here to sign up.

They are also looking for Raffle Basket Donations so please click this link to donate.

Registration form can be found here for the Evening of Jazz: Lights Camera Jazz - Sounds of the Silver Screen

When: April 5, 2025 - 6:00 pm

Where: El Camino High School - Small Gym

Cost: Dinner & A Show - $45 per person * $300 per table (8 people)

The band is seeking donations for raffle tables for this event.

• Surprise Egg Grams will be on sale from April 2nd - 9th and eggs will be passed out on April 11th. They will be available for purchase by the senior class at lunch and will include a small surprise!
• Freshman Class Fundraisers: Panda Express fundraiser April 4th at 4245 Marconi Avenue #105 all day and Leatherby's at 2333 Arden Way on April 24
• Junior Prom will be April 26 this year from 7-10 pm. The theme this year is C'est la vie in Paris! Tickets will be $30. Check the VP Hallway for guest passes. Stay tuned for more information.
• The student store is now open for business! It will be open every Thursday after school in from of A4. Selling snacks and EC gear! Snacks will range from $1-$10 and EC gear prices vary. Stop by to support future EC events and activities. Cash only.
• Senior sweatshirts on sale with limited quantities available. $50 cash or check in Room 40. Additionally, if you purchase a sweatshirt online and have not received it, come to Room 40 with your receipt to pick it up.

• Senior Forum - 2nd period on April 24th
• Announcements - If you ordered announcements, those will be delivered to the school about a month before Graduation.
• Questions about Caps & Gowns or Announcements, please contact Herff Jones Customer Service at 866-238-5336 M-F 8 am to 5 pm Eastern Standard Time or visit highschoolcs@herffjones.com to order.

El Camino is dedicated to preparing all students to be confident and successful community members. With this in mind, we have committed to helping our students graduate College & Career Ready. One way that students can demonstrate College & Career Readiness is to earn a score of 3 or higher on both the CAASPP ELA and math assessments. CAASPP testing begins on Monday, March 31, and concludes on Wednesday, April 2. All students who achieve College & Career Readiness status will be recognized at graduation with an honor cord and a special seal on their diploma. For more information on College & Career Readiness at El Camino, please read the Principal's Message linked here.

Beginning today and for the remainder of the school year, students may voluntarily sign-up for summer school using the QR code included on the attached flyer. If students and families have questions regarding EC's summer school program options, they are encouraged to visit www.sanjuan.edu/summer or contact their student's counselor. The counseling team wants to remind students and families, however, that counselors will decide on summer school placements for their students based on individual student requests and the established district parameters of the school program.

The San Juan Food Closet is open to the public Monday through Friday, 9 am to 1 pm. They are located at 3700 Garfield Avenue, Room 14, Carmichael, 95608. No appointments or requirements needed. Families can come to pick up food once a week.

Nominations for the 2025-2026 El Camino PTSA Board and now being accepted: https://secure.smore.com/n/udcf5

PTSA Scholarship applications: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfoVk5MgXyzYMuzqkg4ispQqcGqwHFwVXsjb969QRRcb6jZRg/viewform

Updated PTSA website: https://sites.google.com/sanjuan.edu/echsptsa/home

All Night Grad Tickets may be purchased using a link on the PTSA website. Or you may pick up a waiver in the Principal's Office.

Looking for something fun to do. Come to PTSA's first Paint Night on April 28, 2025 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1htnh_sptmoXywGZ0m8o0NAMXjJnrUaQ1xs5b1chVqm8/preview

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