High AP test scores; good community, great extracurriculars, great kids!
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
Great learning atmosphere for the young adults. Lots of clubs, sports and activities to keep them busy. Awsome stepping stone to college and life.
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Posted by a parent on 05/05/09
On the contrary the school officials are wonderful, the school consistantly ranks in the highest area of test scores in the state. Great school!
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Posted by a parent on 01/14/09
My son is new to El Camino and I have found school officials to be somewhat rude and unhelpful. On the four different occasions I've interacted with EC administration I found them to extremely disinterested in helping. On a brighter note, my son does seem to like his teachers.
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Posted by a parent on 01/02/09
this school is great. despite some rumors that may go around, quite a few of the students here are very friendly. i am a freshman this year and i came in only knowin 2-3 people. after only a week, i had met so many new friends. most of the teachers are great. this school uses an online grade site so
... Read more students and their paretns ca check their grades anytime. though, sometimes teachers make mistakes. i came to el camino from a private K-8 school and i like it here so much better. El camino definitely gives the students the freedom to express yourself. i definitely recommend this school to anyone who wants a good education and a great, fun high school experience. =] Read less
Posted by a student on 09/25/08
I see a big change with the lack of Leadership after Mr. Boone left. Students don't even know who the new principle is. Dress codes are not enforced like they used to be & if you aren't in Basketball or Football, then your sport does not matter. Academics & teachers are strong the last 2 years - which
... Read more is too late to help students get ready for college. Why? I just don't know. Parent of 2 ECHS students Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/31/08
I think El Camino is a great school. The teachers all care about the students, and the students want to be there. Because of strict policies, there is little bullying and violence. The students also all want to be there and most take school seriously. The Avid program is also excellent. people complain
... Read more because you must have decent grades to do extracurricular activities, but it's not that hard to get decent grades. You just have to pay attention and do your work and try hard. It''s not like you have to have perfect grades. The requirement to stay in sports is a little above a 2.0 which is pretty easy to get. the students are also pretty friendly the not school isn't really made up of cliques. Overall it's a great school. Read less
Posted by a student on 08/26/08
If your child is serious about college prep, El Camino looks good on paper but it falls short. Lots of AP and Honors classes, some of those teachers are very good but... there's just something in the air here that breeds a certain mediocrity. Can't really blame the school for that, it's a culture thing.
... Read more If your kid seems destined for Harvard or Stanford, then El Camino is not the place to be; if your kid is more in line with Chico State or UC Santa Cruz, then El Camino is a good match. First two years notorious for being unchallenging to academically oriented kids. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/19/08
The teachers are really helpful and the counselers do all that they can to prepare us for college
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Posted by a student on 03/04/08
This has been a wonderful school for our son. He has good friends, peers and teachers and memories, plus a top notch education to go through life with. Mel and Julia Miller
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School Profile for El Camino Fundamental High School
Test scores
Enrollment
Programs
Resources
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Student enrollment:
1,695
Students per teacher:
30
Full-time teachers:
56
Number of classrooms:
70
English
American Literature, Journalism, Literature
Arts
Art, Photography
Music
Band, Choral, Music Theory
Computer Science
Computer Science
Fine Arts
Dance, Drama
Vocational Education
Drafting, Drivers Ed, Health, Phys Ed
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Economics, Law, Psychology
Science
Human Anatomy/Physiology
Special Education
Occupational Therapists
Math
Statistics
Advanced Placement
Math, Science, Social Studies, English, Foreign Language
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
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
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
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.
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Sacramento schools — El Camino Fundamental High School is located at 4300 El Camino Ave, Sacramento CA 95821. 4300 El Camino Ave is in the 95821 ZIP code in Sacramento, CA The school district for El Camino Fundamental High School is the San Juan Unified School District. El Camino Fundamental High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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