Eagle Family Update

Tuesday, October 13 - Site Council Meeting 3:35 in the library

Tuesday, October 13 - PTSA and Booster Meeting 6 pm in the library

Thursday, October 15 - PSAT Test for 10th & 11th graders See Info Below

Thursday, October 15 - Choir Fall Concert 7 pm

Friday, October 23 - Hoops for Hope - 5 pm in the Large Gym

Monday, October 26 - Movie Night - in the cafeteria @ 6 pm

Thursday, October 29 - 31 - Musical Production performances begin 7 pm "Little Women"

Friday, October 30 - Haunted House

Monday, November 2 - Canned food drive begins

Tuesday, November 3 - Open Enrollment Night - 6 pm

On Thursday, October 15th, El Camino will be offering 10th and 11th grade students the opportunity to take the PSAT test. The test offers low stakes practice by mimicking the format and digital platform of the actual SAT. For 11th grade students, the test serves as the official qualifying exam for the National Merit Scholarship Program.

In order to take the PSAT you must sign up using the attached QR code by October 9th. There will be no sign ups on the day of the test. Testing will begin at 8:30 am in the small gym. There will be no change in the bell schedule for the rest of the school on this day.
For student new to College board, you will need to use a non San Juan email to create an account. Use this link to sign up.

Any questions can be directed to Mr. Hauger chauger@sanjuan.edu

It is so hot outside, doesn't a nice scoop if ice cream sound yummy! See the flyer for details on the Ice Cream Social fundraiser happening on Wednesday, October 14th between 3:30 and 5:00 pm in the cafeteria. Cost is $5.00 per person - Tickets on sale in the Finance Office.

October PTSA Meeting agenda - October 13, 2026 at 6:00 pm in the library.

ECHS parents' one-stop-shop to learn about school happenings, big picture goals, and space to share feedback.

PTSA and Boosters will meet at 6:00 pm and then breakout into smaller groups.

6:00 pm Library

• Facilities Master Plan update
• ECHS academic growth strategy

6:15 pm Room 24

• AP Testing update, new info with district support
• Academic block letter update, new info from district tech dept support
• Senior Survey feedback

Custom El Camino blankets just dropped, and they are ONLY available for a limited time. Premium woven, made-to-order, and straight-up gorgeous. Blankets will be received in mid-December!

Get yours before they are gone! Last day to order if October 27th.

https://spectatorsport.com/c/el-camino-fundamental-eagles-mr44tq4r2s-1

See the picture for a list of 2026 Fall Clubs for each day of the week.

Congratulations to our intramural pickleball champs! Comp league winners were Mr. Vu and Mr. DiSalvo and the Rec league champs are Aiden Daffron and Cali Wold! Congratulations!

Sign up now for our next intramural lunch time activity - Futsal and/or Indoor Soccer. You need at least five players and games will be at lunch in the large gym starting Monday, October 26th. Use the QR code posted around school to sign up, or turn in one of the forms to Mr. Fegan room 68 or Mr. Irwin at PE. Signups are due by Friday, October 23rd.

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

Welcome Eagles!

Welcome to the 2026–27 school year! We hope you had a restful summer and are settling in well. We are so happy to see our students back on campus!

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 — Book an Appointment with Mr. Beedy

Graduation & College Admission Requirements

As a reminder, our Course Catalog includes San Juan Unified School District graduation requirements as well as the A–G requirements for admission to four-year colleges and universities. 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

We wish all of our Eagles a successful, healthy, and rewarding school year! Counseling Website

El Camino Website

Front Office Staff Contact Information

Calendar of Events

2026-27 Family Handbook