Eagle Family Update
September 7, 2025
Feel the Spirit! Feel the Pride! Be an Eagle!
El Camino Varsity Volleyball
Chalk It Up
El Camino's Art Club created a 2 square sidewalk chalk mural at this year's "Chalk It Up - Sacramento" event at Fremont park. The drawing created by president, Aariah Brown, focused on clubs, VAPA and academic courses, sports and extra-curricular activities that El Camino has to offer! It took 2 days to complete and was mentioned in the Sacramento Bee newspaper! Thank you to EC's PTSA for sponsoring the art club this year for this amazing event!
Art Club Members participating: Caitlin Frances, Aariah Brown, Diego Castillo, Violet Goins, Jaliyah McNair, and Cadence Phelps
Upcoming Events
Monday, September 8 - PTSA Meeting 6 pm in the library
Tuesday, September 9 - Club Rush #1 - in the quad at lunch
Tuesday, September 9 - Site Council Meeting - 3:30 pm in the library
Wednesday, September 10 - ELAC Meeting #1 - 3:30 pm in the Library
Tuesday, September 16 - Photo retakes and make-up day - in the morning only
Wednesday, September 17 - Band Fundraiser - Cantina Azteca - flyer below
Thursday, September 18 - September 26 - College week - More info to come
September 22-26 - Spirit week - See dress up days below
Friday, September 26 - Homecoming Rally and Football Game
Saturday, September 27 - Homecoming Dance
Oregon State University Visit
Stop by Monday, September 8 in the College and Career Center.
ELAC Meeting #1
When: Wednesday, September 10
Time: 3:30 pm afterschool
Location: Library at El Camino High School
Site Council
If you are interested in being on Site Council this year, please feel free to contact Mrs. Welborn at evelyn.welborn@sanjuan.edu or Mrs. Pelletier at donna.pelletier@sanjuan.edu
The first site council meeting will be held on September 9, 2025 3:30 pm in the library.
75th Anniversary Showcase
Show your support for El Camino by attending our 75th Anniversary Showcase!
Join us for El Camino High School's 75th Anniversary Showcase on September 27th - a festive evening of food, fun, and community at Country Club Lanes! Whether you're looking to reconnect with classmates, meet other EC families, or promote your business, this is a great opportunity to celebrate El Camino pride and support our school. Buy a dinner ticket, become an exhibitor, or sponsor the event - don't miss this milestone celebration! More details to purchase your dinner ticket: bit.ly/ECHS75th
El Camino Pep Band Fundraiser
Dinner Night Fundraiser for El Camino High School - Band Program
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
9:00 am to 10:00 pm
Cantina Azteca, 6400 Fair Oaks Boulevard, Carmichael
Must bring a copy of the flyer and they will then donate 20%
AP Student 2025-2026 Timeline
TO DO LIST
FALL STUDENTS
SPRING STUDENTS
Create College Board Account https://myap.collegeboard.org/login
All AP students are required to have a College Board account. If you already have an account, you must use your previous account (use their login assistance if necessary).
Now
Starting January 6th
Enroll in AP Class Online
AP teachers will give students a Join Code for each of their AP classes. Using your College Board username and password, all AP students are required to enroll in each of their class sections. AP resources will be available through College Board.
Now
Starting January 6th
Register for AP Exam
All AP students will be expected to register for AP Exams by default. If you DO NOT plan to take the AP Exam, you must email your AP teacher and Mr. Beedy.
By November 7th
By March 6th
Create Total Registration Account www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/052710
All students taking an AP Exam are required to have a Total Registration account. If you already have a login, you must use your previous account (use their login assistance if necessary).
September 8th
Starting January 6th
Pay for AP Exam Online $105 ($150 for AP Seminar/Research)
Using the same Total Registration username, pay online with a credit card or mail a check. You may apply for a fee waiver while registering.
Pay by November 7th
Pay by March 6th
***Accurate registration AND payment are the sole responsibility of the student/family***
Late Registration Policy: There are no late registrations permitted once the November 7th and March 6th deadlines expire.
Cancellation/No-Show Policy: It is the sole responsibility of the student and parent to drop AP tests by emailing the AP Coordinator. All cancellation requests received on or after November 14th for Block 1 and March 7th for Block 2, are subject to a $45 cancellation fee per AP exam. All no-shows to scheduled exams are subject to a $45 no-show fee per AP exam. All refunds are processed through Total Registration.
