El Camino has plenty to offer, ASB always have different events going on. The AP program is also outstanding and the teachers are great!
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Posted by a student on 05/22/09
I am currently an incoming junior at this school and I absolutely love it. El Camino is an incredibly diverse school with so many oppurtunities available to EVERYONE, not just those who happen to have high test scores. The teachers are fun and create an amazing and sfe learning environment for everyone.
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Posted by a student on 07/20/08
I 'm so happy for our Granddaughter attending E.C. She love's school and her teacher's. Her brother graduated from E.C. and is now at Berkeley doing great .I expect our granddaughter to follow in her Brother's foot step .We owe it to the caring and support from the teacher's . Keep up the good work
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Posted by a parent on 04/29/08
I am currently attending this school, and it does its best to get its students active in school activities. It also has many intresting choices for electives, and credit recovery as well. They challenge you and help you to learn responsibility and excel in your studies.
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Posted by a student on 09/26/07
I just graduated. on june 13th, 2007 and Im very excited that I get to say that I graduated from this school. The teachers their are very helpful in every way possible. I wouldnt have gone anywhere else.
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Posted by a student on 07/18/07
My daughter is a sophomore this year and is excelling. She has high hopes for herself and her teachers and counselor are supportive and nudge her to push herself beyond her comfort level.
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Posted by a parent on 03/28/07
I have 2 students at El Camino High School and couldn't be more pleased. They are both challenged academically and involved in school activities. They are having the time of their lives!
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Posted by a parent on 11/08/06
I graduated El Camino in 2002 and I really appreciated the help I received from teachers and the principal. I enjoyed all of the AP classed that were available to take. I did however dislike the lunch setup and security measures taken when it rained. IE: students were not allowed to sit in cars when
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Posted by a former student on 10/05/06
A decent school, now a 'Distinguished' school.It is one of those schools that has to contend with students from many social and economic levels, and those with language difficulties. Administration, faculty, and staff do their best to ensure that students receive a good education. Of course, it is up
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Posted by a parent on 05/19/06
The faculty and staff for the most part are very knowledgeble about the students. They seem to really caring. I have left my student in ECHS for that very reason. The curriculum seems to be farely challenging while offering students various oppurtunities on career ideals. The sports program is pretty
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
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Oceanside schools — El Camino High School is located at 400 Rancho Del Oro Dr, Oceanside CA 92057. 400 Rancho Del Oro Dr is in the Oceana neighborhood and 92057 ZIP code in Oceanside, CA The school district for El Camino High School is the Oceanside Unified School District. El Camino High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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