Great campus, great choices for the students and helpful, caring staff.
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Posted by a parent on 09/17/09
This is the best school ever. Great teachers, everyone is so helpfull and friendly. My daughters have made such great friends. I feel my child is safe at this school. I love the principle and also this school is there for our children and thats why we send our children to a school were they will learn
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Posted by a parent on 02/12/08
El Dorado HS is a mediocre school. The entire spirit of the place is just flat and unexceptional. My child has been exposed to classrooms that lack discipline, and there has been a revolving door of teachers in two of her classes. It's not a terrible place, and there are individual teachers that
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Posted by a parent on 04/06/06
We have had three kids attend El Dorado High School with the youngest being a Junior.I have found that the Principal is the best we have ever seen. And is a leader by example. And the staff seems to follow his lead. Great School
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Posted by a parent on 01/11/06
Academics and sports programs are great. Incredible place to raise children. Smog and crime are minimal. Parents seem to be very involved. Lots of public programs as well (ie. swimming lessons, public pools many others.)
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Posted by a parent on 08/03/05
I've had 2 children graduate from EDHS, and the third is a Junior this year. I have to say I'm a little bit sorry that I won't have the interaction with the wonderful, caring staff at EDHS after that. I've always told my children that the educational possibilities are endless, no matter where you go
... Read more to school. All the knowledge you could ever desire is right there inside the walls of that school. The staff at EDHS make learning interesting - My daughter's in the Health Academies program, and I think it's one of the best thing offered at the school. Maybe we've just been lucky, but the extremely exceptional instructors have way outnumbered the bad instructors. The students are motivated daily at EDHS. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/30/05
EDHS is an outstanding education environment challenging students to reach their highest achievement. In comparison with other schools in the district, EDHS students show the most growth when compared in their skills from the ninth grade to the end of the eleventh grade. A warm, inclusive environment
... Read more builds respect for others and promotes effective problem-solving. EDHS is surrounding by caring, experienced staff dedicated to all the students. Enriching opportunities are available to all in the athletic, arts, music, drama, technical, and club programs. EDHS has a history a success in the Advanced Placement program with graduates gaining academic scholar recognition under the guidance of highly qualified instructors. A special community school in the foothill town of Placerville is long on positive traditions while training leaders for the 21st century. Read less
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Advanced Placement
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Placerville schools — El Dorado High School is located at 561 Canal St, Placerville CA 95667. 561 Canal St is in the 95667 ZIP code in Placerville, CA The school district for El Dorado High School is the El Dorado Union High School District. El Dorado High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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