November 14th
March 7th
Steps to Signing Up for AP Testing
1. Create an account with totalregistration.net. If you previously used TR, your information already exists in their system. Be sure to use the same email address. Use their login assistance, if necessary.
2. Pay for exams with a credit card or check; credit card is the quickest way to remit payment!
3. Free/Reduced Lunch students may ask for a reduced fee. Those students will be waitlisted until the AP Coordinator can confirm or deny the request. Confirmed students will then be allowed to complete the transaction with a $5 fee per exam. Denied students will be notified. Denied students may request a Fee Waiver Statement of Income Eligibility available from Ms. Lewis at the front desk of the Counseling Office. This form must be completed by parents and returned to the Counseling Office so the AP Coordinator can approve the previously denied request. The student will then be allowed to complete the transaction in Total Registration with a $5 fee per exam. Fee waivers do not apply to cancellation or no-show fees (students will still be charged $45 per cancellation/no-show).
4. Register with the College Board at myap.collegeboard.org and access your account. If you took the PSAT, SAT, or an AP course, you must use your previous user account. Use their login assistance, if necessary.
5. Confirm your AP classes and use join codes to access and register for each AP class via College Board. REMEMBER: Students are not required to take AP exams; they are voluntary and not required to pass AP courses.
6. Email Mr. Beedy, the AP Coordinator, at john.beedy@sanjuan.edu, after you have registered and paid for your AP exams in Total Registration.
7. The College Board system defaults all students as YES to taking the corresponding AP exam once you enroll into the AP classroom. It must be changed to NO for students not wanting to test. Submit drop requests by email to the AP Coordinator, Mr. Beedy, at john.beedy@sanjuan.edu.
8. Even if you don’t plan on taking an AP Exam, registering in MyAP allows you to access materials your teacher will be using in class to teach the content and curriculum.
9. If you change your mind about your testing status, you must notify your AP teachers and email the AP Coordinator.
10. Refunds occur through Total Registration, not at EC.
Homecoming Dance Guest Passes
Guest passes are available now in the Vice Principal's hallway. Please check your student email for detailed information on completing Guest Passes from Mrs. Smith. The deadline to get a guest pass approved for homecoming is September 25th at 3 pm.
College Week
College week 2025 is from September 18th-26th! Please visit this link for more information: https://sites.google.com/sanjuan.edu/sjusdcollegeweek2021/home
Homecoming Spirit Week
September 22-26 is Homecoming Spirit Week
Monday - Pajama Day
Tuesday - Dress to Impress
Wednesday - Neon Day
Thursday - Game Characters (Board or Video)
Friday - 80's vs 2000's
Senior Portrait Information
In preparation for Senior Portraits for the Class of 2026, our temporary studio location in Sacramento is accepting bookings!
Below is the link to book Senior Portraits with Bill Smith Photography. After the temporary location closes, our Roseville Studio will continue to accept appointments.
ECHS Senior Booking Link: https://billsmithphoto.com/elcamino/
For any ordering questions, please text or call (916) 749-1026 (press 1 if calling)
Thank you - Bill Smith Photography
PTSA INFORMATON
Our first meeting of the year for PTSA will be held in person in the Library.
When: Monday, September 8, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm
Where: El Camino Fundamental High School Library, 4300 El Camino Avenue, Sacramento
If you would like to attend via zoom here is the link: https://sanjuan.zoom.us/j/86523139197?pwd=awlRwfcfX0G8JSW05M7afMWiQoOg6V.1
Check out our PTSA newsletter here: https://secure.smore.com/n/bksht3
Artist of the Week Spotlight
Shout out to Mixed Media's Analiz Arroyo Vargas (Class of "27). She has done a wonderful first project in glass that she cut and dyed with alcohol ink. I'm very proud of her effort and precision! She likes sunsets because they're beautiful and peaceful, just like her image! Congratulations, Analiz!
2026 Senate Youth Program
See the attached information regarding the 2026 Senate Youth Program and click on the link to the CDE USSYP web page for more information. https://www.cde.ca.gov/eo/in/us/