Eagle Family Update

Monday, October 5 - No school

Wednesday, October 7 - AP Fair at lunch in the Quad

Thursday, October 8 - Term Finals - Regular Schedule

Thursday, October 8 - Band Fall Concert 7 pm

Thursday, October 9 - Term Finals - Regular Schedule - End of Term 1 Grading Period

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

Mrs. Wilson our vice principal has selected Abi Dodd for her student spotlight. Mrs. Wilson stated that it has been a pleasure to watch Abi mature this school year. Abi's grades and attendance have improved greatly, and Abi comes to school ready to learn. I am proud of you, Abi, for the hard work you are putting in at school. Keep up the good work.

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

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

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!

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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

The class of 1981 celebrating their 45th reunion! Once an Eagle always an Eagle

El Camino Website

Front Office Staff Contact Information

Calendar of Events

2026-27 Family Handbook