Eagle Family Update

December 1 - January 23, 2026 - Open enrollment for incoming 9th grade & new students

December 14 - 19 - Scholastic Book Fair - 8:00 am - 3:30 pm - in the library

Thursday, December 18 - Friday, December 19 - Finals Schedule Dismissal at 12:50 both days

Monday, December 22 - Monday, January 5, 2026 - Winter Break - No School - Students return 1/6/26

Friday, January 23, 2026 - Sadie Hawkins Dance - 7:00 - 9:00 pm

December 15th - December 19th

Monday 12/15 - Winter Wonderland "Dress like a tree, candy cane, snowman or snowflake"

Tuesday 12/16 - Tacky Tuesday - "Ugly Sweaters"

Wednesday 12/17 - Grinch Day - "Wear a Grinch shirt, lime green, or dress like a Who!"

Thursday 12/18 - Holiday Headgear - "Wear holiday themed accessories like a Santa hat, reindeer antlers, a winter scarf, Hanukkah socks, etc!"

Friday 12/19 - Cozy Friday - "Dress in comfy holiday pajamas and loungewear!"

Stop by the library and check out the Scholastic Book Fair event December 9 - December 19 from 8 am to 3:30 pm or shop online at https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/elcaminohighschool

Sadie Hawkins Dance (previously called TWIRP) Friday, January 23, 2026 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Tickets on sale now. Cost: Flat fee of $15 per person in the Finance office with cash or check only. You may also pay on GoFan $15 plus a small fee. NO GUEST PASSES for this dance.

You should have received this message and registration sheet in 2nd period on Friday, December 5, 2025: It is time to select your classes for your sophomore year!

1. Please review the attached registration form and fill it out ENTIRELY. Including electives and alternatives.

2. Please return this filled out form to the counseling office by December 12th.

3. You will be called by your counselor to confirm in a short 1:1 meeting after the holiday break.

You may access the EC Course Catalog for class descriptions and recommendations at: https://elcamino.sanjuan.edu/fs/resource-manager/view/85fd87ff-9bba-4578-b366-d76cf941f5b7

Grad night tickets on sale - lowest rate (early bird) available until 12/31/25. Makes a great Christmas Gift! Flyer is attached and here's the link to the website: https://sites.google.com/sanjuan.edu/echsptsa/home/grad-night

They are also looking for sponsors for Grad Night? Support the EC Seniors to keep this tradition alive and make their night special. We need: cash, raffle prizes, and food donations. Bring your payment or permission slips/waiver to the Principal's Office.

Block 2 Schedule Change Request Form Now LIVE! Students may use this link or the QR code to submit their schedule change request. Students must be logged into their SJUSD accounts to access the link/QR code. Schedule change requests are accepted through Friday, January 9, 2026 for Block 2. Students may also access the QR code on campus inside and nearby the counseling office and in the hallways and common areas. Students may be notified of a schedule change by receiving a new schedule at school or via email. If you need additional help with your schedule or have an urgent need, please schedule an appointment with your counselor or send your counselor an email.

VALID REASONS that may warrant a schedule change:

1. Course needed for graduation

2. Course is a repeat (already took course)

3. Course needed for A-G requirement or college admissions

4. Level changes

INVALID REASONS that preclude a schedule change:

1. Teacher change or preference

2. Taking classes with friends

3. Not wanting/needed a class

4. Period change or preference

5. Perceived difficulty of class

6. Learning style

No elective changes will be accepted. Please be aware that we aim to accommodate every valid request. Once a change has been made, your schedule cannot be reverted to your previous schedule under any circumstances.

The El Camino Lyceum Honors Program recognizes students (at the end of senior year) who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and community service. Students who meet the Lyceum Honors requirements as seniors become Lyceum graduates (either Honors or High Honors). They receive special recognition at graduation.

If you are interested in earning this honor as a senior...you can grab an application and start tracking your progress now! Interested students may get applications in the Counseling office, or it is attached in this link. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Pho8m4w4YDZAYIThliw78h2la0ahLsm-/view?usp=sharing

The final Lyceum deadline for current seniors is: March 27th, 2026.

Please see the application for a list of all requirements for this program. If you have questions please contact school counselor Beth Hein Sanchez at beth.hein@sanjuan.edu

California Department of Education (CDE) and the Consulate General of Mexico encourage you to visit their web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr25ltr0918.asp and https://www.cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr25ltr0918sp.asp regarding Steps to College 2026 Event and Scholarship Opportunities.

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