Mrs. Frazier's Weekly Wildcat Words

This week, I would like to highlight our students! Sending a huge thank you to our ASB students who led our student section at our first home football game this past Friday evening. We had a western theme going on and students showed up in their favorite western wear!

If your student wasn't here on Friday, I encourage you to have them come out and be a part of the student section at our next home football game this Friday, Sept. 6th when we play RBV. Hope to see you there!!

All OUSD schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, September 2, 2024 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. School will resume on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

As we celebrate Labor Day, it's a wonderful opportunity to recognize and thank all those who contribute their hard work and dedication. Labor Day honors the achievements and contributions of workers across all industries, reflecting the importance of their efforts in shaping our communities and economy. Thank you for your ongoing support and for the valuable role you play in our shared success. Wishing you all a restful and enjoyable Labor Day!

The first bell will ring at 5:23 pm so you know to start heading to your student’s first class. 1st period will begin at 5:30 pm, but please come at 5:00 pm for the opportunity to see the different El Camino clubs and organizations that are available to provide support and enrich your student’s high school experience.

All of our students received a brand new touch-screen Chromebook device at the start of the school year and we want to ensure that students are caring for them properly. Each device was brand new (out of the box) when students received them and there is a YELLOW device protector. If your student has removed the yellow device protector, please note that this will void the insurance if you purchased it! We are asking that you please have your student put the yellow device protector back on the device.

Repair and replacement costs can be expensive! You can view the fees for repairs and replacement here. OUSD also provides an optional device protection plan for $20. For additional information about the device protection plan as well as what it covers and doesn't cover, please see the flyers.

• Chrome Device Protection Plan Payment Instructions (English)
• Chrome Device Protection Plan Payment Instructions (Spanish)

We have two new reasons to cheer for OUSD. Get ready to meet the newest athletes of the district's latest team, set to bring their energy and excitement to the field!

It's this week's Oside USD in One Minute. Watch it in Spanish

As we continue to build our culture of Respect for the learning environment at El Camino High School, the purpose of our school wide Cell Phone Policy is to ensure all students will not be distracted by cell phone use. To ensure that our scholars can focus on their academics, we will support them by having students place their cell phones in the cell phone pocket holder as they enter the classroom for each teacher. For more information, check out our ECHS Cell Phone Policy as well as our district policy of Off and away during the day - OUSD.

• Senior Yearbook Photos: Seniors must schedule an appointment with PSS Imaging to have your senior portrait taken. This is the portrait that will appear in the 2025 yearbook. Deadline for getting your senior photo taken is November 1st. To schedule an appointment, please follow this link to the Senior Photo Session Flyer or check out the Senior page of the El Camino website.
• Senior Year Jumpstart: Senior Jumpstart Conference (Class of 2025) is this coming Saturday September 7, 2024 at Oceanside High School from 8:30am - 12pm. This conference is open to all OUSD 12th grade students and their parents/guardians. Lite refreshments provided! Open this flyer for more information.

As a reminder, OUSD provides Tutor.com for FREE to all students! Every OUSD student can access Tutor.com at no-cost with 1-to-1 online tutoring in English and Spanish. Students also have access to use drop-off writing review, self-paced test prep from The Princeton Review®, as well as other learning resources. Students can access Tutor.com 24hrs a day every day of the year, except Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Top 10 Facts for Parents - ENGLISH Flyer; Top 10 Facts for Parents - SPANISH Flyer; How it Works - ENGLISH Flyer; How it Works - SPANISH Flyer

If you are looking for information regarding our El Camino policies and procedures, please be sure to take some time to check out our updated 2024-25 ECHS Student/Parent/Guardian Handbook.

• Wildcat Foundation Webstore: Looking for some EC gear? Wildcat Wear is available for purchase through the Wildcat Foundation webstore. Visit the webstore for all your EC apparel needs by clicking on this link or by visiting our Wildcat Foundation page on our El Camino website.
  

• Tardy Policy: As a Responsible student, being on time to each class allows time to organize materials to focus on the lesson and/or activities for that class. Alternatively, students who are late to class, disrupt instruction, distract their classmates and may have a lower grade point average (GPA) due to missed instruction. Link to ECHS Tardy Policy

• Community Resource Guide: OUSD is pleased to partner with several community organizations to provide our families with resources for food, clothing, shelter, health and mental wellness, and many other services. For more information, check out the links below to the Community Resource Guide or contact our School Community Advisor.
  

Community Resource Guide English

Community Resource Guide Spanish

• Care Solace: We believe that mental health and personal well-being is a vital part to your student’s success at school. With this in mind, we have partnered with Care Solace to provide an extra layer of support to our entire community. OUSD students and their families can use Care Solace to quickly find verified mental health, behavioral health, and substance use treatment options matched to their needs, regardless of circumstances. Care Solace’s team is available 24/7/365 and can support you in any language. To use Care Solace to help you find a provider:
• Call 888-515-0595 available 24/7/365
• Visit www.caresolace.com/ousd and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.

El Camino High School is a proud recipient of the 2024 CA Distinguished Schools award! The CA Distinguished Schools Program honors some of California's most exemplary and inspiring public schools. EC is one of 293 California middle and high schools receiving this recognition this year. Schools selected for the Distinguished School Award demonstrate significant gains in narrowing the achievement gap.

ECHS Mission

The mission of El Camino High School is to foster an inclusive, challenging environment that creates a clear educational path for all students. Our focus is to create well-rounded, contributing citizens who can value others, think critically, act responsibly, create and collaborate with others, and effectively share their ideas while respecting the ideas of others.

ECHS Vision

Students and staff work together to develop a community where diversity, acceptance, and tradition are respected and our students will graduate as lifelong learners prepared for continuing education or career and for active citizenship in a global and technological-based society.

ECHS Core Values

PERRC Up, Wildcats!

Perseverance

Empathy

Respect

Responsibility

Collaboration

Website: https://www.oside.us/Page/9
Location: 400 Rancho Del Oro Drive, Oceanside, CA, USA
Phone: (760) 901-8000