Principal's Message
Dear Eagle Families,
As we begin this new school year, I want to share our progress from last year and our focus areas for 2026-2027.
Last year, one of our goals was to provide more support and specific strategies to meet the needs of our English Language Learner students. To reach this goal, we redesigned our ELL team to include 3 teachers, a Site Coach, a dedicated counselor, and an ELPAC testing coordinator. With these changes, the percentage of Long-Term English Learner students who made progress toward English language proficiency increased from 19.2% to 39.3%, and the number of English Language Learners who increased one indicator level increased from 43 to 64. Also, 21 students earned reclassification as Fluent English Proficient.
Another goal was to increase the number of students taking rigorous college-level AP courses and exams. Faculty and counseling staff had encouraging, informative conversations with students, with the result being that the number of students taking AP exams increased from 188 to 299, and the number of total exams increased from 338 to 581.
Our primary areas of academic focus for this year will be: literacy, to ensure that all students can read, write, and think critically; math performance, to help students develop mathematical confidence and competence; and use of ELPAC Interim Assessments, to help our English Language Learner students reclassify as English proficient.
We will also continue to utilize the California Common Core State Standards to align instruction, create common assessments, and analyze data to improve student learning outcomes. This work aligns with the San Juan Unified School District's Strategic Plan, specifically Strategic Direction I, Outcome Goal #1, which states that "evidence-based instruction aligned to state standards and frameworks is provided, ensuring equitable access for all students, including student groups identified by data as high priority."
El Camino will continue as a Title 1 school. Title 1 is a federal program that aims to close achievement gaps and ensure all students, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, have the resources and support they need to succeed academically. Parental involvement is a crucial component of Title 1, with parents encouraged to participate in their children's education and school activities.
We appreciate your partnership with us in your student's education, and we encourage you to check academic progress regularly via the Q Parent Portal, support positive attendance, encourage appropriate behavior at school, and actively participate in parent/family organizations such as Boosters, PTSA, Site Council, and ELAC.
I look forward to continuing our work to help students reach their goals. 2026 - 2027 is going to be a fantastic year!
Take care and Go Eagles!
Evelyn Welborn
Principal
El Camino Fundamental High School
