Eagle Family Update

Thursday, November 5-7 - Musical "Little Women" Thurs, Friday & Saturday 7 pm - "Little Women" See ticket information below

Monday, November 2 - Canned food drive begins - until November 19th

Tuesday, November 3 - Open Enrollment Information Night - 6 pm for Incoming Students

Thursday, November 5 - Visitation Day - Incoming students

Friday, November 6 - End of grading period - Progress report

Monday, November 9 - Winter sports parent meeting - 5:30 - 7:00 pm

Tuesday, November 10 - Skate Night - 6 pm

Wednesday, November 11 - November 13 - No school - Veteran's Holiday

Ms. Cain has nominated Hussna Saifi for her student spotlight this week. Hussna is a motivated, and kind student. She shows enthusiastic interest in expanding her learning and asking deeper thinking questions, no matter what topic we are discussing in Health. She is incredibly welcoming to any student she comes across. She also runs the Future Medics Coalition in my classroom every other week, and the ways she tries to encourage and engage her fellow students in case studies, medical topics, and procedures is inspiring. Especially being a 9th grader, her dedication to her education and looking towards her future after high school is incredibly impressive.

Beth Hein Sanchez has chosen Alexandra Figueroa Trigueros as her student spotlight. Alexandra has been extremely helpful as one of our Counseling Office TA's this year. She is a very kind, hardworking, and responsible student. Alexandra is in our senior medical class here at EC, and she aspires to study the medical profession in college. I know she has a bright future ahead and am so proud of all her accomplishments and dedication!

Come out and see our performances of Little Women - performances by El Camino Theatre Company.

November 5th - 7:00 pm

November 6th - 7:00 pm

November 7th - 7:00 pm

Purchase tickets at https://our.show/ectclittlewomen

Incoming freshman and new students are invited to our upcoming Open Enrollment Information Night and Visitation Days.

Information Night - November 3, 2026 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm in the large gym

Visitation Day Tours -

1. November 5, 2026 8:30-11:00 or 12:00-2:00 pm - Principal's Office
2. December 8, 2026 8:30-11:30 or 12:30-3:00 pm - Principal's Office
3. January 6, 2027 8:30-11:30 or 12:30-3:00 pm - Principal's Office

The California International Marathon (CIM) is on Sunday, December 6, 2026 from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm. El Camino runs Aid Station 14 located at the Elvas Bridge, and students who volunteer get 6 community service hours. Sign up here: https://thesacramentorunningassociation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=114783 Create a profile and select AID STATION 14 - EL CAMINO HIGH SCHOOL

We’re inviting families, students, staff, and community members to help shape San Juan Unified’s priorities for the next three years through a brief ThoughtExchange. Participants can share what’s working well, where we can improve, and what our district should prioritize moving forward.

Please provide your feedback by Nov. 10.

Participate here: https://tejoin.com/participate/734289928

California Scholarship Federation (CSF) applications are available now in the Counseling Office. They are due no later than October 30th. Please see attachment for more information on CSF and if you have any questions, come to the Counseling office during lunch or after school. Go Eagles!

Your school senior portraits are due for the yearbook by November 2nd. Please reach out to Bill Smith Photography to schedule your senior portrait photography session no later than October 30th. You may call or text 916-749-1026 to schedule your sitting now. Emailing them is another option at services@billsmithphoto.com

The deadline to purchase a yearbook senior ad is November 21st. Please go to www.yearbookordercenter.com with school code 6224 for pricing and options. If you have any questions please contact Yearbook Advisor Liz Sansone: elizabeth.sansone@sanjuan.edu

AP Exam Registration for Block 1 NOW OPEN!

Students taking AP classes may now register for their corresponding exams by going to https://user.totalregistration.net/AP/052710 and signing up. Students have until November 6th to complete their exam orders. Any student who chooses to register after this date will be charged $45 for each exam. Fee waivers and financial assistance do not include late fees of any kind. For more information, including steps on how to register, please refer to attached AP Exam Signup Steps. Any students choosing to not take an AP exam MUST email Mr. Beedy, the AP Coordinator, at john.beedy@sanjuan.edu.

Registration Window: September 11th-November 6th

Don't forget to set your clocks back this weekend! Fall back!

Counselors are here to support students with:

• Academic planning
• College and career planning
• Social-emotional needs that arise at school
• Therapy referrals, when appropriate

To meet with a counselor, please schedule an appointment using their Calendly link below. Counselors are available to meet with students and families by appointment. Students may also drop in during lunch.

Counselor Caseloads

• Colleen Honegger: A–C & AVID — Book an Appointment with Ms. Honegger
• Beth Hein Sanchez: D–G & EPI — Book an Appointment with Ms. Hein-Sanchez
• Emily Greene: H–Ma & English Learners Book Appointment with Mrs. Greene
• John Beedy: Mc–Z & AP Coordinator — Book an Appointment with Mr. Beedy

Graduation & College Admission Requirements

Seniors: CSU and UC applications are due November 30, 2026. For letters of reference please see our website here Counseling Website
As a reminder, Senior parent forum slides our Course Catalog and A–G requirements for admission to four-year colleges and universities can be found here: Course Catalog

2026–27 Grading Periods

• Term 1: August 13–October 11
• Term 2: October 12–January 4
• Term 3: January 5–March 21
• Term 4: March 22–June 9

Mental Health Resources

Students and families can find additional mental health support and resources through San Juan Unified School District: Mental Health Support Resources

Counseling Website

El Camino Website

Front Office Staff Contact Information

Calendar of Events

2026-27 Family Handbook